Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: historiske fortællinger

"Brigit, a girl with selkie heritage, embarks on a perilous journey with newcomer Peter to confront the Great Selkie in Sule Skerrie in order to prevent a curse that threatens her village's safety"--

Muriel's family can't afford a Passover seder this year— but an act of kindness and a mysterious stranger change everything.It's the spring of 1933 in Washington, D.C., and the Great Depression is hitting young Muriel's family hard. Her father has lost his job, and her family barely has enough food for their daily meals, let alone for a Passover seder. They don't even have any wine to fill the prophet Elijah's ceremonial cup.With no feast to rush home to, Muriel wanders by the Lincoln Memorial, where she encounters a magician performing astonishing feats. In awe, Muriel sets her last penny at his feet. That night, Muriel and her family experience a holiday miracle. What mysterious benefactor has filled the seder table? When Muriel sees Elijah's cup is empty again, she has a good idea.This fresh retelling of the classic I.L. Peretz story, best known through Uri Shulevitz's 1973 adaptation The Magician, has been richly illustrated by noted graphic novelist Sean Rubin, who based his art on photographs of D.C. in the 1930s. An author's note with information about the Passover holiday is included.An Association of Jewish Libraries Spring Holiday HighlightA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year

Phileas Fogg rejste sig fra stolen og tog sin hat. Uden et ord forsvandt han ud gennem porten. Det gjorde han på nøjagtigt samme tid hver dage. Han var en meget punktlig mand. Passepartout blev alene tilbage. Tilfreds så han sig om. Han var glad for sin nye herre. Men hvem var den gådefulde Phileas Fogg, som hver dag klokken halv tolv gik ud af sin port og spadserede han ad gaden? Det var der mange af Londons borgere, der gerne ville vide.At rejse jorden rundt på 80 dage er nærmest umuligt i 1800-tallet. Men Phileas Fogg indgår et risikabelt væddemål om, at han kan gøre det. Med sin tjener, Passepartout, rejser han afsted på en begivenhedsrig rejse, alt imens han bliver jagtet, fordi han er mistænkt for at være en banktyv.Jorden rundt i 80 dage er en del af Letlæste klassikere, som er en serie med nogle af verdenshistoriens mest velkendte fortællinger. Bøgerne er genfortalt af den svenske børnebogsforfatter Maj Bylock 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.Maj Bylock (1931-2019) 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.

This popular book in the If You series answers a variety of questions about Pilgrim life--both on the ship and on shore--helping readers understand what it was like to have lived at that time. Four-color illustrations.

Three young men, one American, one French, and one English, struggle to find the right direction for their friendship and their futures amidst the chaos of the revolutionary world in which the American republic is trying to birth itself. Lewis, Gilly, and Crispin head across the Atlantic toward their futures together, but are separated by the desire and compulsion each has to find himself, support his country, and be at peace with his conscience. In Madrid, Philadelphia, and America's western frontier, each finds his place and peace in the new world. And from these disparate locations they come together to celebrate how far the United States has come and the destinies to which their friendship and characters have led them.

"The Young Trailers" is a novel by American author Joseph A. Altsheler, published in 1907. The book is the first in a series of eight novels known as the "Young Trailers'' series. The story takes place in the late 18th century in Kentucky, a frontier region where settlers are struggling to establish homes and farms in the wilderness. The novel follows the adventures of a group of young pioneers, including 16-year-old Henry Ware and his friends Paul Cotter, Tom Ross, and Shif'less Sol Hyde. The group of friends sets out on a journey through the wilderness, facing challenges such as hostile Native American tribes, wild animals, and harsh weather conditions. Along the way, they meet other settlers, including a group of French explorers and a family of refugees from a Native American attack. Throughout the novel, the characters learn about survival in the wilderness, the importance of friendship, and the dangers of prejudice and hatred. The book also explores themes such as courage, loyalty, and determination.

Nothing Left But Dust is a powerful tale of love, loss, and hope set against the backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.Follow Jo, a young woman struggling to heal after her Papa's death, as she tries to break free of her uncle's indentured servitude and secure an apprenticeship at a map-making shop.And Otto, a privileged young man with dreams of running away to become an artist, as he battles to escape the clutches of a ruthless crimp who means to have him Shanghaied.When the city is struck by the devastating earthquake on the morning of April 18th, their lives are forever changed. While it sets Otto free, it takes everything Jo holds dear and unearths a dark family secret.As they traverse the burning ruins of the city in search of answers, Jo and Otto must find the strength to survive and the courage to confront their families, all while navigating the unfamiliar landscape of falling in love.Nothing Left But Dust is a must-read for fans of young adult historical fiction. It's an edge-of-your-seat coming-of-age survival story that will leave you inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Süddeutschland im 13. Jahrhundert: Der schüchterne 12-jährige Hirtenjunge Konrad ist neugierig und träumt von der weiten Welt. Doch er ist der Sohn eines armen Bauern und noch dazu alles andere als mutig. Als sein Vater ihn verstößt, wird Konrad auf seinem Weg nach der aufstrebenden Stadt Glansburg, wo er Mönch werden soll, Opfer eines brutalen Raubüberfalls. Mit Mühe und Not überlebt er. Im Gasthaus "Zum goldenen Bären" findet er Arbeit und neue gleichaltrige Freunde: Mit Agnes, der fleißigen Küchenmagd, und Jaron, dem stets gutgelaunten jüdischen Kaufmannssohn, verbringt er einen unbeschwerten Sommer und lernt das faszinierende Leben einer Handelsstadt und ihrer Kaufleute kennen. Doch Glansburg droht bald große Gefahr und Konrad muss über sich hinauswachsen, um die Stadt und ihre Bewohner zu retten. Jetzt liegt es an ihm, gegen die dunkle Bedrohung des Friedens und für die Freiheit in seiner neuen Heimat zu kämpfen.Sei offen und freundlich und versuche immer, dein Bestes zu tun. Konrad ist wie der kleine Uli aus dem Fliegenden Klassenzimmer: schwächlich, ängstlich, aber auch fürsorglich und klug. Er wird zu J.K. Rowlings Neville Longbottom, der am Ende mutig für Freunde und Freiheit kämpft. - Susi Zeitler

This story follows a young Spanish Jew, Maximo ha-Levi Constanego, in the land of Mesoamerica. He left his homeland of Spain as the Islamic caliphate gasped its last collective breath of occupation. The Reconquista, the reconquering of Spain, was well underway.Even as newfound freedom blossomed for some, it was not so for the Jews. Maximo was spirited out of the country by his anxious mother, on a ship captained by his Catholic uncle, Rodrigo Constanego. Rumors swirling through the Caribbean fleet of the arrest of Jews on Spanish vessels prompts the planning of an escape from his uncle's ship, the Asunto del Rey. He deserts his post after a shipwreck on the Yucatan.His arrival in the New World, as a reluctant refugee, and now enemy of the crown, precedes other, more aggressive colonizers bent on an agenda of conquest.He meets the cruel Aztecs, abhors their habit of human sacrifice, and allies himself to rebellious Amerindians outside the full control of the empire. Maximo becomes dismayed realizing one day he might be required to fight his own countrymen.His beliefs are buffeted and challenged. Yes, at times he is precariously irreverent, but an enduring faith in the providence of God sustains him throughout.30

When her father pulls her out of high school to care for her invalid mother and little brother, sixteen-year-old Magda is devastated-but the greater challenge is saving her family in the face of a war and pandemic.In 1916, the world is at war, even if America has not yet joined the effort. But for Magda, the growing hostility her German immigrant family faces hits close to home. Despite her domestic obligations, Magda persists with her education, determined to find an independent role for herself. Faced with the mounting crises of the war and the Spanish flu, Magda seeks the knowledge and strength to try to protect those she loves most.Standing up to a war and pandemic, traditions and expectations, Magda embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience that leads her back to embracing her family and caring for a wider community.

In the follow-up book to Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Daisy the Talking Cat, Grandma, Cara, and her sister, Amani, journey to ancient Nubia. While there, they visit The Forgotten Pyramids and learn all about the people living there, The Kushites!Not long after arriving, they discover that The Kushite Army, led by Queen Amanirenas, has been battling one of the most powerful armies, The Romans! To help stop the fighting and maintain peace, Cara and Amani negotiate a treaty between The Kushites and The Romans.With vivid illustrations and a helpful definitions and pronunciations page, young readers and their caretakers will stay engaged and entertained while traveling through time.This is a great book to read at home or inside the classroom.Under the apple tree, they said their magic poem. "Dance to the left, circle to the right, ring Daisy's bell, and hold on tight."The magic funnel appeared and whisked them around and around.When they opened their eyes, they were in a new land and Daisy wore her Adventure Crown that allowed her to talk, just like people!"Are we in Egypt, again?" Cara asked.

It's 2008, and ten-year-old Montgomery "Monty" Carver is out to find the origin of a golden key found in his Southside Chicago community--which may or may not host the next Olympic games, or supply the next President of the United States, or... have a potential ghost hanging around.

"The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy in 79 A.D. is perhaps the most famous disaster in world history. Young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining the inhabitants of Pompeii in the days and hours before and after the devastation in Decide and Survive: Destruction of Pompeii. Don't forget: YOU, the reader, are in the driver's seat! This time, you're eleven-year-old Quentus, a Roman scribe and slave who's tasked with saving civilization, and himself, from a huge obstacle--a live volcano!"--

"Agent 355 was one of the first spies for the United States. While the true identity of 355 remains unknown, here, young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining secret Agent 355 as the intrepid and brave American patriot spy. Along the way, readers can choose to thwart a counterfeiting scheme, warn General Washington of an assassination plot, or even save the day with Harry Potter's 11" wand" --

"The surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, was a devastating and horrific moment in American history. Young readers make decisions, and determine their own survival, by joining forces on the ground in the days and hours before and after the devastation in Decide and Survive: Attack on Pearl Harbor"--

"If it had not rained on a certain May morning, Valancy Stirling's whole life would have been entirely different. . ." One day, Valancy Stirling, a quiet, shy old maid, decides to stop listening to her nosy, small-minded relatives and start doing exactly as she pleases. Over the next year, Valancy's choices will transform her life, outrage her family, confuse the entire town of Deerwood--and bring her into close contact with the mischievous, mysterious, violet-eyed Barney Snaith. This is a heartwarming romance with a bold, contemporary message--a life spent appeasing other people is a wasted one--from the beloved author of the Anne of Green Gables series.

Edie hopes to win friends by being champion at the interschool sports but loses her race. Her chance to be a true champion comes when their teacher is injured during a storm and all the children are trapped in the little bush school.

Der zehnjährige Helmo lebt auf Burg Felsenstein. Als Säugling am Burgtor ausgesetzt, von den Burgbewohnern aufgenommen und großgezogen, möchte er nun unbedingt wissen, wer seine Eltern sind und woher er kommt.Ein rätselhaftes Medaillon, das in seinem Körbchen lag, soll ihm nun helfen, seine Herkunft herauszufinden.Hildegundis, die Tochter des Ritters Enzo von Felsenstein, ein Jahr älter als Helmo, hilft dem kleinen Knecht ihres Vaters, das Geheimnis seiner Herkunft zu lösen.Doch was soll aus ihm werden? Seine erste Entscheidung führt ihn weit weg vom Felsenstein. Einige Abenteuer und Einblicke in das Geschehen der großen Politik lassen sein Leben spannend erscheinen.Ist das aber ein Leben, das er sich wünscht? Auch seine neue Entscheidung bringt ihn in gefährliche Situationen. Beruflich aber findet er seinen Weg. Seine Freundschaft zu einer Kaufmannstochter gibt ihm den Mut, die Zukunft gelassen zusehen.

Aniruddha, Shyam, the monk, and the driver have uncovered the secret of a forbidden forest, where a tribe group lives and guards the existence of the forest. They found a hidden temple within the forest that holds an object gifted by seven immortals. The object holds the key to unlocking incredible supernatural abilities. The team of Aniruddha, Shyam, and the monk have successfully discovered the object within the temple. However, there are warnings that a dangerous demon is coming to claim the supernatural power held by the object. Aniruddha, the tribe headman, and the monk must work together to protect the object and the power from the demon.

"Well, who did it?" Mom asked."NOBODY did it!" Jake said sternly.Since the creation of kids and the invention of classrooms, there has always been a class clown. Follow fifth grader Jake as he shares tales of classroom shenanigans--including pranks on the teacher, principal, and students--all perpetrated by "Nobody." Is Jake the class clown, or is he "covering" for a friend?

When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home.

defined his unique niche in the horror genre, exploring strange and occult themes in subtle, leisurely paced, elegantly written tales. The stories collected in The WolF of God run the gamut in terms of subject matter and style, making this volume a good introduction to Blackwood's prodigious body of work.

Today, Oh Boy is the tale of one day in the life of Rusty Boykin and Ollie Wyborn, juniors at Summerville High School. The year is 1970, and as a counterculture emerges in their conservative South Carolina community, a cast of characters find themselves in the throes of social upheaval: preppies, jocks, hippies, and belligerent country boys who don't believe in giving peace a chance.

It has been four years since Caroline Lebrun, 17, moved with her parents in one of the chicest neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince. In this house which was the dwelling of Tonton Blain, a friend of the family, Caroline created a world of her own with art at the center of it all. But quickly, she had to share this universe with her cousin Eva, an enthusiast for anything cosmetics. Through this beauty-focused cousin, she meets Ludovic, a young man whom by all appearances is a serious and impenetrable character. A series of enigmatic messages seemingly dated from the 19th century will push the three characters to delve into a period of the history of Haiti until now forgotten. During some intense months, the trio will dissect and try to uncover the truth behind the messages. Will the friends be able to bring the past to the present despite their quest being discarded as youthful fantasy? Will Caroline, Eva, and Ludovic discover the Cause and defend it ?

Allen Shooster and his family are embarking upon a journey into the great frontier across the U.S. in search of gold in the rivers of California. Along the way, Allen and his sister find five lost animals looking for their families. They encounter native communities, wagon pirates, and battle the elements of wind, fire, earth, and water. Join them in this epic adventure across the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Nevada deserts in their pursuit of a better life.

A prince of a kingdom. Arrogant. Unkind. Unfit for the throne.For the first time, an aging king sees what his son has become. It is then that he makes a choice. For the good of his kingdom, his son will not rule...unless he marries the girl of his father's choice. The king, having set the condition in his own mind, set off across the kingdom to find a worthy bride.