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Siobhan Dowd

    4. február 1960 – 21. august 2007

    Siobhan Dowdová sa preslávila svojou vášňou pre literatúru a spravodlivosť. Jej literárne dielo často skúma zložité témy ľudských práv a sociálnej nerovnosti. Dowdová sa zasadzovala za slobodu slova a aktívne pracovala na podpore spisovateľov v núdzi po celom svete. Jej próza je cenená pre svoju hĺbku a súcit.

    Bog Child
    The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
    The Guggenheim Mystery
    A Monster Calls: Stories are wild creatures
    The roads of the Roma
    Sedem minút po polnoci
    • Sedem minút po polnoci

      • 216 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
      4,3(78903)Ohodnotiť

      Patrick Ness sa v románe Sedem minút po polnoci majstrovsky zhostil námetu zosnulej spisovateľky Siobhan Dowd a napísal úchvatný a dojemný príbeh o strate, o ranách osudu a najmä o sile, ktorú si vyžaduje život po smrti najbližších. Dojímavý román o láske, o strate a o nádeji. Conora trápia desivé sny - každú jednu noc, odkedy mamu v nemocnici sužujú liečebnými procedúrami, ktoré aj tak nezaberajú. Ale tento sen je iný. Keď sa dnes v noci Conor prebudí, v okne ho niekto čaká. Niekto starodávny. Niekto, koho neočakával. Netvor starší ako ľudstvo samo, ktorý Conorovi porozpráva tri príbehy o láske, o strate i o nádeji. Ale na oplátku chce od Conora počuť to, z čoho má najväčší strach: chce počuť pravdu.

      Sedem minút po polnoci
    • This is an international anthology of English translations of Roma poetry and prose. The writings in this text reflect the 30 contributors shared experiences of prejudice, discrimination and persecution, as well as joy in nature and life. The lives of the contributors are told in brief biographical notes reflecting the many roads followed by the Roma in coming to terms with modern society.

      The roads of the Roma
    • Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss

      A Monster Calls: Stories are wild creatures
    • The Guggenheim Mystery

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      4,1(49)Ohodnotiť

      Robin Stevens is known for her engaging mystery novels aimed at young readers, often featuring clever plots and relatable characters. Her stories typically revolve around themes of friendship, teamwork, and the excitement of solving mysteries. With a unique blend of humor and suspense, Stevens captivates her audience, making her books not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Her writing style encourages young readers to think critically and use their imagination, making her a standout author in children's literature.

      The Guggenheim Mystery
    • The Pavee and the Buffer Girl

      • 112 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania
      4,0(212)Ohodnotiť

      A stunning new edition of Dowd's moving story of of the reality of life in a traveller community, the simple power of kindness, and love in its many forms. Featuring powerful black and white illustrations from Kate Greenaway longlisted illustrator Emma Shoard.

      The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
    • Bog Child

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      3,8(57)Ohodnotiť

      In "Bog Child," Fergus discovers a murdered child's body while peat digging with his Uncle Tally. Amidst personal turmoil, including family strife and his brother's hunger strike, he grapples with blackmail and emerging feelings for Cora. The story delves into the sacrifices for peace and the resilience of the human spirit.

      Bog Child
    • After Shell's mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, charming, eloquent and persuasive. But when Declan suddenly leaves Ireland to seek his fortune in America, Shell finds herself pregnant and the centre of a scandal that rocks the small community in which she lives, with repercussions across the whole country. The lives of those immediately around her will never be the same again.

      A Swift Pure Cry
    • Memories of Mum are the only thing that make Holly Hogan happy. She's not Holly any more, she's Solace: the girl with the slinkster walk and the super- sharp talk. She's older, more confident - the kind of girl who can walk right out of her humdrum life, hitch to Ireland and find her mum.

      Solace of the Road
    • Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but when it lands, he is missing. They are left wondering where he could have gone and how he could have vanished without a trace.

      The London Eye Mystery