Karen Hesse bola americká autorka detskej literatúry a literatúry pre mladých dospelých, často s historickým zasadením. Jej diela skúmajú životy a skúsenosti mladých ľudí v náročných historických obdobiach, pričom sa vyznačujú silným zmyslom pre miesto a dobovú atmosféru. Hesse sa sústreďuje na témy odolnosti, rodiny a hľadania vlastnej identity tvárou v tvár nepriazni osudu. Jej štýl je lyrický a prenikavý, vťahuje čitateľov do srdca príbehu a zanecháva v nich trvalý dojem.
Gray skies, foamy waves, and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs, and settle out of the wind for a cozy treat before tramping homeward again.
Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse immerses readers in a small Vermont town in 1924 with this haunting and harrowing tale.
The book beautifully captures the nighttime bond between a father and child through lyrical narration paired with evocative illustrations. Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse's storytelling, complemented by G. Brian Karas's artwork, creates a poignant exploration of their shared experiences and emotions during the quiet hours of the night.
A luminous and lyrical tribute to the enduring, everyday sort of love between a boy and his father. When the sun sets, Dad's night shift as a school caretaker is just beginning. What is it like to work at night, while the rest of the city is asleep? There's the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky motorway in the moonlight and glimpses of shy night-time animals to make the dark magical. Playing basketball in the half-lit sport's hall, sweeping the stage with the match on the radio, reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boy's time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special? Just being with Dad.
I love my thumb, I truly do. It tastes of pears and carrot stew. It's like a hug, an I love you. My mom hoped in a year or two there'd be some things that I outgrew, and some I have, but never you. Parents worry themselves silly over thumb sucking, but really, what's the big deal? It's tasty. lt's comforting. But so what?
Radley's parents had warned her that all hell would break loose if the American People's Party took power. And now, with the president assassinated and the government cracking down on citizens, the news is filled with images of vigilante groups, frenzied looting, and police raids. It seems as if all hell has broken loose. Coming back from volunteering abroad, Radley just wants to get home to Vermont, and the comfort and safety of her parents. Travel restrictions and delays are worse than ever, and by the time Radley's plane lands in New Hampshire, she's been traveling for over twenty-four hours. Exhausted, she heads outside to find her parents—who always come, day or night, no matter when or where she lands—aren't there. Her cell phone is dead, her credit cards are worthless, and she doesn't have the proper travel papers to cross state lines. Out of money and options, Radley starts walking. . . . Illustrated with 50 of her own haunting and beautiful photographs, this is a vision of a future America that only Karen Hesse could write: real, gripping, and deeply personal.
Die literaturwissenschaftliche Arbeit analysiert die Darstellung nordischer Mythen in drei ausgewählten Werken der englischsprachigen Literatur, abgesehen von den bekannten Schriften von Tolkien. Durch eine detaillierte Untersuchung der mythologischen Elemente und deren Einfluss auf die Charaktere und Handlungen wird ein tieferer Einblick in die kulturelle Relevanz und die literarische Verarbeitung dieser Mythen geboten. Die Arbeit bietet somit eine fundierte Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema und trägt zur Diskussion über interkulturelle Einflüsse in der Literatur bei.
The story revolves around a skeptical character who encounters a seemingly decrepit unicorn rumored to grant wishes. As doubts linger, the protagonist grapples with the possibility that this magical creature might hold the key to their desires. The narrative explores themes of belief, magic, and the unexpected, inviting readers to consider what happens when the improbable becomes possible.
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Nicholas Young, a young stowaway aboard Captain James Cook's historic voyage. As the story progresses, readers experience the adventures and challenges faced during this monumental journey, enriched by captivating illustrations that bring the tale to life. The unique viewpoint of a boy on a grand expedition offers an engaging exploration of discovery and exploration.
The characters in a Vermont town, both adult and children, tell from their perspectives the effect that the Ku Klux Klan has in the town.
