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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Adventure stories > General
Harwarrus Horribalus Heldehelm die Derde was 'n swaardvegter,
draak¬fluisteraar en die grootste Wiking-held wat nog ooit gelewe
het. Maar die reeks gaan oor toe hy nog gesukkel het om 'n held te
wees. Kinders wat DreamWorks se film How To Train your Dragon uit
2010 onthou, kan Hiccup (oftewel Harwarrus) se avonture nou in
Afrikaans lees!. Harwarrus moet die koning van die Wilderweste
word. Kan hy die heks se Vampier-spioendrake uitoorle en boonop
voor Joelfees se Dag van Doem die koning se verlore toebehore by
Alvin terugsteel? En is daar 'n bedrieer in Harwarrus se kamp wat
hulle almal op die ou end gaan verraai?
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful slip-cased gift edition of
this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A
pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most
extraordinary little fellow standing before him. “Please…’
asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’ And the pilot realises
that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is
no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil
and paper … and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that,
in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has
changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new
edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes
the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original
colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of
all ages. Featuring bonus non-fiction content, exploring the
history of The Little Prince, the real-life plane crash that
inspired the story, the life of the author and more! Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
From killers to conservationists, Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick
tells the story of three generations of the Kristensen family,
their history as whale hunters and later their mission to save the
great whales and our planet. Summer, the Present Fiery and fierce,
computer geek and eco-activist, Abi is holidaying with her
grandmother on an island off the Norwegian coast. Having developed
and befriended an AI device, Moonlight, she hopes to organise a
global protest. On the island, she learns her great-grandfather
rejected the family's whaling livelihood, instead creating the
first whale song recording. Inspired by him, Abi and Moonlight
translate the whales' songs and discover their stories. Whales are
under threat, their numbers rapidly dwindling. Abi is determined to
help. Autumn, 30 years later The world's ecosystems are collapsing.
There is no sight or sound of whales. Abi, her daughter, Tonje, and
a now almost conscious Moonlight live on an isolated island in the
Atlantic. They search for any sign of whales, but so far there is
only silence. Winter, the Future Tonje's search was not in vain.
Despite climate crisis and the threat of extinction, there is
always hope for the future, as nature and technology combine in a
captivating, action-packed adventure with a powerful environmental
call to arms.
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