The Scarlet Boy

Author : Arthur Calder-Marshall
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571325979

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The Scarlet Boy by Arthur Calder-Marshall Pdf

'A variation on the theme of The Turn of the Screw in the manner of Graham Greene with an olive from The Cocktail Party and a dash of Dashiell Hammett.' Cyril Connolly First published in 1961, The Scarlet Boy saw the versatile Arthur Calder-Marshall venturing into gothic terrain with a study in the paranormal. Historian George Grantley agrees to find a property for his school-friend Kit Everness, now a successful QC, in Grantley's home town of Wilchester. Grantley's eye falls on a place dear to him in childhood: Anglesey House, where his boyhood companion Charles Scarlet lived with his glamorous mother, Helen. But Charles committed suicide there, and some say the house is haunted. Grantley and Everness are undeterred; however, they will come to find their rational views tested, and the lives of their loved ones endangered.

Author : Calder-Marshall Arthur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0571325963

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Scarlet Boy by Calder-Marshall Arthur Pdf

'A variation on the theme of The Turn of the Screw in the manner of Graham Greene with an olive from The Cocktail Party and a dash of Dashiell Hammett.' Cyril ConnollyFirst published in 1961, The Scarlet Boy saw the versatile Arthur Calder-Marshall venturing into gothic terrain with a study in the paranormal. Historian George Grantley agrees to find a property for his school-friend Kit Everness, now a successful QC, in Grantley's home town of Wilchester. Grantley's eye falls on a place dear to him in childhood: Anglesey House, where his boyhood companion Charles Scarlet lived with his glamorous mother, Helen. But Charles committed suicide there, and some say the house is haunted. Grantley and Everness are undeterred; however, they will come to find their rational views tested, and the lives of their loved ones endangered.

Author : Tom Wakefield,Patrick Gale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015043786592

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The Scarlet Boy by Tom Wakefield,Patrick Gale Pdf

Taking his inspiration from the powerful screen goddesses of the day, young Edward will stop at nothing in his single-minded pursuit of stardom, cutting a swathe through his parents' mining community and the local grammar school.

Author : Jayden Smith, 1st
Publisher : Misunderstood Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798986717890

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The Scarlet Boy by Jayden Smith, 1st Pdf

"THe scarlet boy" is an exhilarating superhero adventure that chronicles the life-changing events of a young boy named Ethan Scarlet. Plagued by loneliness and a sense of isolation at school, Ethan's life takes an extraordinary turn when he is struck by a bolt of red eclipsed lightning, altering his DNA and gifting him extraordinary superpowers. Ethan Scarlet, a quiet and introverted student, faces daily struggles with fitting in and making friends at his school, a place where he often feels invisible. His isolation fuels his imagination, and he finds solace in dreaming of a life beyond the confines of his mundane existence. One fateful afternoon, while walking home through a raging storm, Ethan becomes the target of a rare and powerful natural phenomenon. A red eclipsed lightning bolt streaks from the sky, striking him directly and causing a surge of electrifying energy to course through his veins, rewriting his genetic makeup in the process. Awakening to a world of newfound abilities, Ethan discovers he has gained the power to effortlessly leap across the city skyline, his every step defying gravity. His speed knows no limits, allowing him to outpace the fastest vehicles and traverse great distances in mere seconds. Ethan had decided to become a superhero. He then decided to craft a new costumes to fight against the evil humanity faces on earth.

Author : Mark Sullivan
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Germany
ISBN : 1503902374

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Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan Pdf

A teenage boy in 1940s Italy becomes part of an underground railroad that helps Jews escape through the Alps, but when he is recruited to be the personal driver for a powerful Third Reich commander, he begins to spy for the Allies.

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Random House
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781448173020

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Warrior Scarlet by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

Drem longs for the day he will win his Warrior Scarlet. But with a withered spear arm, how will he take part in the ritual Wolf Slaying which will prove his worth as a man of the tribe? With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Winer of the Carnegie Medal and many other honours, Rosemary was awarded a CBE in 1992 for services to children's literature.

Author : Patty Blount
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781402298578

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Some Boys by Patty Blount Pdf

Some girls say no. Some boys don't listen. When Grace meets Ian, she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. After she accuses Zac, the town golden boy, of rape, everyone turns against her. Ian wouldn't be the first to call her a slut and a liar. Except Ian doesn't reject her. He's the one person who looks past the taunts and the names and the tough-girl act to see the real Grace. He's the one who gives her the courage to fight back. He's also Zac's best friend. "A bold and necessary look at an important, and very real, topic. Everyone should read this book." — Jennifer Brown, author of Thousand Words and Hate List A gut-wrenching, powerful love story told from alternating points of view by the acclaimed author of Send.

Author : Fíona Scarlett
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571365227

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Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett Pdf

'I can't remember ever reading anything so moving . . . It's so beautiful.' MARIAN KEYESThey say boys don't cry.But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true.And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen?They say boys don't cry, but you might . . .'Unforgettable.' Donal Ryan'Authentic to the bone' Kit de WaalIt will break your heart in a million different ways.' Louise O'Neill'Powerful and poignant.' Ruth Hogan'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' Louise NealonWhat readers are saying:'Fiona Scarlett is certainly up there with the likes of Roddy Doyle . . . A beautifully written, authentic novel, that will make you both laugh and cry, I just want to recommend this book to everyone.''This is a heartbreaking and very emotional novel that is exquisitely written. Fíona's writing style helps to bring such raw emotion to the text that it was impossible to not shed a tear!''I cried so much reading this book . . . A stunning read that I'll be thinking about for a long time.''There is a lot of humour to balance the heartache . . . All humanity is here, in all its shades, and that's what stays with you long after you finish reading. A brilliant debut.'

Author : John Henry Pepper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Chemistry
ISBN : OXFORD:600044593

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The Boy's Book of Metals by John Henry Pepper Pdf

Author : Dav Pilkey
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545356794

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The Paperboy (Caldecott Honor Book) by Dav Pilkey Pdf

From #1 bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey, a Caldecott Honor picture book about a boy, his dog, and the solitude they share before the world wakes up. In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the comfort of their warm bed to deliver newspapers. As the boy pedals his bike along a route he knows by heart, his dog runs by his side, both enjoying a world that, before sunrise, belongs only to them. Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey celebrates the beauty found in silence and the peace that comes from being with a beloved friend in this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book. For more acclaimed picture books from Dav Pilkey, check out Dog Breath, The Hallo-Wiener, 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, and Julius (written by Angela Johnson). And don't forget the worldwide bestselling Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club graphic novels and Captain Underpants chapter books!

Author : Carol McLeod
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781662906886

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The Scarlet Bird by Carol McLeod Pdf

A pandemic of unknown origin is sweeping the land of Adeon-Fjior, ruthlessly killing its youngest generation., Healers with magic-enhanced abilities are unable to save the afflicted children. Triona Rigfer, a young woman of considerable artistic skill, has dreams of becoming a scribe/illustrator. After losing her four younger sisters to the pandemic, Triona sets out on a journey to the Tower of Scribes, accompanied by a newly-adopted scarlet bird she befriends while sketching him. Their journey to the Tower of Scribes is interrupted when Triona and the scarlet bird find themselves unwittingly playing a key role in the much-needed eradication of the "unpeopling."

Author : A.C. Gaughen
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408819760

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Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen Pdf

Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the evil Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only her fellow outlaws, John Little, Much and Robin Hood know the truth - this agile thief is no boy but in fact a fearless young woman with a secret past. But Scarlet is torn between her desire to get as far from Lord Gisbourne as possible and a strong sense of responsibility to those who took her in when she was first on the run. As Gisbourne draws closer to Scarlet and puts innocent lives at risk, she must decide how much the people of Nottinghamshire mean to her, especially John Little and Robin, whose quick smiles and temper have the rare power to unsettle Scarlet. Full of exciting action, secrets and romance, this imaginative retelling of the classic tale will have readers following every move of Robin Hood and his band of thieves.

Author : John Henry Pepper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590776049

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The boy's playbook of science. Revised with additions by T.C. Hepworth by John Henry Pepper Pdf

Author : Fletcher Moss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1908435445

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The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss Pdf

Poison boy Dalton Fly, a lowly food taster to the rich, has a lucky escape after drinking laced wine. But his mate is less fortunate, and Dalton wants answers. Who murdered his friend and what were they were really after? With the help of aristocratic girl, Scarlet Dropmore, whose life he unwittingly saved, he sets out to rescue his city from the poisoners within.

Author : James Hurst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Brothers
ISBN : 0886820006

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The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst Pdf

Ashamed of his younger brother's physical handicaps, an older brother teaches him how to walk and pushes him to attempt more strenuous activities.