Alan Marks Knihy

Příběhy lásky s rozdílem . . . Je tu polibek u ohně, který byl omylem, teta nenávidící muže u moře a střelec v Texasu, který hledá potyčku. Je tu bílá volavka letící nad lesem a posel běžící mezi dvěma lavičkami v parku. A samozřejmě, je tu dívka, která se setkává s chlapcem . . . Tyto příběhy lásky napsali američtí autoři Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Sarah Orne Jewett, O. Henry a kanadská autorka Lucy Maud Montgomery (autorka slavné Anny ze Zelených střech).

Jack London pútavo rozohráva motív priateľstva v drsných podmienkach krásnej, ale zradnej aljašskej divočiny. Jeho hrdina Biely tesák sa musí podriaďovať nielen vlčím, ale i ľudským zákonom. Na vlastnej koži spoznáva dobro i zlo. Prežitie závisí od jeho inteligencie a od schopnosti prispôsobiť sa okolnostiam vo vlčej i ľudskej svorke.

Veľmi zjednodušená verzia klasického príbehu je určená mierne pokročilým angličtinárom.

A collection of tree tales from around the world. Suggested level: junior, primary

When Heidi's Aunt Dete gets a new job in Frankfurt she takes Heidi up the mountains and leaves her with her grandfather who is not at all thrilled about having Heidi live with him. Just as Heidi and her Grandfather have become happy living together, Aunt Dete returns, wanting to take Heidi back to Frankfurt to be company for a rich little girl who is sick.

Ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

Now back in print, here is the companion volume to Alan Marks's award-winning book Over the Hill and Far Away. "At once fresh and old-fashioned, this fine presentation is most enjoyable proof of the durable appeal of Mother Goose.--The Horn Book. Full color.

Pán Scrooge je známy ako lakomec a jeho chamtivosť nepozná hraníc. Dokonca ani na Vianoce sa jeho tvrdé srdce neobmäkčí, len podráždene a s kyslým výrazom na tvári sleduje predvianočný zhon. Nečakaná a tajuplná návšteva, ktorá ho vyľaká, však mnohé zmení. Navštívi ho Marley, jeho dávny obchodný partner, čo by však nebolo nič neobvyklé, keby Marley nebol dávno mŕtvy. A nebude to len duch Marleyho, ale pána Scroogea prídu osobne pozrieť aj ďalšie prízraky. Štedrý deň sa neúprosne blíži a s ním možnosť vykúpenia. Prehodnotí Scrooge svoj doterajší život, alebo sa bude naďalej utápať v pocitoch odporu a nenávisti? Najkrajší príbeh veľkého anglického rozprávača " Vianočná koleda" z roku 1843 aj v súčasnosti dokáže zaujať a osloviť čitateľov po celom svete.

The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This classic story by Anna Sewell is retold for young children in picture book form. Black Beauty is the moving story of a young horse's journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London, and the cruelty and kindness he encounters along the way. This read-aloud text is accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Alan Marks.

Re-live Robin Hood's daring escapades with his Merry Men, and then find out about the men who might have inspired these stories.

A thrillingly spooky tale based upon the story by Oscar Wilde for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The Canterville Ghost has been scaring away new residents in his castle for 500 years, but when the Otis family move in it becomes clear they are just as determined to make him leave. But who will succeed?

Retells three stories of King Arthur's knights, two highlighting Sir Gawain and his personality, and one telling of how Gawain's brother, Sir Gareth, was knighted.

„Ľudské mláďa. Odchovanec vlkov. Mrštný ako had. Rýchly ako panter. Stane sa lovcom – lovcom lovcov.” Krásny dobrodružný príbeh Maugliho - chlapca, ktorý vyrastie medzi zvieratami v divokej džungli, splynie s ňou a stane sa jej súčasťou.

Dojemný tragický príbeh o láske malej morskej víly, ktorá sa veľmi chcela stať človekom, lebo sa zaľúbila do krásneho pozemského princa, a obetuje mu to najcennejšie, čo má, svoj hlas a svoj život. Je to aj najmilšia rozprávka maliarky a ilustrátorky Maje Dusíkovej, ktorej ilustrácie robia z knihy malý šperk.

Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard, lured by rumors of treasure, becomes involved with a smuggler who leads him into danger and adventure.

Čierny krásavec po svojom prvom vydaní v roku 1877 obišiel celý svet a stal sa najobľúbenejším príbehom zo života zvierat. Edícia Klasické príbehy, v ktorej táto čarovná knižka vyšla, novátorsky využíva fotografie a ilustrácie na dokreslenie textu, umožňuje deťom v akomkoľvek veku vstúpiť do skutočného sveta pôvodného románu Anny Sewellovej a nájsť v ňom veľa potešenia. Kapitoly: Môj prvý domov, Birtwický park, V hostinci, Nový paholok, Lúčenie, Earlshall, Vidiecky kôň, Nájomný kôň, Znovu ma predali, Na trhu, Zapriahnutý do londýnskej drožky, Londýn v časoch Krásavca, Ťažké časy, Môj posledný domov, Kone Anny Sewellovej.

When their father is taken away by strangers, the lives of three children are altered forever. They move with their mother to a cottage by a railway. The railway becomes their playground, and they befriend the rail workers and passengers who eventually help to reunite them with their father.

Gerald, Cathy and Jimmy are out exploring when they discover an enchanted castle. Even better, they meet a princess who says she has a ring of invisibility. But how much is she making up - and how much is pure magic?

The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

Všetko kúzlo jednej z najobľúbenejších rozprávok Hansa Christiana Andersena ožilo na týchto stránkach prekrásnymi ilustráciami Manuely Andreani.

After dinner we turned the lights out and played 'hide-and-seek'. In the dark, I touched a hand, a very cold hand. Now, because of the game, I had to hide in the dark with ...with this cold person - not speaking, not knowing who it was. Slowly the others found us, hid with us, until we were all there - all thirteen. Thirteen? But there were only twelve people in the house! We touched each other in the dark, counting. Thirteen. Quickly, nervously, I lit a match to see...

What if your whole world was turned upside down in one day? One moment Ivan is daydreaming in class, the next hes fighting for survival. The German army have surrounded his home city of Leningrad. His fathers gone to fight and his mother is at the hospital looking after the sick. Theres only Ivan to look after his sister and his baby brother. As the Russian winter gets worse and the Nazis get even closer the city is cut off from the outside world. No electricity, no food, no hope? Will Ivan a

"A heartwarming and charming book about the love and friendship between a little girl and her dog".--"American Bookseller". Full color.

Comedy A. A. Milne Characters: 4 male, 3 female Arrangements have been made for Prince Simon to marry Princess Camilla. The King and Queen are nervous because-- let's face it-- Camilla is plain! It is decided that a beautiful maid will impersonate Camilla until the wedding. The Prince hears of Camilla's beauty and, considering himself rather plain, has his extremely handsome man Carlo impersonate him. Simon and Camilla meet by chance and fall in love. Each is beautiful to the other and they live happily ever after.

David Copperfield is the story of a young man’s adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters are his tyrannical stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his brilliant, but ultimately unworthy school-friend Steerforth; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; his nemesis, the eternally humble Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora; and the magnificently impecunious Micawber, one of literature’s great comic creations. In David Copperfield – the novel he described as his ‘favourite child’ – Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.

Keiner will mehr mit dem Teddy spielen und schliesslich wird er auch noch im Park vergessen. Aber das ist sein Glück ...

David Copperfield, souvent considéré comme le chef-d'œuvre de Charles Dickens (1812-1870), était en tout cas celui de ses quinze romans que préférait l'auteur : il y avait mis beaucoup de lui-même. Le texte intégral de ce roman foisonnant, aussi riche en humour qu'en émotion, en aventures qu'en vérité psychologique, occupe un millier de pages. Pour se faire une idée de sa qualité exceptionnelle, il est légitime de commencer par une version abrégée. Par bonheur il en existe une que Dickens avait lui-même établie en 1861, afin d'introduire David Copperfield dans le répertoire de ses lectures publiques d'extraits de ses œuvres : d'une part, l'enlèvement d'Emily par un ami de David et les conséquences tragiques de cet enlèvement ; d'autre part, l'amour et le mariage de David et Dora ; Dickens a puisé des éléments dans d'autres chapitres pour donner un aperçu plus représentatif de son vaste travail. Le travail ardu de condensation a été habilement mené. La lecture durait deux heures ; elle devint la favorite de Dickens qui la donna soixante et onze fois dans la dernière décennie de sa vie. C'est le texte de cette lecture, inédit en français sus cette forme que nous proposons aujourd'hui dans la traduction de Sylvère Monod, revue et mise au point pour la circonstance.

Das Schimpansenbaby Rickie verliert seine Mutter durch Wilderer und soll auf einem kongolesischen Markt verkauft werden. Glücklicherweise wird sie von einem Mann gerettet und in sein Haus aufgenommen. Dort freundet sich Rickie mit dem Hund Henri an. Der wird ihr Mutterersatz bis sie alt genug ist, um in einem Camp für verwaiste Schimpansen eigenständig weiterzuleben. Eine bewegende Geschichte von der weltbekannten Schimpansenforscherin Jane Goodall, wunderbar illustriert von Alan Marks. Ein minedition-Themenbuch für den Einsatz in Kindergarten und Schule.