Patricia Hall je uznávanou výskumníčkou a zberateľkou diel Johnnyho Gruella, ktorá sa svojmu výskumu venuje od roku 1967. Jej práca sa zameriava na hlbšie pochopenie Gruelllovho umeleckého odkazu a vplyvu, najmä jeho ikonických postáv. Svoje rozsiahle vedomosti z folkloristiky a muzeológie, získané na UCLA, uplatňuje pri konzultáciách pre múzeá a pri tvorbe dokumentárnych filmov, čím prispieva k uchovaniu a prezentácii Gruelllovho diela pre budúce generácie.
Join Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy as they embark on a delightful adventure to organize their own fair. This engaging Level 3 Ready-to-Read storybook invites young readers to experience the fun and creativity of the siblings as they bring their imaginative fair to life.
This charming illustrated story for young children tells how Raggedy Ann came to be, from scraps in a sewing basket to a cherished doll that has delighted people across the world.
In this charming Level 2 Ready-to-Read adventure, Raggedy Ann and Andy embark on an airplane journey to visit Marcella's grandmother. The story captures the excitement of travel and the joy of family visits, perfect for early readers. Through their delightful escapades, the beloved dolls showcase themes of friendship and adventure, making it a heartwarming tale for young audiences.
Level 1: Starting to Read• Simple stories• Increased vocabulary• Longer sentencesMarcella is learning to read. The dolls want to learn too. With Raggedy Ann¹s help the dolls have a reading adventure!
In this Level 3 Ready-to-Read story, Raggedy Ann and Andy accompany Marcella on her school adventure. The narrative captures the excitement of school life through the eyes of these beloved dolls, highlighting themes of friendship and exploration. As they navigate new experiences together, readers are invited to join in on the fun and learn alongside the characters.
<b> <i>A past crime causes new murder in the latest intriguing Kate O'Donnell mystery</i> </b> 1964. Detective Sergeant Harry Barnard has been ordered to track down notorious Soho club owner Ray Robertson, who hasn't been seen for several days. The case takes on a greater urgency when a battered body is discovered at the gym Ray owns. Is Ray the killer ... or is he a victim? Photographer Kate O'Donnell meanwhile is working on a feature about the regeneration of Canvey Island, finally being rebuilt after the devastating East Coast floods of 1953. But as Kate and Harry are about to discover, the Canvey Island floods, the murder and Ray Robertson's disappearance are connected in more ways than one ...
In Bradfield, einer nordenglischen Industriestadt, kämpfen die Medien um Aufmerksamkeit während des Wahlkampfs. Journalistin Laura Ackroyd beobachtet den wirtschaftlichen Niedergang, als plötzlich ein Mord und ein Selbstmord eines erpressten Stadtrats die Stadt erschüttern. Ein schwuler Journalist riskiert alles für die Wahrheit.
