Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: historiske fortællinger

Den unge børsmægler, Nick Carraway, er flyttet til New York for at jagte den amerikanske drøm. Nick bliver nabo til rigmanden Jay Gatsby, der holder kæmpe fester i sit store hus.Gatsby har kun ét mål med sin rigdom, nemlig at vinde sin store ungdomskærlighed Daisy tilbage. Daisy er Nicks kusine, og Nick bliver en del af Gatsbys fatale plan.En tragisk kærlighedshistorie, der udspiller sig i New York i de vilde 1920’ere.Titlerne i Amerikanske klassikere er forkortede versioner i et forenklet sprog til børn. Bøgerne er flot illustreret og har små fakta-bokse, der forklarer ord, som børn måske ikke kender. Klassikere for børn 8+.

Cassia, a young slave, has never known freedom. She has spent her life serving Mistress Helena, whose brutality has been increasing. With her son, Master Marius, away so much overseeing their shipping business, Helena has no one to tame her fury. But the streets of Ancient Rome aren't safe for Cassia either. Christians are being found and taken to be executed by orders of Emperor Trajan and Pliny the Younger. When Cassia's own mother, Livia, is taken to jail, Cassia is sure that all is lost.When Master Marius returns home, he finds his household in chaos and people he cares about taken away from him. As a leader in his community, how can Marius share the Good News that he has found for himself and make a difference in the lives of the people he loves? And can he ever bring his mother the peace that she longs for?In a time when Christianity is against the law, freedom is something that few can claim. But perhaps freedom is more easily obtained than any of them realize.

In an era where the clash of steel echoes across lands, the Mongolian forces, with swords drawn and spirits unyielding, advance towards the realms of South Eastern Europe. Their objective: conquest, or a valiant attempt at it. Amidst this rising tide of Mongolian might stands Edgar, the resilient king of Alcrom. Faced with the relentless march of Kublai Khan's formidable army, Edgar braces for a battle that could reshape the course of history. As the Mongolian onslaught engulfs two neighbouring empires, leaving devastation in its wake, Edgar finds himself in a solitary struggle against an overwhelming adversary. The fate of Alcrom hangs in the balance as its king confronts a pivotal choice: to crush the invading Mongolian Empire or to succumb to the fate that befell the other two empires.

"The things I've seen, you just wouldn't believe. It's the stuff of nightmares. I couldn't lead you into that world."It's been six months since Gwen first met The Phantom Archer and her life changed forever. Now he is back and has a new message for her. A large rock sits in a graveyard, The Devil's Stone. It's holding something back, something dark and monstrous. If they don't find a way to stop it escaping, the consequences will be disastrous. This starts another adventure for Gwen and her friends, one which will lead to a terrible decision that could change everything.

1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor's invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him. He is a simple apothecary's boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon - until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth and he narrowly avoids being dragged to the Tower of London.

Our lives are measured by the places we hold dear, the people we love and the paths we have trodden. So, who better to tell our stories than the shoes we wear? Through the endearing perspective of a beloved pair of working boots, this picture book narrates the life of a cattle farmer and his love of the Australian bush.

In the summer of 1940, siblings Jakob and Lizzie Novis find themselves at Bletchley Park, where Jakob works to crack Nazi codes while Lizzie investigates the mysterious disappearance of their mother--only to discover that the two mysteries are intertwined.

An Italian boy loses his family after arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century. While searching for a clue as to where his family has gone, he gets caught up with a gang of boys who steal to stay alive. When unexpected betrayal leaves him scrambling, it will take all the street smarts he's gained to find a way back to his family.

Wie lernt ein Pinguin fliegen?Pippa Pinguin liebt Kekse und Schollenschubsen. Aber noch viel mehr liebt sie Schneeflocken und Papierflieger. Wenn sie doch auch nur so federleicht fliegen könnte! Dann könnte sie ihrem ängstlichen Freund Pepe die Welt zeigen, Gustavos Gewürzladen retten und ihre Omi auf dem Mond besuchen. Aber die Pinguine in der Kleinstadt Südpolia sind fest davon überzeugt, dass sie niemals fliegen werden.Wovor haben sie nur solche Angst?

A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s death.Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act…Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins Bletchley’s top minds to crack the Nazi's Enigma cipher, fourteen-year-old Lizzie embarks on a mission to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.The Battle of Britain rages and Hitler’s invasion creeps closer. And at the same time, baffling messages and codes arrive on their doorstep while a menacing inspector lurks outside the gates of the Bletchley mansion. Are the messages truly for them, or are they a trap? Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother's disappearance be somehow connected? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together as they race to decipher clues which unravel a shocking puzzle that presents the ultimate challenge: How long must a secret be kept?

Two aspiring witches, one special teacher, a magical living house and a talking dragon-butler fight for what's right, in this major new series from the bestselling author of Starfell.Eglantine Bury is desperate. Her family and their magical house are being threatened by a terrifyingly powerful Whistlewitch. Eglantine must learn to use magic to save them, but she can't seem to find her spark.Across the land, Princess Victoria faces her own danger, as her secret magical powers start to spiral out of control and cause chaos in the palace. Eglantine and Victoria both turn to the disgraced Miss Hegotty's Correspondence Course for help. Miss Hegotty's lessons are powerful, but are they a match for the dangers these two aspiring witches must face...

"Sixteen-year-old Kellan DuCuivre is the descendant of traitors. She never knew her family members or which one of them betrayed the isle of Nanseau. But like all Du orphaned after the war, Kellan is forbidden by law from practicing makecraft, the trade of carving magic into metal that was perfected by the Guild of Engineers and their maker apprentices. No one can know that Kellan has been using makecraft in secret and that, in the wake of a tragic miscarve, she's been helping her adoptive father, Edgar, run his celebrated makeshop. But Edgar's condition is worsening, and his shop is on the brink of ruin. On the eve of the Eighty-Fourth Annual Makers' Exposition in Nanseau's sparkling city of Riz, Kellan is thrust into the Guild's twisted web of political intrigue and ancient secrets when she strikes a dangerous deal with one of its members to save Edgar and his shop. Now Kellan must compete in a rigorous gauntlet against the nation's elite for a coveted spot as a maker's apprentice. But danger lurks at every turn. And as Kellan falls into a budding relationship with the illegitimate son from one of Nanseau's most revered families, she's put into the limelight when something sinister begins targeting the Gauntlet's competitors and wreaking havoc on Riz. Amid a crumbling city and a ticking clock, winning the Gauntlet won't just be a test of survival--it will mean pulling back the veil of secrets behind the Guild and uncovering the shrouded legacies of Nanseau itself"--

The Younger Brother is a non-violent medieval novel, set in the Anglo-Saxon days of old England. Apsley, the young adopted prince, is trying to find his family. His country is torn by civil strife alongside Anglia facing war with its neighbors. Apsley tries his best to hold his country together.

Embark on a captivating journey along the Oregon trail with Antoine, the young son of a seasoned French trader. After the unfortunate passing of his father, Antoine, endowed with unparalleled experience in the wilderness, finds himself as the unlikely guide for a group of settlers determined to cross the formidable Rockies in covered wagons. Yet, his youth belies his vast knowledge of the unsettled regions, leading to tensions and conflicts with older members of the caravan. ¿James Otis masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, resilience, and coming-of-age against the backdrop of early American exploration. Delve into this riveting narrative and experience the trials and triumphs of those who dared to chase the promise of the West.

Embark on a captivating journey along the Oregon trail with Antoine, the young son of a seasoned French trader. After the unfortunate passing of his father, Antoine, endowed with unparalleled experience in the wilderness, finds himself as the unlikely guide for a group of settlers determined to cross the formidable Rockies in covered wagons. Yet, his youth belies his vast knowledge of the unsettled regions, leading to tensions and conflicts with older members of the caravan. James Otis masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, resilience, and coming-of-age against the backdrop of early American exploration. Delve into this riveting narrative and experience the trials and triumphs of those who dared to chase the promise of the West.

Free to practice magic openly as the only female wizard in Camelot, Emry explores her powers are she grows closer to Prince Arthur, but when her magic grows increasingly dangerous and erratic, Emry turns to an eccentric alchemist for help.