Traductor Jacqueline Minett
Editorial: Editorial SiF
In this book, Edebé Prize for Children's Literature, Jordi Sierra i Fabra, from a news story, tells us the adventure of a small beluga whale in her quest for freedom. A story full of poetry, love, friendship and above all, hope for those beings who have to endure some kind of prison.
Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Elsie, the class tattletale, liar, and thief, claims the new girl at school, Annie, as her best friend. But Annie soon makes other friends as well and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie, who later succumbs to the epidemic and dies. Elsie is not absent from school long though. She soon returns there as a ghost, ready to reclaim Annie's friendship and to punish all the girls who bullied her.Ver libro
Best-selling author Alice Hoffman's luminous tale of nostalgia and enchantment, for readers both young and old.Twelve-year-old best friends Hailey and Claire are spending their last summer together when they discover something at the bottom of the murky pool at the Capri Beach Club. There, among the seaweed and jellyfish that a summer storm has blown in from the ocean, is a mysterious and beautiful creature with a sharp tongue and a broken heart -- a mermaid named Aquamarine.As her six sisters beckon her to return to the sea, Aquamarine stubbornly persists in her search for love on land. But as she starts to fade in the burning August sun, a rescue must begin.On the edge of growing up, during a summer that is the hottest on record, Hailey and Claire learn that life can take an unpredictable course, that friendship is forever, and that magic can be found in the most unexpected places.Alice Hoffman is the author of twelve acclaimed and bestselling novels which have been published in more than 20 languages, including Illumination Night, At Risk, Turtle Moon, Practical Magic, which was released as a major motion picture, Here on Earth, an Oprah's Book Club Selection, and most recently, The River King. Her collection of interconnected stories, Local Girls, was chosen by School Library Journal as one of the first best adult books for young readers.Ver libro
Intrepid young witch Willow Moss is back in a third installment of this magical middle grade series, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett. For the first time ever, Willow Moss is going to school. Magical children have long been barred from attending school. And the sudden reversal of the rule by the mysterious (and nefarious) Brothers of Wol seems too good to be true. Why would they decide to change it now? Willow, though hesitant, embarks on this new path with her usual courage and determination. On her first day, she meets new friends Twist and Peg, who will soon become her next partners-in-adventure. Because Willow is about to be tasked with her most urgent mission yet: to protect the children of Starfell, uncover the mystery of a long-lost kingdom—and prevent the very source of all magic from falling into the wrong hands.Ver libro
There are many books on the market giving solutions on how to stop farting. But what is there for people who want to fart more? To fart louder? To fart longer? To fart stronger…both pressure wise, and smell wise? Those that want to become champions at passing wind? Those that want to exercise their right to free speech, and exercise their sphincters at the same time? Those who say to hell with the clean air bill? And to those who want to fart responsibly, and not leave skid marks. And to those that just want to have fun! In this concise, no fluff (well, actually full of fluff and hot air) report you'll learn to do exactly what the audiobook title says... Fart louder, longer and stronger. In this short listen you'll learn to build up the fart pressure with scientific food combining, and how to release it at will with advanced bowel control. Impress your friends, relatives, and partners. You'll be the talk of the town. Learn to create copious amounts of wind, and how to utilize it for best effect. You’ll learn how to generate the gas, how to control and propel it, and how to make it smell beastly! From meek and mild through too big, bold and offensive…in fact deadly! Use these skills to clear a long bank queue, get a seat on a crowded train or bus, get extra legroom on a long flight, in fact the possibilities are endless. Go into stealth mode and watch people give each other the hairy eyeball as they try to figure out who dropped the clanger. Movie theaters, restaurants, amusement rides...nothing is safe...nothing is out of bounds. Get creative! Use your newfound superpowers to go above and beyond what others thought possible. Use shock and awe tactics. Singe people's nose hairs. Create havoc. Have them gagging, and gasping for air. Included are lots of real farts sounds to add to the humor! Enjoy!Ver libro
Equip young readers with the tools they need to defend life’s most important battlefield—their mind—with this powerful resource from New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer. Our minds are constantly being bombarded by thoughts and feelings. But what are those thoughts and feelings? And where, or who, are they coming from? In this young readers' edition of her bestselling book, Joyce Meyer helps kids navigate through the confusing and complex world of the mind, providing easy-to-understand insights and valuable tools on topics such as recognizing and understanding thoughts and feelings, discerning the things and people that influence our thoughts, and training our minds to dwell on all the goodness God has planned for us. Each chapter tackles a specific topic with these helpful sections: Brief introduction with supporting Bible verses Relatable stories that apply the topic to everyday life Quick activities for kids to engage in Powerful memory verses A sample prayer that shows how to bring concerns to God A powerful look at protecting what matters most, this book would be a valuable addition to any young believer’s library.Ver libro
This enchanting book teaches practical witchcraft through wonderfully whimsical stories suitable for all ages. For all witches, or for the witches in all of us, the tales in this collection will serve you well. Each enchanting story contained within A Witch’s Book of Terribles offers a lesson rooted in the art of witchcraft that a walker of any path will be sure to learn from. While witches have long been the impetus of fairy tales, it is now their turn to sit at the heart of the matter. Whether it is a fable of the timid Aunt Brynelda or a legend of the primal Nonna Noxa, there is much to be garnered from each witch’s tale, both great and terrible . . . A Witch’s Book of Terribles is a collection of story-based lessons on witchcraft told through fairy tales, poems, and anecdotes to give witches advice and warnings about the magical path.Ver libro
