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Author : Lucy M. BOSTON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:655708768
Author : Lucy Maria Boston
Publisher : Galaxy Children's Large Print
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0745114679
An English girl, a Polish refugee, and a displaced boy from East Asia explore an island-strewn river near the ancient manor house, Green Knowe.
Author : L. M. Boston
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0606256512
An English girl, a Polish refugee, and a displaced boy from the Orient explore an island-strewn river flowing past the ancient manor house of Green Knowe.
Author : Lucy M. Boston
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780571303489
The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition. These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition. Children of Green Knowe Tolly's great grandmother isn't a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe's moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . . River at Green Knowe 'What a lot of islands the river makes,' said Ida. 'We must go exploring and sail around them all.' And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida's great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets. 'An award-winning classic story of a friendship.' LoveReading4Kids 'Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride.' Publishers Weekly
Author : Boston L Staff,Lucy Maria Boston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : 0571066607
L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. Now the children of Green Knowe--both alive and ghostly--are back in appealing new editions. The spooky original illustrations have been retained, but dramatic new cover art by Brett Helquist (illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events) gives the books a fresh, timeless appeal for today's readers.
Author : R. Reginald
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780941028752
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.
Author : Daniel Hahn
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780191057267
The last thirty years have witnessed one of the most fertile periods in the history of children's books: the flowering of imaginative illustration and writing, the Harry Potter phenomenon, the rise of young adult and crossover fiction, and books that tackle extraordinarily difficult subjects. The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature provides an indispensable and fascinating reference guide to the world of children's literature. Its 3,500 entries cover every genre from fairy tales to chapbooks; school stories to science fiction; comics to children's hymns. Originally published in 1983, the Companion has been comprehensively revised and updated by Daniel Hahn. Over 900 new entries bring the book right up to date. A whole generation of new authors and illustrators are showcased, with books like Dogger, The Hunger Games, and Twilight making their first appearance. There are articles on developments such as manga, fan fiction, and non-print publishing, and there is additional information on prizes and prizewinners. This accessible A to Z is the first place to look for information about the authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educationalists, and others who have influenced the development of children's literature, as well as the stories and characters at their centre. Written both to entertain and to instruct, the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to Children's Literature is a reference work that no one interested in the world of children's books should be without.
Author : Rob Reid
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838910726
From humor and drama to science fiction and history, Reid makes it easy to find just the right place to begin, with unique 10-minute read-aloud suggestions drawn from 200 carefully selected titles.
Author : Kathryn Lindskoog,Ranelda Mack Hunsicker
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780877884088
In an age of electronic games, TV, videos, and the Internet…You can raise a book lover. Reading opens up a lifetime of learning and delight to children. In How to Grow a Young Reader, Kathryn Lindskoog and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker offer suggestions for creating a reader-friendly home, truths about how literature strengthens character development, and helpful strategies for nurturing a love of reading in any child. Includes a helpful guide to over 1,800 books.
Author : Bernice E. Cullinan,Diane Goetz Person
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0826417787
Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.
Author : Don D'Ammassa
Publisher : Infobase Learning
Page : 2061 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-22
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
ISBN : 9781438140636
Presents articles on the horror and fantasy genres of fiction, including authors, themes, significant works, and awards.
Author : Gladys Hunt
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310872641
A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best books for their children ages 0–12. A good book is a gateway into a wider world of wonder, beauty, delight, and adventure. But children don't stumble onto the best books by themselves. They need a parent's help. Author Gladys Hunt discusses everything from how to choose good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid readers. Completely revised and updated to keep pace with the ever-changing world of children's literature, this fourth edition of Honey for a Child's Heart reflects Hunt's broad tastes in books. Rooted in experience, her suggestions will enrich the cultural and spiritual life of your home. She shows you how to: Understand the importance of being a read-aloud family, enjoying books together by reading aloud Give your children a large view of the world, of truth, and of goodness Encourage each child's imagination and good use of language Find the best books for your children Illustrated with drawings from dozens of children's favorites, Honey for a Child's Heart includes book lists geared to your child's age and filled with nearly 1,000 long-time favorites, classics, and wonderful new books that will enrich your child's life. Thousands of parents have used it to furnish their children's inner spirit with the wonder and delight of good reading.
Author : Frances Sinclair
Publisher : School Library Association
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Children's literature, English
ISBN : 9781903446461
Handbook of fantasy fiction for teachers, librarians, parents and guardians and children themselves in which to find many titles of fantasy fiction that they like, or may be tempted, to read. Includes groups such as classic fantasy, comic fantasy, Arthurian, dark fantasy, animals and dragons.
Author : Victor Watson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134588466
This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. The works of several well-known children's authors - UK and the US, traditional and contemporary - are analyzed, and using these examples, the book explores the special nature and appeal of series writing for children. As well as providing an historical overview of the series, the author raises important questions about the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature.
Author : Margaret Hobson,Jennifer Madden,Ray Prytherch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429867538
First published in 1992, this Sourcebook is a basic working tool for all those concerned with children’s reading. It will help librarians and teachers to select a comprehensive stock of children’s’ fiction for their institutions.The authors in the sourcebook have been selected on the grounds of importance, popularity and current availability. Author entries are arranged in alphabetical order and indexes provided by title, series, age-range and genre. Each entry consists of some background information, and evaluative comment on style of the book, a list of the authors books with publisher, date and price, and literary agent where applicable. There is a suggestion of similar authors, sequels, related series and reader age range.