Author : Anonim
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
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The Strange Children
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The Strange Children
Caroline Gordon
Author : Caroline Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Catholic fiction
ISBN : 1685952364
The Strange Children by Caroline Gordon Pdf
"Old friends have convened at the Tennessee home of Sarah and Steve Lewis. Their gathering, witnessed and recorded solely by Lucy, Sarah and Steve’s nine-year-old daughter, involves the happenings, both usual and unusual, which can encompass everyday life: reminiscences of good and interesting times in the tropics of St. Tropez; dinner preparations and party games; livestock inspections and examinations of conscience; religious revivals and hints of infidelity. Yet beneath the stillness of the surface simmers a fundamental tension of life — the tension between authentic purpose and agnosticism, between a life divinely ordained in a particular direction and one of wandering across “a darkling plain.”The second of two novels Caroline Gordon wrote after her conversion to the Catholic faith, The Strange Children was deemed “a beautiful book” by Flannery O’Connor, thanks to the dramatic development of grace in its characters. A finalist (alongside The Catcher in the Rye and Faulkner’s Requiem for a Nun) for the 1952 National Book Award, The Strange Children is a sophisticated portrait of life, rendered with the peculiar talent of a child."--
The Strange Children
Caroline Gordon
Author : Caroline Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:gb52012966
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The Strange Birds of Flannery O'Connor
Amy Alznauer
Author : Amy Alznauer
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781592703432
The Strange Birds of Flannery O'Connor by Amy Alznauer Pdf
“I intend to stand firm and let the peacocks multiply, for I am sure that, in the end, the last word will be theirs.” —Flannery O’Connor When she was young, the writer Flannery O’Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. She’d watch their wings flap, their beaks peck, and their eyes glint. At age six, her life was forever changed when she and a chicken she had been training to walk forwards and backwards were featured in the Pathé News, and she realized that people want to see what is odd and strange in life. But while she loved birds of all varieties and kept several species around the house, it was the peacocks that came to dominate her life. Written by Amy Alznauer with devotional attention to all things odd and illustrated in radiant paint by Ping Zhu, The Strange Birds of Flannery O’Connor explores the beginnings of one author’s lifelong obsession. Amy Alznauer lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, a dog, a parakeet, sometimes chicks, and a part-time fish, but, as of today, no elephants or peacocks. Ping Zhu is a freelance illustrator who has worked with clients big and small, won some awards based on the work she did for aforementioned clients, attracted new clients with shiny awards, and is hoping to maintain her livelihood in Brooklyn by repeating that cycle.
Strange Star
Emma Carroll
Author : Emma Carroll
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399556074
Strange Star by Emma Carroll Pdf
From the critically acclaimed author of In Darkling Wood comes a spine-tingling novel inspired by Frankenstein with more than a hint of mystery and suspense. One stormy June evening, five friends meet at Villa Diodati, the summer home of Lord Byron. After dinner is served, they challenge each other to tell ghost stories that will freeze the blood. But one of the guests--Mary Shelley--is stuck for a story to share. Then there's an unexpected knock at the front door. Collapsed on the doorstep is a girl with strange scars on her face. She has traveled a long way with her own tale to tell, and now they all must listen. Hers is no ordinary ghost story, though. What starts as a simple tale of village life soon turns to tragedy and the darkest, most dangerous of secrets. Sometimes the truth is far more terrifying than fiction . . . and the consequences are even more devastating. Praise for Emma Carroll's In Darkling Wood: "A haunting and poignant exploration of family, loss, and redemption." --Booklist, Starred "A tale brimming with emotion and atmosphere. . . . [In Darkling Wood] is absorbing and well written. Hand this to readers who enjoy fantasy, fairy tales, and magical realism."--School Library Journal, Starred "Magic and mystery adds appeal to this already compelling family drama...and Carroll manages to wrap all of the threads into a wholly satisfying ending."--Bulletin
The Strange and Curious Guide to Trauma
Sally Donovan
Author : Sally Donovan
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781787757486
The Strange and Curious Guide to Trauma by Sally Donovan Pdf
'Our book about trauma features buzzy bees stuck in your tummy, yes, and also science and superheroes, carrots and lambs, lollies and, unfortunately for me, baboons...' Join Ordinary Jo, some people, Courtney Cortisol, Amy Amygdala and friends to be guided through the curious world of trauma. This fully illustrated guide for children aged 8-12 features an array of quirky characters and facts about trauma woven into a therapeutic story. Learn why some carrots grow perfectly straight, others wonky and wobbly - and why that's ok! Find out all the clever ways our strange and curious bodies keep us safe all the time, and what the different nutty parts of our brain do for us when we are afraid! Discover all this and more to understand your own experiences, body, and even friends better too. (And just in case you don't remember it all, there is a summary of all the things we have learnt at the end) Let knowledge and kindness become your superpower by learning all the strange and curious things about Trauma!
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Leslye Walton
Author : Leslye Walton
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780763670344
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton Pdf
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Boxed Set
Ransom Riggs
Author : Ransom Riggs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781594748394
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Boxed Set by Ransom Riggs Pdf
The New York Times #1 best-selling series. Includes 3 novels by Ransom Riggs and 12 peculiar photographs. Together for the first time, here is the #1 New York Times best seller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and its two sequels, Hollow City and Library of Souls. All three hardcovers are packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase. Also included: a special collector's envelope of twelve peculiar photographs, highlighting the most memorable moments of this extraordinary three-volume fantasy. MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in this groundbreaking novel, which mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling new kind of reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. HOLLOW CITY: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary adventure continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. LIBRARY OF SOULS: A boy, a girl, and a talking dog. They're all that stands between the sinister wights and the future of peculiar children everywhere. Jacob Portman ventures through history one last time to rescue the peculiar children from a heavily guarded fortress. He's joined by girlfriend and firestarter Emma Bloom, canine companion Addison MacHenry, and some very unexpected allies.
The Thief Lord
Cornelia Funke
Author : Cornelia Funke
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545415101
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke Pdf
The enchanting international bestseller with bonus back matter and a beautiful new cover!Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away to Venice, where crumbling canals and misty alleyways shelter a secret community of street urchins. Leader of this motley crew of lost children is a clever, charming boy with a dark history of his own: He calls himself the Thief Lord.Propser and Bo relish their new "family" and life of petty crime. But their cruel aunt and a bumbling detective are on their trail. And posing an even greater threat to the boys' freedom is something from a forgotten past: a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself.
Children of the Night
Paul Kenyon
Author : Paul Kenyon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789543155
Children of the Night by Paul Kenyon Pdf
A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. 'A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters' Misha Glenny 'Will leave you astonished, exhausted and curious... An unapologetic page turner' Spectator 'Essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present' John Simpson 'An engaging introduction to the rich history [of Romania]' New Statesman Balanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania's past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. But it has experienced some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century. After a relatively benign period led by a dutiful King and his vivacious British-born Queen, the country oscillated wildly. Its interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters: the corrupt and mentally unbalanced King Carol; the fascist death cult led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain General Ion Antonescu. After 1945 power was handed to Romania's tiny communist party, under which it experienced severe repression, purges and collectivisation. Then in 1965, Nicolae Ceau?escu came to power. And thus began the strangest dictatorship of all.
The Wishing Tree
William Faulkner
Author : William Faulkner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Fantasy
ISBN : UCAL:B4223779
The Wishing Tree by William Faulkner Pdf
A strange boy with red hair leads a birthday-girl and her companions on a hunt for the wishing tree which brings them many suprising and magical adventures.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Ransom Riggs
Author : Ransom Riggs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781594745133
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Pdf
The #1 New York Times best-selling series. Bonus features • Q&A with author Ransom Riggs • Eight pages of color stills from the film • Sneak preview of Hollow City, the next novel in the series A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows. “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly “‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People “You’ll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It’s a mystery, and you’ll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen
The Strange Child
Anthea Bell
Author : Anthea Bell
Publisher : Picture Book Studio Limited
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Children's stories, French.
ISBN : 0907234607
The Strange Child by Anthea Bell Pdf
A magical being comes into the unhappy lives of a brother and sister, leading them into a world of fantasy and adventure.
Little Lit Strange Stories for Strange Kids
Art Spiegelman,Francoise Mouly
Author : Art Spiegelman,Francoise Mouly
Publisher : HarperColl
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-18
Category : Humor
ISBN : UOM:39015059242803
Little Lit Strange Stories for Strange Kids by Art Spiegelman,Francoise Mouly Pdf
A collecton of comic strips and cartoons by various artists.
Something Strange and Deadly
Susan Dennard
Author : Susan Dennard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062083289
Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard Pdf
Sixteen-year-old Eleanor Fitt’s brother is missing. And when she discovers that the Dead are rising in Philadelphia and wreaking havoc throughout the city, she knows that her brother is involved. So Eleanor enlists the help of the Spirit-Hunters. This motley crew, hired to protect the city from supernatural forces, is after the necromancer who has been reanimating corpses. Their skills can save her brother. But as Eleanor spends time with the Spirit-Hunters, and their handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. Now not only is her reputation at risk, but her very life may hang in the balance. In Something Strange and Deadly, the first book in a trilogy, Susan Dennard weaves together vividly imagined scenes of action, adventure, and gorgeous Victorian fashion to create an entertaining steampunk tapestry of humor, horror, and romance. Readers who love Cassandra Clare’s Infernal Devices series will be intrigued from the start.
