Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: historiske fortællinger

What if you were growing up in a war, with a best friend who has fled from the enemy for safety? To whom do you talk? And whom can you trust? And then in a zoo you discover a secret that you must never tell anyone. Imagine yourself in that same Dutch city, famous for its mouse and windmills, with your everyday life of bicycles, schools, visits, friends and parents. And then disaster strikes. The boots arrive. Who is on whose side? Who is brave and who not? And even if you make a little sense of it all, you are no longer a child, and growing up fast, and the very biggest question of all is coming your way... why?

In 1892, in the bustling town of Fall River, Massachusetts, 16-year-old Victoria feels trapped by her high-society, pre-debutante life. Not only is she forced to have a chaperone for anything outside of the house, but she is also stuck playing nursemaid to her mother suffering from an unexplained paralysis. Victoria's only escapes are visits with her neighbor Miss Lizzie Borden, reading Sherlock Holmes serials and-when the urge overtakes her-stealing.When her next-door neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Borden are murdered and Lizzie is accused of committing the acts, Victoria begins crossing paths with apprentice detective Declan Dempsey as they both search for the truth. Victoria doesn't want to believe that Lizzie committed those murders. Because if her friend has a dark side, what does that mean for Victoria with her own sordid secret?When Victoria discovers Lizzie also shares her penchant for stealing, Victoria swears off her secret habit for good. In her quest to not become Lizzie Borden, Victoria loses old friends, makes questionable new ones, and finds her fiercest enemy resides within her own skin.

"Waste not, want not! A patterned flour sack becomes a clever creation in this story set in the late 1930's featuring a crafty girl with a gift for repurposing her favorite daisy print. When the family flour sack is emptied, Nancy Bess remakes it into a dress. But little girls grow as little girls do, and soon that dress is too small. Bit by bit, Nancy Bess fashions the material into new creations, until finally, all that is left of the flour sack are a few tattered pieces. Peering into the family scrap basket, Nancy Bess comes up with a plan to use the material once more, sewing something special to last for generations. With carefully crafted and richly detailed illustrations, Nancy Bess Had a Dress will appeal to curious young historians and recycling enthusiasts, as well as like-minded teachers, librarians and caregivers--

Set in 1960s and present-day Winnipeg, this poignant coming-of-age story follows a decade in the life of a young girl growing up in a close-knit family in a time of sweeping social change.The 1960s was a decade of major world events, exciting changes, and unforgettable fashion and music. But for Laura, navigating the cliques at school, avoiding corporal punishment doled out by the nuns, and dealing with her mother’s illness feel more real than the news stories of political assassinations, royal visits, the legalization of birth control, and the threat of nuclear war that dominate the headlines of the day. Sixties Girl is a decade in the life of an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to Expo 67, from Beatlemania to miniskirts.Told in alternating timelines—with an adult Laura recalling her childhood experiences to her grandson Will—this vivid portrait of a Canadian childhood and adolescence is a deeply personal, heartfelt reflection on family and self-discovery, as well as an insightful commentary on an era that changed society forever.

This story centers around two teens and their families at the time Rome ruled the world--and the conflict of Jesus' ministry, His followers, and Roman law. An "old" story, the approach is unique in that the story unfolds in the lives of the boys and the many other characters, including what Jesus' homelife may have been like. The objective is to reach as many young people as possible to turn to Christ Jesus. Alvin Dunn is a retired U. S. Air Force veteran, having served as an Information Superintendent in Europe, the Far East and the United States. As such, he edited and wrote for base newspapers; prepared unit histories and oversaw much of the communities' internal information programs. A devoted Christian, he has taught the scriptures wherever he lived for more than 65 years and is deeply concerned over the lack of youth and young married's participation in their Churches. He is widowed after 61 years of marriage, and has three adult children and several "grands" and "greats" of whom he is very proud.

Time travel rule no.1 - No romance! After their Ancient Egyptian trip, 16-year-old Madison and Riley vowed never to time travel again. They'd set the world to rights-just-so that was that.Only back at school, not everything is right. A fellow student is missing. And he's not off sick or on holiday. No-one but Maddy and Riley even remembers his name.To get him back, they must travel to medieval England and repair his family timeline. They plan to find the family, fix the problem and leave-quick and clean. But, as medieval intrigue swirls about them-with murders, a castle siege and a mysterious knight in black bent on revenge-new loyalties draw them into a web of danger. Weapons and armies can change the course of history but Maddy knows matters of the heart can warp the timeline too. She avoids flirty knights and nobles. A relationship based on mutual antagonism seems safe enough--until the hostility ebbs away and a more dangerous emotion creeps in.They meant to tread lightly through time. Instead, they're leaving giant yeti-like footprints behind them, corrupting the time continuum and risking the future with those they love.A high-stakes fast-pace time travel adventure through medieval England.

Da Winston trådte ind i sin lejlighed blev han mødt af en stemme fra en skærm, der var sat fast på væggen overfor ham – teleskærmen blev den kaldt. Det var umuligt at slukke for skærmen, men Winston kunne skrue en anelse ned for lyden. Winston Smith lever i et mareridt. Tankepolitiet udspionerer alle, og børn opdrages til at forråde deres forældre. Selv det mindste tegn på uenighed med Partiet fører til tortur, fængsel eller død. Big Brother holder øje med alt!I dag er 1984 fortid, men da bogen udkom tilbage i 1949 foregik den 35 år ude i fremtiden. Selvom 1984 er ren fiktion, er historien inspireret af de begivenheder, som fandt sted i verden i den periode. Da George Orwell skrev bogen, havde han især nazismen i Tyskland – fra 1930’erne og frem til afslutningen af Anden Verdenskrig i 1945 – og livet i det daværende Sovjetunionen i baghovedet.1984 er en del af Letlæste klassikere som er en ny serie med nogle af verdenshistoriens mest velkendte fortællinger. Historien er genfortalt af Tony Evans og henvender sig især til læsere på 8-12 år. De eventyrlige og stemningsfulde illustrationer er medvirkende til at give historierne nyt liv. Bøgerne kan både bruges til frilæsning eller som en del af et undervisningsforløb i dansk på mellemtrinnet.Letlæste klassikere har genfortalt nogle af verdenshistoriens mest kendte klassikere for at gøre indholdet mere tilgængeligt. Hensigten er at formidle dele af en rig kulturskat, vække læseglæde og give lyst til at læse mere.

Twelve-year-old Samsuluna (Sam) needs to find his uncle. There's only one problem. His uncle, the one who gave him his bronze dagger, lives 800 miles away. With Sam's mother and brother dead, and his father... well, Sam wants to get as far away from his father as possible. The stolen jewels hidden within the folds of his tunic should be more than enough to book passages on a caravan. But the secrets Sam keeps and the lies he tells endanger not only his life but also those of his new friends... especially when he violates Hammurabi's Code. Will Sam ever reach his uncle? Will he ever discover the mystery behind the stolen jewels?

2023 Literary Titan Five Star Award Winner Palisades of the Heart, book four in the Dangerous Loyalties series inspired by Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Mary Shirley McGuire. "A curse on your first-born son if you return." Loud Hawk's warning haunts Mary Shirley as she and her family arrive at Cooks Fort in Western Virginia in August 1776. She desires a fresh start and courtship with William McGuire. William dreams of raising fast horses in Kentucky with Mary by his side. But palisades of fear protect her heart and while he's risking his life on a dangerous mission, another man offers Mary a safe, comfortable life. When a vengeful shaman's lie endangers her and all she loves, Mary's warrior spirit awakens. Fear no longer has her heart captive, but the one she loves holds it forever.

Faith Brown has always been the vocal one of the family. She hates the sounds of silence and loves the sounds of a song.After a stunning karaoke session, she is not only met up with the man that can change her life for the good but change her life for the better.Based on the story of the life and career of Ke$ha, Faith finds out what it's really like to be apart of the music industry first hand

Orphan Nikolas dreams of a life as a pirate just like his idol Klaus Störtebeker.

Operation: Happy is a moving middle-grade novel for fans of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Kate DiCamillo, featuring a dog's POV and inspired by the real-life experiences of a young Pearl Harbor survivor.

?I love the magic Lucier weaves through this dark yet hopeful tale. I devoured it in one sitting!? ?Kristin Cashore, author of the New York Times bestselling Graceling Realm books"A beautifully crafted novel containing everything I love in an epic fantasy: complex characters and relationships, excellent world building, and a compelling story full of twists and turns." ?Juliet Marillier, author of the Blackthorn & Grim and Warrior Bards seriesA rich and captivating YA standalone fantasy that's perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer, Rachel Hartman, and Naomi Novik, from the writer whose stories have been called ?brilliant? (Booklist), ?masterful? (Horn Book), and ?breathtaking? (School Library Journal). In the aftermath of a devastating plague, a young lord is determined to discover the truth behind a mysterious attempt to assassinate the young queen.A Sickness to kill them. A Princess to save them. And a Reaper who will stop at nothing to reveal the truth. Young Lord Cassia was destined for death, kidnapped and imprisoned by the enemy three years ago. Now he has escaped, the sole survivor of a deadly outbreak that has ravaged the kingdoms of Oliveras and Brisa alike. His survival has won him his freedom, at a cost: Cas is now haunted by the souls of those with unfinished business left in the realm.When Cas finally returns to his home in the mountains, he arrives just in time to celebrate the king and queen's newborn son. But when an assassin interrupts the festivities, Cas finds himself thrust into the dark underpinnings of court life. Nothing is as he remembers, and his only solace is Lena, a royal historian with a penchant for stealing his horse and keeping him anchored to the present...even as the past rises to the surface.For the more Cas learns about the new queen-a former princess of Brisa, an old enemy-the more he is certain she harbors secrets. Secrets that threaten the one person Cas holds most dear.Lucky for him, the past never forgets, and the secrets of the dead aren't always buried with them.

". . .spooky thrills, snappy dialogue, and rich historical detail. It makes for a swell read and one that fans ofLibba Bray's Diviners won't want to put down!" As the Great Depression grips St. Louis, Stanley, an orphaned newsie, lives in a poor part of town hit especially hard by the economic downturn. Hazel, a restless debutante-in-waiting, has begun to question her posh lifestyle in the midst of the suffering she sees around her.One night, Hazel sneaks out against her father's wishes, and her path collides with Stanley's when they discover the body of a murdered girl. Their very different realities inform how they react, but together, they will piece together the clues and bring those responsible to justice.Becoming involved with each other and digging into the secrets behind the murder earns them some powerful enemies, including a secret group organizing "The Winnowing," a plan to take over the city and rid society of those they deem undesirable.As Stanley and Hazel's forbidden feelings for one another grow, their investigation turns deadly. Now, it is up to Stanley and his gang of street kids to stop Hazel from becoming the next victim.

Som en overspringshandling for at undgå at lave matematik begynder 12-årige Jonathan og Anton at udspionere Jonathans fem år ældre fætter, Frank, der går i gymnasiet. Ham har de egentlig aldrig lagt særligt mærke til, kedelig og nørdet som han er – altid klædt i praktisk friluftstøj og besynderlige hatte. De kunne ikke have taget mere fejl! Snart ruller snebolden … 500 år tilbage i tiden.Den ubeslutsomme konge er første bog af tre, der tager afsæt i en genkendelig nutid og katapulterer sine tre hovedpersoner ud på tre tidsrejser til begivenheder, hvor Danmark har balanceret på kanten af kaos.(Hvem kongen i bog nr. 1 er, skal ikke afsløres her ... men et hint er, at han ikke er populær i Stockholm).

यह ISBN 978-1-922758-96-5 का हिंदी और मैथिली (तिरहुत/मिथिलाक्षर लिपि) प्रिंट संस्करण है।

In the distant future, the universe is a barren place. Mining factories known as districts have sprouted on every planet as a way to harvest a universal energy source called flux. Society is broken, and law and order are nonexistent. Only the word of the emperor, an elusive and distant entity, carries any force. The rest of the time, it is left to the clans that roam the slums and shantytowns to administer what counts as justice.You grew up in one of the most rundown districts of all; District-U. Built on some unknown and distant world, you thought you'd seen the last of it when you fled your clan and the wrath of Magron Thundergill. But now you've been dragged back into the dark alleyways and grim existence of the district to bring to an end a reign of terror that could threaten the entire universe. If you can claim revenge on Thundergill at the same time, then all the better.Journeying through the ceaseless rain and pulsing neon lights won't be easy. The streets are filled with traitors and clans who play by their own rules. You, the reader, must take control of the story in the fourth Pick Your Path adventure and end the tyranny in District-U.Whatever you choose, trust no one...

After sabotaging her only chance to evacuate before the Japanese army invades Batavia in 1942, eleven-year-old Emmy is confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp, where she must overcome a tragedy from her past to find her voice and truly be free.

Scout of the Oregon TrailTraveling the Interstate at 70 miles per hour, have you ever pondered, "How did our ancestors cross this vast continent at three miles per hour, with no paved roads, no bridges, and no stores, restaurants, or motels? And more importantly - why?" To find out, follow Stewart and Mattie Churchill with their children, Josh (15), Sarah (13), and Molly (6), along with Scout, their amazingly brave and loyal dog, as they make this incredible trip in 1852. You will see the journey through Scout's eyes and hear the story through Scout's voice - as Scout is your trail guide on this incredible story of American History.

Follow London's newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her dramatic final adventure - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Read them all before the next film lands!May, 1890. Wolcott Balestier, the representative of an American book publisher, has arrived in London on a singular mission - to contract English authors for their latest works. When Balestier disappears on the streets of London one day, his great friend - Rudyard Kipling - bursts into Enola's office looking for help in finding him. Brash and unwilling to hire a young woman, instead he turns to Sherlock Holmes. Convinced that evil has befallen Balestier, at the hands of rival American publishers who pirate the works of English authors, he sets the elder Holmes on the trail.But Enola is determined to learn the truth behind the disappearance of the young American. Can book publishing truly be so deadly?'A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart . . . the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way.' - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

Når Emil fra Lønneberg har lavet skarnsstreger, lukker hans far ham inde i værkstedet. Her plejer Emil at snitte en lille træmand. Der findes mange træmænd i værkstedet, for Emil laver skarnsstreger næsten hver dag.I denne bog kan du læse, om dengang Emil inviterede byens fattiglemmer til julegilde, hvordan det gik til, at Emil kyssede provstinden, og om da Emil gjorde noget, der var så modigt, at hele Katholt jublede.

In lush, glowing prose, Louise Hawes's historical novel draws readers into the life and art of sixteenth-century Bologna with a compelling account of Lavinia Fontana, arguably the most famous female painter of the Italian Renaissance. Here readers will find a coming-of-age story filled with quest, complication, and catastrophe as well as miracles and hope. Although the novel is set four hundred years ago, the hard choices it involves speak to all times, all places, and are sure to tap into readers' own conflicts between head and heart, real life and dreams.

It is believed by some that, after this life, our spirits come back to live another life in an-other body. Along with this belief is one which claims that some people's spirits are connected. That is to say, when we come back to our new bodies, our loved ones come with us, taking new forms as well. Their spirits travel with ours throughout time. It might then that by keeping together two spirits who have been through tragedy together, fate is giving them a second chance. However, perhaps, time after time that these two spirits are given an opportunity, something happens that prevents things from working out for the best. So, whatever force that controls destiny keeps bringing these two souls together, then circumstances manage to pull them apart nearly every lifetime. This is possibly how that might play out.

Gangesha's father sends him to school after his relatives tease him for being a fool. But his teacher soon realises that Gangesha is much smarter than people give him credit for. So why does he always do such silly things? What will he learn in school that will transform him into a great philosophical master?#653 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in both English & Maithili (Devanagari script).

Kato Kintu challenges the evil King Bemba to a duel. But Kintu loses terribly and flees into exile on an island. There, he gains wisdom and experience. Will it be enough for Kintu to return, unite his people, and free them from the strongest warrior in the world?Based upon the true story of the man who founded Uganda's most famous royal dynasty, this book inspires confidence in boys that even if at first they fail, they can still overcome their adversaries. More importantly, it teaches the importance of working together to achieve a goal while giving credit to the one responsible for making it all possible.#335 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in English & Luganda.