Fagbøger for børn og unge: litteratur, bøger og forfattere

This simple notebook is colourful and bright to encourage positive notes and capturing those 'bright ideas'.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in this action-packed New York Times Bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson!Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all games-board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an overnight sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!Don't miss the next puzzle-packed adventures-Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello's Great LIbrary Race!"Discover the coolest library in the world." -James Patterson, #1 New York Timesbestselling author44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING -- INCLUDING THE SUNSHINE STATE AWARD!Starred Review, Booklist* "An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka."Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews*"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike."

This volume explores the life and work of Sue Monk Kidd, focusing particularly on the coming of age theme in her novel The Secret Life of Bees. The book presents readers with a collection of essays that address topics such as community as a place for transformation, Lily's development at the expense of black individualism, and the role of social consciousness and spirituality. Modern perspectives on adolescence are also presented, allowing readers to make important connections between the text and the concerns of today's world.

"Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness: Background on Joseph Conrad; Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness; Contemporary Perspectives on Colonialism"--

Tom Sawyer is among the best-known, most-loved characters in American fiction. As everyone remembers, he and Huck Finn camped on an island, got lost in a cave, and visited an old graveyard at midnight. These adventures were based upon the author's real boyhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Trace Mark Twain's life from 1835, when his birth was heralded by Halley's Comet, to 1910, when the comet returned upon his death, in this fascinating biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.

Published in 1952, The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway's last major work of fiction and is widely revered for its compelling use of death and legacy. This concise volume explores Hemingway's life and influences, takes a look at key ideas related to death in the novel, including notions of the killing, hunting, and aging, and provides a selection of contemporary perspectives on death. Essayists include Lillian Ross, A.E. Hotchner, Carlos Baker, Wolfgang Wittkowski, and Dolores T. Puterbaugh.

A veteran of World War I, Erich Maria Remarque found himself in a unique position to render the experience of war, both its internal and external ravages, in an intimate and realistic way. Responding directly to the then-nameless trauma many veterans and soldiers experienced in their lives, Remarque's novel is often hailed as pacifist work, though it often defies classification as a result of its undeniable loyalty to simple storytelling. This compelling volume explores the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque and expands upon the theme of war present in his classic novel. Readers are presented with a diverse set of essays that provide a wide range of perspectives on questions such as whether war results in a loss of innocence, and whether the book offers critiques of modern warfare. This edition also touches upon current perspectives related to war and peace, allowing readers to connect the events of the text to the issues of today's world.

Discusses the concept of poverty as it relates to John Steinbeck's novel, "The Pearl."

Because wherever I sat, on the deck of a ship or at a street café in Paris or Bangkok, I would be sitting under the same glass bell jar, stewing in my own sour air. Readers who are familiar with Sylvia Plath's work may recognize this well-known quotation from her first and only novel, The Bell Jar, which tackles issues of depression, mental illness, and the search for individuality. This compelling volume examines Sylvia Plath's life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to The Bell Jar. A collection of twenty-three essays offers readers context and insight to discussions centering around the pervasive impact of illness, the novel as a search for personal identity, and the autobiographical nature of the work. The book also examines contemporary perspectives on depression, such as the sometimes deadly pressure of perfectionism on gifted teens, and the idea that depression and risk of suicide run in families.

A selection of essays discusses the themes of Ralph Ellison's 1952 novel.

Wuthering Heights is unique among novels of its time for its poetic presentation, its lack of authorial comment, and its unusual narrative structure, exerting the energies of hate and love from the confined world of the story. The book deeply challenged embedded Victorian conventions regarding gender equality, religion, and class. This compelling volume discusses the author Emily Bronte's background, the details of which are still not well understood; class conflict in the context of rural and industrial Britain; and contemporary perspectives on class conflict.

"The Social issues in literature series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For further reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index"--

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Thoughts and Letters is a collection of poetic lines and narratives by a Filipino author. This short collection of literary pieces is a creative juice squeezed from an ongoing pandemic. The sociopolitical-themed entries contained in this debut work made manifest the author's generous effort to mirror the realities of his time and serve as an invitation to journey with him in not-so-known, sometimes neglected, packets of collective history--both in the Philippines and of being human."These poems and narratives trace humanity at the core of history, delving into experiences with a passion too vibrant and thundering to be kept mum. "Thoughts and Letters is an invitation to introspect as well as a challenge to expand one's horizon to different terrains of becoming human."

Kex & Kola are two hamsters living in Hamster Valley in the sewer. The sewer is no longer what it once used to be as it is clean, with rivers, crystal clear waters and palm trees looking like a tropical paradise occupied by Hamsters that are middle and upper class. Follow Kex & Kola into a magical sewer in a book written for those who like to dream. From adventures of playing soccer by the crystal-clear stream with Vincent who is a colorful turtle morph and a product of the pet trade, to dreams of one day making it to the rodent's champions league. Kex & Kola teach children about the importance of a good oral hygiene using a fun and entertaining theme. With the toothpaste and fluoride song, toothbrushing is always fun and something that every child should look forward to, twice a day. In a story never before told from below a magical lid, children are thought how to properly brush their teeth with circular movements. A fun saga and an entertaining journey into the sewer in a way that the sewer has never been portrayed before. A magical city built by rodents below a metal lid.

Eleven-year-old Essie, who was abandoned as a baby and lovingly raised by four librarians, meets a mysterious boy whom she believes is her twin brother, but as she gets to know him better, she discovers nothing is as simple as it seems.

3.a får en ny dreng i klassen. Det er Billy. Han ser sej ud. Men måske er han ikke så sej? Lixtal: 10

Julius fylder 9 år i næste uge. Han plejer at få 200 kroner af mormor. Julius kan ikke vente. Han vil bruge de 200 kroner nu! Lixtal: 9

(Quinto libro de la serie "Historias del Valle de Larenal")La primera noche feliz de Miss Universo :Adquiere este sensacional libro a un costo muy accesible , esta historia te encantará , podrás leerlo en todo momento de tu día .No te pierdas esta sensacional novela en los formatos que mas te gusten .

In this testament to the power of imagination and creativity, a young boy finds inspiration in a blank piece of paper and transforms an otherwise ordinary day into an exciting and unforgettable adventure. Playful and fun, this story reminds us all of the power of our imagination and the importance of putting it to use!

Jesper Wung-Sung er forfatter. han skriver om drenge, zombier og guldfisk, der er ude på hævn. Men hans bøger handler også om meget mere end dét, nemlig om livet, venskab, frihed og at finde ud af, hvem man er. I denne bog kan du læse om hans liv, nogle af hans bøger, og hvad der gør dem til noget helt særligt.Opgaver hentes gratis på: fagbog.gyldendal.dk