Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: historiske fortællinger

How can Marie fit in with her new friends? Marie Brinker moved to America with her family. Her friends have new ways of dressing and talking, and making crafts. Will the new sewing machines take away her father's tailoring work? Will Papa like his new quilt instead of his featherbed? When her neighbor Augusta makes a poor choice at the county fair, Marie must decide who is a true friend and what new customs to follow.

"Aikiko - Im Dienst des Kaisers"In "Aikiko - Im Dienst des Kaisers" begleiten wir die faszinierende Reise von Aikiko, einer begabten jungen Frau, die in die Geheimnisse der Ninja-Kunst eingeführt wird und schliesslich zur Kunoichi, zur Meisterin der Tarnung und Kriegerin des Reiches, aufsteigt. Unter der Anleitung von Meister Asano durchläuft sie eine harte Ausbildung und wird zu einer der gefährlichsten Kämpferinnen des Landes.Ihre Abenteuer führen sie durch das mittelalterliche Japan, wo sie im Dienst des Kaisers geheime Missionen erfüllt. Auf ihrem Weg stösst Aikiko nicht nur auf gefährliche Feinde, sondern entdeckt auch Hinweise auf ihre mysteriöse Herkunft und eine Prophezeiung, die ihre Rolle im Kampf gegen aufkommende Dunkelheit vorhersagt.

"Set in the 1930s in the African American community of Vinegar Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia, this book follows ten-year-old Allie, who devises a secret Man for Mama Plan to find her mama a husband"--

"With gorgeous writing, an adorable romance, complex characters, and a dash of magic, Breaker and the Sun was an incredible novel, one that I'd highly recommend." - Biscotto BooksBreaker Van Winkle is a recently returned Vietnam vet, struggling with PTSD and the difficulties of readjusting to civilian life with his mother.Eighteen-year-old Sunny is a high-achieving Chinese-French immigrant who fled Vietnam during the war. Sunny is usually as cheerful as her name implies, but she has her struggles too. Haunted by violent memories of the bombing that killed her parents, and chafing under the rule of her eccentric grandmother, she finds solace deep in the Catskills, at a place she calls the Ugly Tree.When Breaker stumbles upon Sunny and the Ugly Tree, things start to change. They are drawn to each other, and feel called to the tree. As they spend more time together and their relationship deepens, they notice that their time at the tree is becoming twisted somehow. Sunny's mind yawns and her ambitions begin to slip away. Breaker feels safe and carefree, his memories finally burying themselves in the distant past.They are being lulled toward a tempting, peaceful sleep¿but there is a cost to this magical serenity, and it may be more than either of them can bear...A companion novel to Nora and Kettle, GOLD MEDAL WINNER Independent Book Awards

Jason, 14 ans, aide son père avec son service de taxi en hydravion. Une jeune archéologue les emploie pour atteindre une caverne sur un ilot désert difficile d'accès et marquée d'un signe mystérieux. Les dangers de cette contrée sauvage, la brume, les récifs, les tsunamis rendent leur tâche ardue. Jason sent une inexplicable attirance pour cette grotte, sans se douter que, quatre siècles plus tôt, un autre garçon du même âge a mis le pied au même endroit.L'action se passe sur la côte ouest de l'ile de Vancouver entre Ucluelet et Bamfield dans l'archipel Broken Island. Découvrez la nature sauvage du Pacifique nord-ouest et la bravoure de ses pilotes de brousse.

Thirteen-year-old Nelly has just moved to Salem, Ohio, a Quaker town with many who support the anti-slavery cause.Her family joins the Underground Railroad, using the secret room Nelly discovers. When she overhears a plot to tar and feather her father, the new editor of the Anti-Slavery Bugle, she realizes there are enemies even in Salem.Nelly has a chance to fight back when she joins in a rescue, but she learns the hard way that the rescued girl isn't really free. When Nelly and her best friend at the Quaker girls' school become the target of a mean trick by a classmate, Nelly wants revenge. Threats against her father stir Nelly to plan retaliation. Or will her faith teach her a better way?

In a highly-structured eighteenth-century society, the city state of Angelio is known for two things: its music, and its guardian, the Archangel Michael.At Angelio's music school-nicknamed the Cage of Nightingales-castrato singer Carlo is headed for fame at the opera ... at the price of personal freedom. Charity pupil Tammo hates the school and everyone in it, and wants to live in the woods, charming birds with his flute.When Tammo meets Carlo, their lives change forever. With the help of the Archangel, they can grant to each other whatever their hearts desire. But staying true isn't easy, and their choices will affect not just their futures, but that of Celestina-a young aristocrat destined to be the third person in their relationship.

ALL IT TAKES...Shame.That's what Tarek and his family have to live with. They don't belong in Myanmar. He and the other Rohingya are parasites. They're foreigners, unwanted.At least, that's what the government wants everyone to believe.But Tarek's family can't leave the life they struggled to build for themselves. Myanmar is their rightful home. Even if they have to live with the ridicule and discrimination, at least they have a home. At least they have each other.And then the rumble comes...and it will stop at nothing to tear everything apart.IS A SINGLE GUNSHOT.Hatred.That's what Kan feels toward them. They've infested his country, the country he would die for. All he wants is to see the life slipping from a Rohingya's eyes, his hands around their throat.Kan has to remind himself to be patient. He has to wait until he's a soldier in the army, ready for action. And that day is finally here. He's been accepted. He's going to live the life he's always dreamed of - serving his country.But then the red takes over...and he can't stop it.

Sequel to Nora and Kettle, GOLD MEDAL WINNER Independent Book AwardsWe offer our wounds and scars. Understanding that is part of what makes us beautiful.Nora finally has her beloved sister Frankie back, but that's just the beginning of their struggles. She must now become Kite¿a stronger, more independent version of herself¿a king and a guardian.Kettle has Kite's heart. But something holds him back; a feeling that he doesn't deserve good things. It's a looming shadow that threatens to separate them. Kettle must accept that he is also Hiro: a Japanese American with every right to happiness and freedom.Hiro loves Kite¿but Kite won't wait forever for him to tell her. And now they're standing on icy ground. The leverage they had on Kite's abusive father has wavered, and life on the street is affecting Frankie's health. Snow is gathering at the station doors, and doubts are piling high...they must rely on each other, and believe in the magic that got them this far. If they don't, it's not just their future in jeopardy¿but the fates of all the street kids in their care¿all the Kings.

An unexpected guest arrives at the palace with an old claim for the new King of Toresz-but if Rhees agrees, he risks losing Solace forever.Visitors from every land and province are traveling to Toresz for the new king's coronation. Crown Princess MaudeLyn of Censarra arrives early. A day early, in fact. Forcing her way into the dress rehearsal, she delivers shocking news: according to the arcane laws governing royal marriage and succession, Rhees and the princess are betrothed!Solace and Rhees part on bitter terms. Homeless and heartsick, Solace begins the arduous journey back to her father's house. But at every stop along the way, the people hail her as the Water Witch Queen.When tragedy strikes, and Rhees needs her one last time, will Solace stay and fight for her adopted homeland and their new king?Awards and praise for The Lightness of Water, Winner of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, Gold Medal in the Global Book Awards, and a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree:"An exquisitely refined fantasy adventure that will keep you reading well into the night." (Indies Today)"A cleverly crafted fantasy packed full of mystery, adventure, and a little romance! Highly recommended." (The Wishing Shelf)"The Lightness of Water by Toni Cabell was a riveting novel that held my attention from the first chapter." (Readers Favorite)

In 1962 Chip Carter, son of a guard at Alcatraz, stumbles on to an escape plan and finds himself forced to aid the prisoners, because he is afraid that his father is somehow involved in the plot--and he needs to find out the truth.

A thrilling WWII adventure that reimagines the evacuation of Dunkirk... with dragons!May 10, 1940Everyone in Iris's small English village avoids the dragon in the woods. Everyone, that is, except for Iris. She knows Galahad would never hurt her--she's been caring for the dragon since he lost his mother when he was a baby. When Galahad is accused of stealing military rations, Iris strikes a bargain that will spare Galahad's life... but send him off to the war brewing in Europe. Soon after, she receives news that her brother is among the troops trapped in France by the advancing German troops. Refusing to give up hope, Iris devises a desperate plan that will either save both her brother and her best friend--or end in disaster.Meanwhile in Belgium, Max's school day is abruptly interrupted by some terrifying news: The Germans have invaded his country. He and his grandmother are forced to flee for their lives west toward France where they hope to find safety. But when they are separated after a German attack, Max must continue the treacherous journey on his own.Across hundreds of miles, the stories of Iris and Max steadily converge toward an explosive conclusion that will change them both forever. Along the way, they each must find the inner strength and resolve--the valor--to do the impossible. Author Sam Subity blends history and fantasy to tell a story like no other--an exhilarating adventure about the power of friendship, hope, and courage.

Ten-year-old prodigy Eila found an alien object that allows her to control peoples' minds (for their own good, of course), and it is up to her older brother, Kim, to save her--and to save the world from her.

"Set in the 1930s to today, [this novel follows] four generations of Filipino American boys [who] grapple with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships"--

When twelve-year-old Summer visits her family on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, she begins experiencing vivid dreams of running away from a residential school like the one her grandfather attended as a child and learns about unmarked children's graves, prompting her to seek answers about her community's painful past.

"Counting Sunshines is a great reminder that we need a fresh infusion about our past, the many immigrants faced and the obstacles they overcame." -Jerry Fabyanic, award-winning author of Sisyphus Wins and Food for Thought: Essays on the Mind and Spirit"Anna's story is in essence, a counterpart of the struggles which all settlers of the period experienced. And Mrs. Zajic is also a symbol-of hardship, fortitude, and faith; and of the welding of a heritage which has now passed to our hands." -Clarence A. Schooley, editor and publisher, Friend Sentinel Newspaper"Are we there yet?" Does that question sound familiar?Young Anna Wancura travels for weeks with her immigrant family in search of a new home throughout Kansas and Nebraska during the 1800s. As she grows older, she learns what it takes to survive and find joy living on the new western frontier. With each of the seven moves, she keeps track of the days and miles by counting the sunshines. Join Anna and her family on their moving journey across the west-central plains and learn what it meant to be a pioneer.

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Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " The Magic Nuts . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.