Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: noveller

”Første akt er forbi,” sagde den gamle greve. ”Tæppet er trukket for. Men bring mig forstøveren. Øjets gardiner lystrer ikke længere teaterets scenemester.”I en af byens glemte herskabslejligheder residerer en ensom greve uden øjenlåg.Han har hidkaldt en ung journalist for at afgive sit livs beretning, inden kroppen forstener helt.Ingen aner, hvad dagen bringer, før grevens sidste nat på jord er forbi.Den forstenede Greve er første del i serien Brødrenes Grumme Eventyr, der er en samling af eventyrlige fortællinger skabt af tvillingerne Søren & Morten Ellemose, der tilsammen har skrevet 45 bøger.

Viajar leyendo estos cuentos es una experiencia inusual, en donde nuestra imaginación indómita nos llevará a la revolución uruguaya de 1904, al monasterio de Bieta Corsilán en Etiopía, al invierno neoyorkino de 1940, a la isla caribeña de Santa Rosalía, a Merw en Persia, al pueblo costero de Dunfanaghy, en Irlanda del Norte, a la pensión de Antonio Machado en Collioure, a las tierras de las Siete Gigantas, al condado de Nantes durante el eclipse de 1101, a Málaga, Granada y Bilbao, a una granja cerca del río Hudson, a una abandonada estación de ferrocarril, a Alemania, a la isla griega de Natos, al monte Urko y, ¡cómo no!, a China, entre otros sitios remotos, reales unos, imaginarios otros. Las tramas son ficticias, pero centradas en sucesos y personajes históricos. Este libro contiene cuentos históricos, amorosos, infantiles, orientales y recreaciones culturales. Termina con un conjunto de veinte koans, pequeñas anécdotas de filosofía zen. Todos con desenlaces sorprendentes, de diversas extensiones y lectura amena. Nos darán qué pensar, gozaremos leyéndolos, nos ilustrarán sobre diversas épocas, creencias y civilizaciones y nos harán viajar muy lejos.

This is a collection of short stories for children written by new writers from Canada. The stories were developed as part of an intercultural writing program by Culture Chats BC Association in 2022. Readers may see themselves in the heroes of these stories as they find courage, friendship and adventure in growing up.

'Quirky, surreal, imaginative and unpredictable fairy tales for grown-ups - I enjoyed their humour and humanity.' - David Wood'Delightfully entertaining - and not just for adults.' - Hanna Dahl'This is my schnoodle bag,' said Aziz.'Keep it with you and you'll never want for stories.'- and I never have, as you'll discover in this collection of 16 of them in which anyone and anything can have a voice: from a social-climbing sock and a shadow thief to a lovesick umbrella and a gold-lusting king. As for what happens in their stories and in the other dozen you'll be surprised. I know I was.All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Hospice UK

Lord and Lady Layabout were bone-idle, layabouts. Celebrity Chef's ego was bigger than his pie-sized pancakes and Vince Valentine turned into Grumpy Gramps when his dance partner, Tallulah waltzed off to Watford - was there a happy ending? Three fun-tastically, super-silly and delightfully daft short stories to delight and entertain the young reader. Full of tongue-twistingly-tastic text, super-sized souffles, and heart-tugging tales that are sure to delight and entertain. The Layabouts>Celebrity Chef>Grumpy Gramps>"Twisty Tales volume 2 is a fantastically fun book for young readers. These cute tales will keep readers engaged from beginning to end!"Kelly Schuknecht Book Blogger & Reviewer

Massive marrows and over-sized onions were on show at the annual veg-fest growing contest. But with Reg the Veg Man cheating by turning his turnips into monsters would there be explosive consequences? Mrs Mop ditched her duster and went on strike when customers swapped leaving her tips for leaving their homes in a tip and when Miss Take the maths teacher chomped on chewy choc-ices while the children in her class choked on marking her maths papers! Were here days as a terrible teacher numbered? Three fun-tastically, super-silly and delightfully daft short stories to delight and entertain the young reader. Full of tongue-twistingly-tastic text, super-sized souffles, and heart-tugging tales that are sure to delight and entertain. Reggies' Veg >Mrs Mop>Terrible Teacher>"I was tickled and so were my grandchildren - a fun read.!Kerry Barnes. English author of mystery books

Dinner Lady Doris served up slops. Miserable Headmaster dished out detention slips and Bored Brian went on a mischief-making spree, causing chaos and confusion throughout the little town of Soggy Bottom! Three fun-tastically, super-silly and delightfully daft short stories to delight and entertain the young reader. Full of tongue-twistingly-tastic text, super-sized souffles, and heart-tugging tales that are sure to delight and entertain. Dinner Lady Doris>Miserable Headmaster>Bored Brian>"F.J. Beerling and V.A. Bryce have a real talent for creating memorable characters and imaginative plots. Reader will not be disappointed with this entrancing collection of Twisty Tales - guaranteed to amuse, educate, and entertain.! Julie Wassmer Author of The Whitstable Pearl Mysteries>"Kept the kids interested - great stories for young readers!" "Funny to read out loud, enjoyed doing the voices "A great read if you fancy a family giggle with lots of snot, slime, toe-nail clippings and gluey fingers thrown in for good measure!" "Hilarious" "Makes reading enjoyable" "Brilliant!" "The perfect book to read with children" Three fantastic stories in one brilliant book!

First published in 1907 and in print ever since, Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales for Children is a deliciously witty parody of the terribly serious moral tales for children, which were popular in Victorian times.Terrifying and funny at the same time, and with a true sense of the absurd, Belloc brings us the renowned Jim, Who ran away from his nurse, and was eaten by a Lion and unfortunate Rebecca, who slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably.As well as these stories and many more, this edition includes a selection of mischievous poems from The Bad Child's Book of Beasts and More Beasts for Worse Children. This volume includes the original illustrations by Basil Temple Blackwood, known as B.T.B.

The snuggle wumps value diversity of appearance more than anything but one special little wump named Bumbo McBlue thinks people should be judged by what they think and not by how they look. Join Bumbo as he takes a stand against the monotony of diversity in this delightful children's poem about what really matters in a person.

The Call of the Bells is a Snowy Owl, Puppy Quincy, and Top Hat adventure story that embraces the highlights of the forthcoming United Kingdom Coronation of Charles III.Adorable critter friends of Snowy Owl, Puppy Quincy, and Top Hat create eventful ways to embellish the glorious occasion, making perfectly unforgettable creations to portray the importance of the day and the beauty of the land. With special thanks to the music shared by the tolling bells and the Gold Crest Song Birds throughout the countryside, it is an embellished story of glory, loyalty and inventiveness for all ages!!!

Sally the Shrew lives in a tiny burrow in the corner of the garden belonging to a cottage in a small village in North Lancashire. Sally lives with her five youngsters: Bubble, Squeak, Pip, Poppy, and Syd. Read about Sally and her youngsters adventures on their days out and all the friendly animals, birds and other characters they meet. There are also some not so friendly characters that they bump into along the way so you will read of how they deal with the drama they are faced with! Sally loves to educate her youngsters all about the places they visit on their days out and teaches them fun games to play outdoors whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery of the countryside, beaches, estuaries around the towns and villages in Lancashire and Cumbria. Join Sally, Bubble, Squeak, Pip, Poppy, and Syd and read about their exciting adventures.

Ready for a bedtime adventure? Take your kids on an unforgettable journey with our 5-minute jungle stories! Amazing tales of friendship, love and compassion - all wrapped up in beautiful jungle surroundings that will spark their imaginations. Perfect for kids ages 4-8, these stories will take them away from the everyday and make bedtime reading an enjoyable experience for everyone.

In this year¿s Annual, Rupert enjoys some marvellously magical adventures and encounters the Pied Piper, a Golden Goose and a host of other fantastic friendsEnjoy a brand-new story by Stuart Trotter, where Rupert has a magical mishap with a mysterious magician!Plus activity pages including: origami and Rupert¿s Crossword.

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*A poem of tragedy and beauty . . .The Weeping Angels are an ancient race of terrible power.With the ability to propel their victims backwards in time, their true form is a mystery - they turn to stone on sight. So they wander the universe, cursed never to see one another.But they see everything else: the whole course of time and space - even the journey of their deadliest enemy, the Doctor.In this extraordinary, epic poem, the Weeping Angels sing the story of the years they've battled the Doctor, and everything in between, as - like a Greek Chorus - they tell the world their tragic tale.

Dive into the thrilling world of 'The World's Worst Monsters', a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author David Walliams. Published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, this book transports readers into a realm where the unimaginable becomes reality. This book, belonging to the genre of fantasy and horror, explores the darkest corners of the monster world, making it an absolute must-read for thrill-seekers. Walliams, known for his gripping storytelling, does not disappoint with this latest addition to his repertoire. The World's Worst Monsters is not just another book; it's an experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, wanting more. Don't miss out on this remarkable publication by HarperCollins Publishers.

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?

A story time that is both entertaining and educational for children.Read 33 short, exciting bedtime stories that conclude with a lesson.Prepare for a magical journey into the world of imagination with our amazing book of children's bedtime stories. This collection of stories features lovable characters and exciting plots that will capture the hearts of young readers. These stories will take your child on an exciting journey before they fall asleep, from friendly talking animals to brave children. This book is ideal for reading aloud and is sure to become a favorite part of your bedtime routine. Stories included are:· Lily's Garden· Benny the Bunny· Jack and the Dragon· Arianne and Birbit· Max and the Treasure· A Brave Girl· Glimmerfly· Maya and the Pets· Silvester the Cat· Thomas' Gift· Ghost Tale· Miranda and the Flowers· Lisa and the Rabbit Hole · Samuel and the Bear· The Beauty of Nature· Ronnie the Monkey· Nana the Turtle· Frosty the Snowflake· Alvin the Frog· Splash the Fish· Brenda the Butterfly· Roger and the Magic Apple· Emily and the Stars· Ciro the Dog· The Beauty of Friendship· Jasper the Sunflower· Amanda and the Snow· Willy the Fox· Luna· Sunny and Timmy· Mother's Love

Archie Comics is getting into the holiday spirit by giving back to the fans!This year, the whole town of Riverdale is proud to present a specialty 4-pack of their popular comics digests for one low price. At over 750 pages of content, 'tis the season for the antics and adventures only the lovable Archie Andrews can provide!

A collection of the "Brassbright Kids" stories PLUS a brand-new novelette!The Steamkettle Kids Save the Day - Can Paisley Pockets and Christopher Cogan stop a crime in progress? They may be just a couple of kids, but where there's a will and some smarts, there just might be a way.The Legend of The Engineer - In a country called Industralia, children listen to a New Year's story about Frostica, the Engineer, and a magical train.A Life Invented - Gerard Liddle tinkers with his very first inventions - which sometimes work, and sometimes do unexpected things.The Steamkettle Kids and the Lucky Tentacles - After a hurricane shakes up Steamkettle Bay, Paisley Pockets, Christopher Cogan and Jimmy Cupper have an adventure as big as the sea.~ NEW ~ The Secret of Tarragon Alley - Robin dreams of having a garden filled with flowers, just like Gramma did. When he brings home a little clay pot filled with gnarly, weird plants, he has no idea that it will take him on an amazing adventure.

A collection of dark, creepy stories set in a haunted little town called Tucker's Cross.