A beautifully written and illustrated collection of Greek myths containing seventeen famous tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.
Ann Turnbull Knihy
Ann Turnbull je anglická autorka, ktorej pútavé príbehy skúmajú zložitosť dospievania. Jej diela sa ponárajú do tém identity, spolupatričnosti a výziev, ktorým čelia mladí ľudia pri prechode do dospelosti. Turnbullovej jedinečný hlas a prenikavé zobrazenie mladíckych skúseností hlboko rezonujú s čitateľmi, čím si získala uznanie v literatúre pre deti.






Girls with a Voice
- 176 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
Mary Ann dreams of becoming an opera singer, and she's thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart performs in Chelsea. But suddenly Mary Ann is told that she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in... This book was previously published as Historical Mary Ann and Miss Mozart .
1941. London is suffering from the Blitz and the country is gripped by patriotic fervour. Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she moves to a new school and gets drawn into tormenting one of her classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs.
A young Quaker girl and the son of a wealthy merchant face intolerance and persecution in 1662 England in this gripping historical novel that evokes the passion and idealism of young love.
No Friend of Mine
- 143 stránok
- 6 hodin čítania
Class conflict and a personal battle for understanding and acceptance are explored in this thought-provoking novel, set in 1937.
The Gunpowder Plot
- 90 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
November 1605, London Dark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? Two girls follow a mysterious stranger and stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the House of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. But will anyone listen to them?
The Great Fire
- 93 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
Sam survived the Great Plague and found a new home, as a servant of the Giraud family. But now he faces disaster once more: London is in flames. Sam is trapped in the burning city with his old enemt Andre. Can the boys stop fighting long enough to escape the terrifying blaze?
Deep Water
- 102 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
A fateful decision leads Jon to skip school with his friend Ryan, resulting in a perilous situation when Ryan's safety is compromised. As Jon grapples with fear and guilt, he finds himself in a race against time to rescue his friend. With the police closing in and suspicion mounting, Jon must confront his own cowardice and take action, highlighting themes of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of choices.
The powerful sequel to the highly acclaimed No Shame, No Fear
Room for a Stranger
- 136 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
A new arrival quickly becomes a rival, with potentially tragic consequences, in this evocative wartime novel.