Maddigan S Quest

Author : Margaret Mahy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
ISBN : 1869506022

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Maddigan's Quest by Margaret Mahy Pdf

I don't know if the world counts as the world any more, not since the wars of the Destruction ...we're the leftover people going between the leftover places. In a time not far from our own, a colourful group of travellers brave the twisting, tricksy landscape of the Remaking, after Chaos ripped the world apart. They are the magicians, clowns, trapeze artists and musicians of Maddigan's Fantasia, healing the injured land with their gifts of wonder and laughter. Garland Maddigan, the 12-year-old daughter of Ferdy, the Fantasia's ringmaster, has made the trip before, but this journey offers frightening new challenges. Three mysterious children join the Fantasia and the sinister strangers who follow them become a dangerous enigma as Garland slowly unlocks their secret origin. Margaret Mahy is one of the world's best-loved authors, writing wonderfully funny children's stories and ground-breaking novels for young adults, thrilling millions of readers. Margaret is a member of the Order of New Zealand, an honorary doctor of letters and twice winner of Britain's Carnegie Medal for Children's Literature. Playing with time is a dangerous game ...would you dare?

Author : Betty Gilderdale
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781742539034

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Magical Margaret Mahy by Betty Gilderdale Pdf

Throughout her childhood she was making up stories. Before she could write she drew them. By the time she was seven she knew she wanted to write books. Margaret Mahy was a wizard of words and a spinner of magical stories. She was New Zealand's best known author for children, wrote more than 200 books and often appeared in a purple wig or a penguin suit while she delighted audiences with vivacious readings of her stories. But who was Margaret Mahy? What was she like as a child? How did she become a writer? Where did her weird and wonderful ideas come from? Turn these pages and step into a world of the magical Margaret Mahy.

Author : Norman Chance
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781456821647

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Who Was Who on TV by Norman Chance Pdf

The information herein was accumulated of fifty some odd years. The collection process started when TV first came out and continued until today. The books are in alphabetical order and cover shows from the 1940s to 2010. The author has added a brief explanation of each show and then listed all the characters, who played the roles and for the most part, the year or years the actor or actress played that role. Also included are most of the people who created the shows, the producers, directors, and the writers of the shows. These books are a great source of trivia information and for most of the older folk will bring back some very fond memories. I know a lot of times we think back and say, "Who was the guy that played such and such a role?" Enjoy!

Author : Deborah Shepard
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781775580867

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Her Life's Work by Deborah Shepard Pdf

Spanning the impressive careers of five notable New Zealand women, this uncommon examination portrays the lives of Merimeri Penfold, Margaret Mahy, Anne Salmond, Gaylene Preston, and Jacqueline Fahey. Having each carved out their own distinguished reputations as artists, writers, teachers, filmmakers, and thinkers, this investigation demonstrates how each of them has balanced a professional life with a personal one. In five in-depth interviews, this record explores their families, education, the impact intimate relationships have on their creativity, and how each juggles life's demands. Reflecting on immense changes in society throughout their lifetimes, this biographical account illustrates the second half of the 20th century, capturing how it directly affected the women’s professional and personal lives. Touching on major events and challenges, this study also depicts the Land March in 1975, the rise of feminism, and the genesis of Indigenous rights movements. With five stunning new photographic portraits by renowned photographer Marti Friedlander, this is a striking example of how those who grappled with sexism, glass ceilings, and domestic expectation still found the balance to lead fruitful public lives in the arts and academia.

Author : Stephen Jones
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780332772

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The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 18 by Stephen Jones Pdf

The year's darkest tales of terror Here is the latest edition of the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. It features some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre - including Neil Gaiman, Brian Keene, Elizabeth Massie, Glen Hirshberg, Peter Atkins and Tanith Lee. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror also features the most comprehensive yearly overview of horror around the world, lists of useful contact addresses and a fascinating necrology. It is the one book that is required reading for every fan of macabre fiction.

Author : Michael G. Cornelius,Sherry Ginn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476639963

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Apocalypse TV by Michael G. Cornelius,Sherry Ginn Pdf

The end of the world may be upon us, but it certainly is taking its sweet time playing out. The walkers on The Walking Dead have been "walking" for nearly a decade. There are now dozens of apocalyptic television shows and we use the "end times" to describe everything from domestic politics and international conflict, to the weather and our views of the future. This collection of new essays asks what it means to live in a world inundated with representations of the apocalypse. Focusing on such series as The Walking Dead, The Strain, Battlestar Galactica, Doomsday Preppers, Westworld, The Handmaid's Tale, they explore how the serialization of the end of the world allows for a closer examination of the disintegration of humanity--while it happens. Do these shows prepare us for what is to come? Do they spur us to action? Might they even be causing the apocalypse?

Author : Emer O'Sullivan
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0810874962

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Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature by Emer O'Sullivan Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature relates the history of children's literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on authors, books, and genres.

Author : Margaret Mahy
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780571317301

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Maddigan's Fantasia by Margaret Mahy Pdf

In a time not far from our own, a colourful group of travellers braves the twisting, unpredictable landscape of a world trying to remake itself years after near-destruction. They are the magicians, clowns, trapeze artists and musicians of Maddigan's Fantasia, healing the injured land with wonder and laughter. When three mysterious children join the Fantasia - children with uncanny abilities and a secret past - they bring with them powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Soon Garland Maddigan, the 12-year-old daughter of the Fantasia's ringmaster finds herself embroiled in a series of terrifying adventures that will take her within perilous underground tunnels, through the land of the Witch-Finder and across time itself . . .

Author : Ray Long
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780252053481

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The House That Madigan Built by Ray Long Pdf

Michael Madigan rose from the Chicago machine to hold unprecedented power as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. In his thirty-six years wielding the gavel, Madigan outlasted governors, passed or blocked legislation at will, and outmaneuvered virtually every attempt to limit his reach. Veteran reporter Ray Long draws on four decades of observing state government to provide the definitive political analysis of Michael Madigan. Secretive, intimidating, shrewd, power-hungry--Madigan mesmerized his admirers and often left his opponents too beaten down to oppose him. Long vividly recreates the battles that defined the Madigan era, from stunning James Thompson with a lightning-strike tax increase, to pressing for a pension overhaul that ultimately failed in the courts, to steering the House toward the Rod Blagojevich impeachment. Long also shines a light on the machinery that kept the Speaker in power. Head of a patronage army, Madigan ruthlessly used his influence and fundraising prowess to reward loyalists and aid his daughter’s electoral fortunes. At the same time, he reshaped bills to guarantee he and his Democratic troops shared in the partisan spoils of his legislative victories. Yet Madigan’s position as the state’s seemingly invulnerable power broker could not survive scandals among his close associates and the widespread belief that his time as Speaker had finally reached its end. Unsparing and authoritative, The House That Madigan Built is the page-turning account of one the most powerful politicians in Illinois history.

Author : Stephen Jones,Ramsey Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Horror tales, American
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123821253

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The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror by Stephen Jones,Ramsey Campbell Pdf

Author : Margaret Mahy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Quests (Expeditions)
ISBN : OCLC:939916226

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Maddigan's Fantasia by Margaret Mahy Pdf

After the time of Chaos ripped the world apart, a bizarre troupe known as braves the twisting landscape of Remaking. At their centre is twelve-year-old Garland, the ringmaster's daughter. She is worried about the sinister strangers who follow the troupe.

Author : Linda Mooney
Publisher : Linda Mooney
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985930059

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This Battle Lord's Quest by Linda Mooney Pdf

The last time Yulen spoke to her, Atty was heading east, along with Fortune Kalich and several other hunters. With the latest onslaught of Bloods gone, so was the game, until there was little left to hunt to feed the growing population of Alta Novis. Since very few hunters went east, they figured it might yield good results. She planned to be gone four or five days at the most, a week tops, and promised to return with good news. That was, until Fortune returned without Atty. Worried and frightened, the Battle Lord, along with a handful of volunteers, go in search of the Battle Lady. They pray they'll find her alive. Either way, they are determined not to return to the compound without knowing the truth. What they discover will change their world forever.

Author : David Hodgson,Garitt Rocha,Prima Games
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780744019964

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Fallout 76 by David Hodgson,Garitt Rocha,Prima Games Pdf

Emerge from Vault 76 ready to thrive- solo or with friends-with the official guide to Fallout 76. It's the ultimate reference for creating your character, teaming up with allies, defeating enemies, building, crafting, and exploring the wastes of West Virginia! Surviving Aboveground: Detailed training, character creation guidance, and combat strategies help prepare you to embark on your adventure. Quest Walkthroughs: Quest breakdowns and helpful guidance through your journey, from your first steps outside the vault to collecting the last nuclear code! Post-Apocalyptic Atlas: Enhance your exploration with fully labeled maps and detailed information on every wasteland location. Building and Crafting: Learn how create shelter and necessary supplies with the new Construction and Assembly Mobile Platform. Multiplayer: Journey together with fellow Vault Dwellers for the first time! Make teamwork work for you with effective strategies for assembling your crew.

Author : Frank Beddor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-21
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0142409413

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The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor Pdf

The Myth: Alice was an ordinary girl who stepped through the looking glass and entered a fairy-tale world invented by Lewis Carroll in his famous storybook. The Truth: Wonderland is real. Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne, until her murderous aunt Redd steals the crown and kills Alyss? parents. To escape Redd, Alyss and her bodyguard, Hatter Madigan, must flee to our world through the Pool of Tears. But in the pool Alyss and Hatter are separated. Lost and alone in Victorian London, Alyss is befriended by an aspiring author to whom she tells the violent, heartbreaking story of her young life. Yet he gets the story all wrong. Hatter Madigan knows the truth only too well, and he is searching every corner of our world to find the lost princess and return her to Wonderland so she may battle Redd for her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts.

Author : Hugh Leonard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : English drama
ISBN : UOM:39015028742164

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Madigan's Lock ; And, Pizzazz by Hugh Leonard Pdf