Verlag: Integral
What do Nightcreatures do? They fly from the South to the North. They tell stories in English on the way. They draw what you cannot see. They make friends. Don't you want to join them?
Georgina watches me. She doesn’t try to poke me or pull my tail. She doesn’t push her face into mine, and she speaks very softly. “Welcome,” she says.Most shelter animals dream of going home with a forever family. But for Elvis, being chosen by Mrs. Pemberton is a nightmare. He’s been taken away from his sister, Etta, and is determined to get back to the shelter to find her.In spite of himself, Elvis becomes curious about ten-year-old Georgina Pemberton, who builds LEGO skyscrapers in her bedroom while navigating her parents’ divorce. The longer he’s in his new home, the more he starts recognizing new feelings: admiration for Georgina’s creations, affection for the other pets, and even empathy for the Pembertons—despite his longing for Etta.As Georgina sets out to build her most impressive skyscrapers yet, the Twin Towers, Elvis realizes that maybe both humans and animals have felt the pain of loss, but with some resilience and hope, we all possess the strength to rebuild.“Elvis’s journey is sweet and funny and profound.”—Eliot Schrefer, National Book Award finalistZum Buch
An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! The police are no closer to solving the murder of horse trainer, John Straker. He was killed on Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse, Silver Blaze, has been missing since the night of the attack. The country’s most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared. What’s worse, his trainer has been murdered! All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the murderer and return Silver Blaze to safety – all before the Wessex Cup race.Zum Buch
This collection of thirty 'Pete the Bee' stories are written by British author Paul Cook, FRSA. The stories are set on an animal rescue farm somewhere in rural England. The principal characters include Shebdon the shire horse, Brandon the fly, Greggor the Goose, Claridge the cat and, of course, Pete the Bee - who usually saves the day.These light-hearted, often humorous short stories can be enjoyed by children of all ages whether as readers or listeners. A series of misunderstandings, muddles, mishaps, bad judgement and, often tales with a moral, contribute to a wide variety of story lines which will engage and delight children and adults alike.Zum Buch
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle-grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the US, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US — and her new label of “Middle Eastern”, an identity she’s never known before.But this life also brings unexpected surprises — there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.Zum Buch
Science fairy tales read by fairies. It reads science common sense as a story.Zum Buch
Grains contain fiber and vitamins for a healthy body! Wheat, oats, rice, and other grains are part of a balanced diet. Carefully leveled text and colorful photographs teach early readers about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.Zum Buch
