A Storytelling Of Ravens

Author : Kyle Lukoff
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554989133

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A Storytelling of Ravens by Kyle Lukoff Pdf

Kirkus Best Picture Books A sloth of bears, a smack of jellyfish, a nuisance of cats — these are some of the surprising and idiosyncratic names we have for groups of animals. Inspired by the evocative possibilities of collective nouns, also called “terms of venery,” author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Natalie Nelson have created a picture book full of clever wordplay and delightful illustrations. Each spread features a nugget of a story using a particular term, which is accompanied by a collage illustration that serves as the visual punch line. But where did these unusual names come from? Many of them can be traced back to a book on hunting, hawking and heraldry, printed in 1486 — the Book of St. Albans, which has been reproduced many times since. A Storytelling of Ravens provides a unique opportunity to explore and rejoice in the oddities of the English language.

Author : R. H. Dixon
Publisher : Corvus Corone Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Storytelling of Ravens by R. H. Dixon Pdf

FOUR PEOPLE. THREE SECRETS. ONE CABIN. NO WAY OUT British actress Callie Crossley is kidnapped and dumped outside a cabin at the edge of Whispering Woods. All she has is a scrawled message: DEAD TO ME; and two unexpected housemates: a former sitcom star (who looks like hell) and a girl in a wheelchair (who is full of hell). When film producer Torbin Thurston, a man Callie knows personally, turns up at the cabin, Callie has no idea who she can trust anymore. She seems to be the only one who can hear strange whispering and it’s not long till she realises that there’s something dangerous lurking outside in the woods. But are the rumours about Whispering Woods true? Do the trees really talk? And, for those listening, does what they say lead to blood-lust and madness? One way or another, Callie must find a way out before she is consumed by the darkness of Whispering Woods.

Author : Ann Leckie
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316388719

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The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Pdf

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy Provenance

Author : Martyn Russell Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1386124923

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A Storytelling of Ravens by Martyn Russell Dixon Pdf

Author : Kung Jaadee
Publisher : Medicine Wheel Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0993869467

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Raven's Feast by Kung Jaadee Pdf

In this book author Kung Jaadee shares with us that we have each received a special gift from Raven. That gift is our special talent or passion to share with the world.

Author : Gerald McDermott
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0547351194

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Raven by Gerald McDermott Pdf

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Haida Indians
ISBN : 002959667X

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The Raven Steals the Light by Anonim Pdf

"This new edition of a collaboration between one of the finest living artists in North America and one of Canada’s finest poets includes a new introduction by the distinguished anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss. Ten masterful, complex drawings by Bill Reid and ten tales demonstrate the richness and range of Haida mythology, from bawdy yet profound tales of the trickster Raven to poignant, imagistic narratives of love and its complications in a world where animals speak, dreams come real, and demigods, monsters, and men live side by side."--Abebooks.com viewed Oct. 24, 2022.

Author : Roy Henry Vickers,Robert Budd
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781550176612

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Raven Brings the Light by Roy Henry Vickers,Robert Budd Pdf

In a time when darkness covered the land, a boy named Weget is born who is destined to bring the light. With the gift of a raven's skin that allows him to fly as well as transform, Weget turns into a bird and journeys from Haida Gwaii into the sky. There he finds the Chief of the Heavens who keeps the light in a box. By transforming himself into a pine needle, clever Weget tricks the Chief and escapes with the daylight back down to Earth. Vividly portrayed through the art of Roy Henry Vickers, Weget's story has been passed down for generations. The tale has been traced back at least 3,000 years by archeologists who have found images of Weget's journey in petroglyphs on the Nass and Skeena rivers. This version of the story originates from one told to the author by Chester Bolton, Chief of the Ravens, from the village of Kitkatla around 1975.

Author : Roy Goose,Kerry McCluskey
Publisher : Inhabit Media
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1772274348

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Sukaq and the Raven by Roy Goose,Kerry McCluskey Pdf

As Sukaq's mother tells him the story of how the raven created the world, he is suddenly whisked away on the wings of the raven to ride along as the entire world is formed!

Author : Maria Williams
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780789201638

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How Raven Stole the Sun by Maria Williams Pdf

A long time ago, Raven was pure white, like fresh snow in winter. This was so long ago that the only light came from campfires, because a greedy chief kept the stars, moon, and sun locked up in elaborately carved boxes. Determined to free them, the shape-shifting Raven resourcefully transformed himself into the chief's baby grandson and cleverly tricked him into opening the boxes and releasing the starlight and moonlight. Though tired of being stuck in human form, Raven maintained his disguise until he got the chief to open the box with the sun and flood the world with daylight, at which point he gleefully transformed himself back into a raven. When the furious chief locked him in the house, Raven was forced to escape through the small smokehole at the top — and that's why ravens are now black as smoke instead of white as snow. This engaging Tlingit story is brought to life in painterly illustrations that convey a sense of the traditional life of the Northwest Coast peoples. About the Tales of the People series: Created with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Tales of the People is a series of children's books celebrating Native American culture with illustrations and stories by Indian artists and writers. In addition to the tales themselves, each book also offers four pages filled with information and photographs exploring various aspects of Native culture, including a glossary of words in different Indian languages.

Author : George Dawes Green
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446550925

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Ravens by George Dawes Green Pdf

The long awaited, "fast-paced psycho-comedic thrill-ride" from the "master storyteller" [Jonathan Ames] behind The Juror and The Caveman's Valentine. The Boatwrights just won 318 million dollars in the Georgia State lottery. It's going to be the worst day of their lives. When Shaw McBride and Romeo Zderko pull up at a convenience store off I-95 in Georgia, their only thought is to fix a leaky tire and be on their way again to Florida-away from their dull Ohio tech-support jobs. But this happens to be the store from which a 318,000,000 million dollar Jackpot ticket has just been sold -- and when a pretty clerk accidentally reveals to Shaw the identity of the winning family, he hatches a ferociously audacious scheme: He and Romeo will squeeze the family for half their prize. That night, he visits the Boatwright home and takes the family hostage, while Romeo patrols the streets nearby, prepared to murder the Boatwrights' loved ones at any sign of resistance. At first, the family offers none. But Shaw's plot depends on maintaining constant fear-merciless, unfaltering terror-and soon, under the pressure, everyone's sanity begins to unravel . . . At once frightening, comic, and suspenseful, Ravens is a wholly original and utterly compelling novel from one of our most talented writers.

Author : Leah Moore,John Reppion
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781506708843

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Conspiracy of Ravens by Leah Moore,John Reppion Pdf

Teen schoolgirl Anne unexpectedly inherits a mysterious locket and a crumbing English mansion estate from her long-lost aunt. She unearths the family secret that she's part of a magical legacy that gives her fantastic abilities, and she isn't the only girl whose family is involved. But not all the girls are so willing to use their new powers for good... From the writers of Albion and Wild Girl and the artist of Atomic Sheep comes this original graphic novel perfect for tween, teen, and adult fans of fantasy and superheroes alike!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781513260969

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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose by Anonim Pdf

Chulyen the trickster raven loses his nose one day, but he vows to get it back. Luckily he has some special powers to help him! How Raven Got His Crooked Nose is a modern retelling of a traditional Native American fable. Part picture book and part graphic novel, this beautifully illustrated story teaches an important lesson to children through Dena'ina mythology and includes a glossary of Dena’ina words to learn.

Author : Acree Graham Macam
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554989904

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The King of the Birds by Acree Graham Macam Pdf

A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor. In this picture book, inspired by the life of Flannery O’Connor, a young fan of fowl brings home a peacock to be the king of her collection, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail. The girl goes to great lengths to encourage the peacock to display his plumage — she throws him a party, lets him play in the fig tree, feeds him flowers and stages a parade — all to no avail. Then she finally stumbles on the perfect solution. When she introduces the queen of the birds — a peahen — to her collection, the peacock immediately displays his glorious shimmering tail. This delightful story, full of humor and heart, celebrates the legacy of a great American writer. Includes an author’s note about Flannery O’Connor. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

Author : Alice Starmore
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781606600832

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Alice Starmore's Glamourie by Alice Starmore Pdf

Enter the world of Scottish folklore with this unique hardcover guide. Retellings of traditional tales, full-color photographs of knitted costumes inspired by the stories, plus patterns for simpler versions of the original designs.