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Berlie Doherty

    6. listopad 1943

    Berlie Dohertyová je anglická autorka, jejíž díla zahrnují poezii, divadelní hry i scénáře. Její tvorba, často zaměřená na mladší čtenáře, vyniká hloubkou a empatií. Dohertyová mistrně zkoumá složité emoce a vztahy prostřednictvím poutavých příběhů. Její schopnost propojovat imaginativní svět s reálnými lidskými zkušenostmi z ní činí nezapomenutelnou vypravěčku.

    Willa and Old Miss Annie
    Far From Home
    Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales
    Bella's Den
    The Famous Adventures of Jack
    Fairy Tales
    • Fairy Tales

      • 223 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      4,2(10)Ohodnotit

      A collection of 12 classic tales that have enthralled children all over the world for hundreds of years. Some of the best-loved fairy stories are presented here - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.

      Fairy Tales
    • The Famous Adventures of Jack

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      4,2(5)Ohodnotit

      If you thought there was nothing more to the legend of Jack than a beanstalk, a grumpy giant and a golden goose, then think again! Here's a different slant on a familiar fairytale drawing on local Cornish legends.

      The Famous Adventures of Jack
    • Bella's Den

      • 64 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      4,0(1)Ohodnotit

      A beautifully told tale of the countryside, trust, loss, and friendship from award-winning author Berlie Doherty. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+.

      Bella's Den
    • Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales

      • 55 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      4,0(3)Ohodnotit

      Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter moor is the backdrop to the first story of a haunting friendship, and, in the second, when the past comes back to haunt Charlie, it becomes impossible to tell what is real and what isn't.

      Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales
    • Far From Home

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      4,2(37)Ohodnotit

      The sisters of STREET CHILD tell their story... A companion novel to bestselling story of orphan Jim Jarvis set in Victorian England.

      Far From Home
    • When she moves with her parents to a new home far away, Willa is convinced that she'll never have friends again until she meets Old Miss Annie who introduces her to a lonely goat, a forgotten pony, and an orphaned fox.

      Willa and Old Miss Annie
    • Wild Cat

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      3,7(3)Ohodnotit

      Catrin lives in Wales, and prefers drawing animals to spending time with friends. One night, she hears an eerie howl from the nearby mountain - a wild cat. Can she confront her shyness and go in search of this rare animal? This sensitive story by award-winning author Berlie Doherty shows that courage and friendship can come from unexpected places.

      Wild Cat
    • Blue John

      • 104 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      3,9(12)Ohodnotit

      Set against the backdrop of a glacier, the story explores themes of isolation and survival. It follows a group of adventurers who confront both the physical challenges of the harsh environment and their inner demons. As they navigate treacherous ice and unpredictable weather, deep-seated conflicts emerge, testing their bonds and resolve. The narrative delves into the psychological impact of extreme conditions, revealing how the beauty and danger of nature can shape human relationships and personal growth.

      Blue John
    • The Snow Queen

      • 48 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      3,9(19)Ohodnotit

      Once upon a time, a boy and a girl living in Amsterdam were friends and loved each other very much. But a splinter from a magic mirror pierced the boy's heart and turned it to ice. He turned from his friend was was carried by the Snow Queen into her palace

      The Snow Queen
    • Grace put out her hand, almost touching the mirror.'There's another world in there.''We could float in and out of it.'Deep in a Derbyshire valley live two girls, twins, so alike they seem like one person, even their family can't tell them apart. New characters enter their lives and desires, love and grief come to the surface.

      Deep Secret