A fast-paced, madcap adventure--with a fresh new cover treatment--from the always surprising raconteur, Avi! It's the spring of 1945 in Brooklyn, and while WWII rages in Europe, sixth grader Frankie Wattleson--inspired by the heroics of The Lone Ranger and other radio show idols--sets out to right the wrongs of the world. Frankie is so caught up in his superhero stories that he becomes convinced the tenant renting his brother's room is a mad scientist. Can Frankie and his trusty sidekick, Mario, save the world from an evil genius? Or will Frankie's mother pull the plug on their schemes before they can save the day? Told exclusively through dialogue and radio excerpts, this fast-paced story shows off Avi's versatility and incomparable storytelling skills.
In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.
In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.
Faultier Charlie wohnt in einem kleinen, aber sehr gemütlichen Haus in einem wunderschönen malerischen Wald, weit weg von allem und jedem. Aber einsam ist er keineswegs. Sein allerbester Freund Fuchs Henry wohnt in einem ebenso kleinen, feinen Haus genau nebenan. Charlies Haus hat eine Veranda aus Holz mit einer Tür und einem Fenster. Außerdem hat es einen Korridor mit unzähligen Ecken, in denen sich im Laufe der Zeit alles mögliche ansammelt. Es gibt ein gemütliches Wohnzimmer mit Sofa und Sessel. Und es gibt natürlich eine Küche, um die köstlichsten Leckereien zu zaubern - denn Charlie liebt fast nichts so sehr wie Essen. In der oberen Etage hat Charlie noch ein Badezimmer, in dem es meist sehr chaotisch aussieht. Gleich daneben ist sein Schlafzimmer. Und über eine kleine ausklappbare Treppe gelangt man zu einem Dachboden voller alter Schätze. In der folgenden Geschichte stolpert Charlie über eine Erinnerung aus seiner Kindheit. Das ist nicht verwunderlich, denn Charlie sortiert selten alte Dinge aus. Es könnte doch immerhin sein, dass er irgendetwas davon noch einmal gebrauchen könnte. Schon als kleines Faultier war Charlie der Sammelleidenschaft verfallen. Genau wie seiner Leidenschaft zum Essen und Naschen. Jaja... Charlie und das Naschen. Es hat ihn schon in so manche Schwierigkeiten verwickelt und das ist bis heute noch genauso. Des Öfteren bringt ihn sein unbändiger Appetit von einem Schlamassel zum nächsten. Seine Freunde würden ihn als Tollpatsch bezeichnen. Doch das macht Charlie eben so liebeswert, besonders für seinen besten Freund Fuchs Henry. Das ist die Geschichte von Faultier Charlie, wie er über eine alte Erinnerung stolperte.
Wieland ist ein äußerst begabter Schmied, den König Nidung an sich binden will. Er lässt ihm also die Beine lähmen. Doch der aufbrausende Wieland lässt sich davon nicht aufhalten. Er plant seine Flucht...
Sonja und die Kinder Elias und Luisa gehen im Museum auf eine abenteuerliche Reise um die Welt und durch die Zeit. Auf einem nachgebauten Segelboot fühlen sie sich wie Kolumbus auf großer Fahrt, in einer Höhle entdecken sie Zeichnungen von Steinzeitmenschen und klettern anschließend in die Tauchkapsel, mit der Piccard und Walsh zum Marianengraben getaucht sind. Beim Entdeckerwettlauf zum Südpol fiebern sie mit Scott und Amundsen mit, öffnen mutig wie Howard Carter den Sarg von Tutanchamun und hinterlassen wie Neil Armstrong ihren Fußabdruck im 'Mondgestein'.
Authentische Geräusche, viel Musik und das Eröffnungslied machen das Ganze zum spannenden HörErlebnis nach dem Motto 'Ich bin ganz Ohr!'
Das gleichnamige Buch von Peter Friedl und Susanne Gernhäuser ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.
'WILD' IS THE UK TITLE TO THE US edition 'ILLUSIONS'. The third instalment of Aprilynne Pike's extraordinary faerie tale of magic and mystery, romance and danger, described by Stephenie Meyer as "a remarkable debut".
'WILD' IS THE UK TITLE TO THE US edition 'ILLUSIONS'.
On the first day of Laurel's senior year there are two new arrivals. Tamani - the electrifying faerie with whom she shares an undeniable connection - appears, posing as a foreign exchange student. And even more disturbing is another foreign exchange student named Yuki whom Laurel quickly realises is a faerie, though the new girl doesn't seem to have any idea who or what she really is.
Laurel is determined to figure out how Yuki fits into the picture, and what connection she may have to the ever-increasing threats to her family and Avalon. Meanwhile, Laurel struggles to maintain a balance between her human boyfriend David and Tamani, with whom she shares a passionate past. But balancing two worlds is becoming more and more complicated. When the threat to Avalon grows ever stronger, Laurel's illusion of control of the situation shatters and she must confront a danger even greater than the trolls.
In the heart of the California gold country, three-year-old Sarah McKensie is orphaned by a stagecoach robber and adopted and nursed by a she-wolf in this playful homage to the American tall tale.
As she matures, Sarah learns to assist her pack by contributing human tools to the hunt and, eventually, interacting with human travelers. With her best friend and pack-sister Beka at her side, Sarah becomes a local legend: the Wild Angel of the Sierras, rescuer of imperiled travelers. Her altruism is motivated by curiosity and bafflement by the settlers' inability to perceive the world around them, as well as a passion for biscuits. A kaleidoscopic cast colors her adventures, including a brief cameo by Samuel Clemens and, of course, two hiss-worthy villains: one human, one lupine.
“Amazingly, Dunne provides lightening-fast transitions from person to person and scene to scene, providing continuity between characters and painting the colorful action. Dunne and this story are perfect together.”—AudioFile
Delight in this vocal performance by Terry Nutkins, chronicling the ficticious escapades of King Wantalot as he discovers the beauty of nature, befriends animals, and achieves a newfound respect for mother earth.
The late Terry Nutkins was an English naturalist, television presenter and author, best known for his appearances in various UK children's programmes including Animal Magic, The Really Wild Show, Brilliant Creatures and Growing Up Wild.
In this rousing coming-of-age story set on the American frontier, one ornery twelve-year-old has a lot to learn if he's to survive his new life as a mountain man. Having run away after hitting Pa in a bout of rage, Jesse decides to fend for himself. Too much uncontrollable anger and inexplicable emotion since Ma went away have taken their toll. All he wants now is to be left alone. At first, every day on the mountain is a struggle. Beset by hunger and cold, fear and loneliness, Jesse stubbornly and defiantly refuses to concede defeat. Gradually, he learns to hunt, to skin and cure animal pelts, to build a cabin ... all skills necessary to life in the wilderness. He takes on a mad mountaineer and even helps kill a bear. In so doing, Jesse slowly gains confidence and insight beyond his years. "I was watching me turn myself into a mountain man." An action-packed adventure proves a provocative voyage of self-discovery as one young boy observes the best and worst in nature, people, and himself.
Snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman, Wild Boy, covered in hair from head to toe, becomes a sideshow freak. Isolated from other children and wickedly abused by the cruel master who bought him, Wild Boy becomes an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes–like deductive skills. Although he is tormented and insulted, kicked and spat at, his quick mind takes in everything he sees. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself? And will the talented and spunky young acrobat Clarissa be with him — or against him? Listeners will be swept along by the cinematic pace, immersed in the vivid historical setting, and gripped by suspense as they wait to find out if a better fate could possibly await someone so very different.
Wild Boy and Clarissa have cracked a number of cases under the guidance of their mentor, Marcus-member of a secret league of crime-solving Gentlemen. But in the eyes of a hostile public, the friends remain outlaws.
As winter freezes London, a new terror grips the streets: a poisoner leaves victims deranged with fear before exacting grim death. And Marcus is among the first to fall. Can the former sideshow freak and the feisty acrobat work on their own to expose a criminal mastermind, and find a cure, before all is lost?
In their second riveting mystery-adventure, Wild Boy and Clarissa race from rotten slums to royal palaces to save their city-and clear their names.
