Fog Island

Author : Tomi Ungerer
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0714865354

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Fog Island by Tomi Ungerer Pdf

" Top 10 Children’s Book 2013 – New York Times Book Review A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2013 A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2013 "Tomi Ungerer has created another masterpiece." – Eric Carle In this imaginative tale from master storyteller Tomi Ungerer, two young siblings find themselves cast away on mysterious Fog Island. No one has ever returned from the island’s murky shores, but when the children begin to explore, they discover things are not quite as they expected. Ungerer’s captivating drawings evoke the eerie beauty and magic surrounding this timeless adventure. Selected by both The New York Times and Publishers Weekly as one of the year’s best children’s books, Fog Island is destined to become a modern classic. "

Author : Mariette Lindstein
Publisher : HarperCollins publishers
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Cults
ISBN : 0008245347

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Fog Island by Mariette Lindstein Pdf

When Sofia meets Franz Oswald, the handsome, charming leader of a mysterious New Age movement, she's dazzled and intrigued. Visiting his headquarters on Fog Island, Sofia's struck by the beautiful mansion overlooking the sea, the gardens, the sense of peace and the purposefulness of the people who live there. And she can't ignore the attraction she feels for Franz. So she agrees to stay, just for a while. But as summer gives way to winter, and the dense fog from which the island draws its name sets in, it becomes clear that Franz rules the island with an iron fist. No phones or computers are allowed. Contact with the mainland is severed. Electric fences surround the grounds. And Sofia begins to realize how very alone she is and that no one ever leaves Fog Island...

Author : Mariette Lindstein
Publisher : HQ
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008245398

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Shadow of Fog Island (Fog Island Trilogy, Book 2) by Mariette Lindstein Pdf

Author : Thorbjoern Mann
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462824106

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The Fog Island Argument by Thorbjoern Mann Pdf

The book explores two issues about design: The first, evaluation of arguments used in discussions about design, planning, policy proposals, a subject neglected by traditional logic presents proposals for their systematic assessment. The second is based on the insight that design arguments contain premises spanning the entire range of types of human knowledge, whose validation draws on all approaches to human inquiry (including but not limited to scientifi c method). A general education course using exposure to design tasks therefore would provide students with a better framework for exploring and understanding all these inquiry forms, and how they relate to one another.

Author : Keith Robinson
Publisher : Unearthly Tales
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-16
Category : Fog
ISBN : 098439060X

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Island of Fog by Keith Robinson Pdf

"Eight children on a foggy island begin to experience frightening physical transformations. Are they freaks of nature, or subjects of a dark, sinister experiment?"--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Kyo Maclear
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781770494930

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The Fog by Kyo Maclear Pdf

A clever and whimsical environmental fable about a bird who is a human-watcher from a dynamic author-illustrator duo. Warble is a small yellow warbler who lives on the beautiful island of Icyland, where he pursues his hobby of human watching. But on a warm day, a deep fog rolls in and obscures his view. The rest of the birds don't seem to notice the fog or the other changes Warble observes on the island. The more the fog is ignored, the more it spreads. When a Red-hooded Spectacled Female (Juvenile) appears, Warble discovers that he's not the only one who notices the fog. Will they be able to find others who can see it too? And is the fog here to stay? Kyo Maclear's witty story, brought to life with the delicate, misty artwork of Kenard Pak, is a poignant yet humorous reminder of the importance of environmental awareness.

Author : Michelle Bailat-Jones
Publisher : Nuisse Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1732882509

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Fog Island Mountains by Michelle Bailat-Jones Pdf

A novel about the dangers of action taken in grief and of a belief in healing through storytelling.

Author : Keith Robinson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1449538037

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Labyrinth of Fire by Keith Robinson Pdf

Hal Franklin and his friends have made it safely into Miss Simone's world. As shapeshifters, some of them are looking forward to meeting their alternate kind. But others dread the prospect. Dewey, for instance, quickly feels the pressure of being a centaur. Meanwhile, Lauren and Hal are quaking in their shoes. The village in the north is under constant attack from harpies and dragons, and these vicious creatures must somehow be reasoned with and persuaded not to plunder and steal, and most importantly, not to eat humans! The trouble is, neither harpies nor dragons are interested in negotiating. Hal and his friends join forces to deal with these serious issues. They end up in the heart of dragon country, down in the Labyrinth of Fire beneath an oozing volcano. Somehow they must make the dragons see the error of their ways. Their quest forces them to question the extent of their shapeshifting abilities... and this leads to a shocking discovery that is likely to start a war.

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545457477

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Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion by Samantha Seiple Pdf

Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II--until now. GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand combat during the war. Complete with more than 80 photographs throughout and first person accounts of this extraordinary event, GHOSTS IN THE FOG is sure to become a must-read for anyone interested in World War II and a perfect tie-in for the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Author : Keith Robinson
Publisher : Unearthly Tales
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lake of Spirits by Keith Robinson Pdf

Shapeshifters. Mermaids. And a shapeshifting mermaid! Sixteen years ago... Jolie was just a one-year-old baby when, as part of an experimental shapeshifter program, she transformed into a mermaid-like creature... and stuck in that form. Faced with the impossible challenge of raising her, the scientists had no choice but to hand her over to others of her kind, the mysterious miengu people of the lake. Present day... It’s rumored that these enchanting water spirits can heal the sick. Imagine if Jolie, now a teenager, can be brought back into the human world! She has the power to save lives — if she’s willing. That’s the task facing Hal and his shapeshifter friends. Jolie is beautiful, and the boys are utterly besotted. But the girls are certain there’s more to her than meets the eye. Is she delightful... or deadly? “Robinson has crafted one of his best characters yet — a nuanced and challenging individual who will keep Hal and company as well as readers guessing until the very end.” —ROGER ESCHBACHER, AUTHOR

Author : Keith Robinson
Publisher : Unearthly Tales
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Gargoyle Scourge by Keith Robinson Pdf

A magical fantasy adventure with shapeshifters and creatures from myth and legend. Suitable for all readers 9 and up. Parents, read this with your children! Eleven-year-old Melinda Strickland is setting out on her first mission as a shapeshifter—to save a town from unruly gargoyles. The ugly stone creatures have been perched on the rooftops of Garlen's Well for decades, warding off evil spirits, but lately they've grown mischievous and downright destructive. Somebody needs to talk to them, find out what's going on, and persuade them to be more respectful of private property. That somebody is Melinda, daughter of famous shapeshifters Robbie the ogre and Lauren the harpy. But what kind of creature will she get to be? Travis Franklin accompanies her on the trip west, though Melinda is keen to point out she's in charge, not him. He's only a dragon, after all. Nothing ever goes as planned. What promises to be a fairly routine mission turns into something quite deadly . . . GARGOYLE SCOURGE is the third installment in the Island of Fog Legacies series. Good, clean, sometimes scary fun for young readers, and suitable for adults as well.

Author : Edward Clayton McCarty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Detective and mystery plays
ISBN : CUB:P101011906004

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Fog Island by Edward Clayton McCarty Pdf

Author : Drew Doggett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996129235

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Wild: the Legendary Horses of Sable Island (Special Ed.) by Drew Doggett Pdf

In this large-format, special edition book by award-winning photographer Drew Doggett, discover the story of the wild and free horses of Sable Island as told through over 100 exquisitely reproduced photographs and personal writings. This book comes encased in a protective slipcase and with a companion print.

Author : Alexandra Witze,Jeff Kanipe
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847658418

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Island on Fire by Alexandra Witze,Jeff Kanipe Pdf

Laki is Iceland's largest volcano. Its eruption in 1783 is one of history's great, untold natural disasters. Spewing out sun-blocking ash and then a poisonous fog for eight long months, the effects of the eruption lingered across the world for years. It caused the deaths of people as far away as the Nile and created catastrophic conditions throughout Europe. Island on Fire is the story not only of a single eruption but the people whose lives it changed, the dawn of modern volcanology, as well as the history and potential of other super-volcanoes like Laki around the world. And perhaps most pertinently, in the wake of the eruption of another Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, which closed European air space in 2010, acclaimed science writers Witze and Kanipe look at what might transpire should Laki erupt again in our lifetime.

Author : Keith Robinson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798767874163

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Golem of Gloom (Island of Fog, Book 14) by Keith Robinson Pdf

A lost and lonely golem wearing a crown of sticks. Who made her, and why? And where is she headed? The shapeshifters are faced with a curious mission when they run across a ten-foot-tall woman sculpted from mud and animated by magic. A golem is usually a mindless automaton, but this one has a purpose, a reason to keep moving. If only she could remember what it was! Her route home to a nonexistent castle is fraught with danger, and the shapeshifters vow to help the confused creature. Unfortunately, the journey has to be on foot or she'll fall apart, so a quick flight becomes a major trek through perilous lands. It turns out there's more to this golem than meets the eye . . . With a classic fairy tale feel, GOLEM OF GLOOM is the fourteenth book in the Island of Fog series.