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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Short Stories & Other Fiction > Short Stories
In his debut novel, Richard Mason takes us back to 1944 Arkansas
through the eyes of Richard, a twelve-year-old with a dream. The
dream seems simple enough-to buy a red scarf for Rosalie, the
prettiest girl in school. However, simply buying a scarf doesn't
usually include skunks, bobcats, robbers, and a cast of eccentric
characters such as Wing, the one-armed constable who swings a mean
blackjack, and Bubba, a big man who wields an even bigger frying
pan.
"Sinfon a" es una serie de cuentos cortos, escritos con mucho amor
y dedicaci n. Es una nota callada de las letras en donde la fantas
a, la alegr a, la paradoja, el chiste, el sarcasmo y la intriga,
tocan la puerta de cada uno de los cuentos para embullar al lector
en la lectura. Consta de una trama sencilla que diluye toda una
amalgama de colores en fe, esperanza y gracia. Cada historia atrapa
el tiempo para poder encontrar, al final, una diferente de la otra,
llena de efervescencia, vivencia, situaciones de aliento, encanto y
armon a para formar la melod a que haga retumbar la mente en
escalas m gicas de inter s. El fin es sentirse sumergido en la
lectura y captar cada mensaje que pueda ser aplicado a situaciones
diarias o esbozar simplemente una sonrisa. La escritura riega las p
ginas de imaginaci n y esfuerzo para deleitar al lector. Todos
buscamos un momento de entretenci n y este libro le dar ratos de
esparcimiento y razonamiento. Con mucha ternura para todos: "Sinfon
a."
What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to
be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an
accident? "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed," a collection of twenty-two
short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more.
In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his
friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there
is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late?
Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short
stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find
true love? Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a
better place? Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose?
Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace? If
a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win?
Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and
folklore, "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed" tells a series of tales with
surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different
question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes
Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous
princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks,
Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling
picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It
contains six delightful stories that children will come back to
again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the
hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from
somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to
tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From
battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime,
celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new
school, there are always adventures to be had! This book contains
the following stories: Dragon Pox Ellen's Castle Snow White and the
Eight Dwarfs Party Hoppers Wobblesday Love-Potion Crisps
Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic:Two step-brothers
share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a
changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a
ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear
mixed with wit, heart and magic.
BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE... Millions of readers have
loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and
The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this
ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by
the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with
every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower. These ten
tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with
laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel
at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world
with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by
Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets,
supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat
you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous
animals around. David Walliams was most recently Children's #1
bestseller for six weeks with Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (TCM
chart: from 20 Nov 2021)
A Christmas classic from the author of "Seventeen," "Penrod," etc.
"Gramps Short Stories and Tall Tales, " is the third children's
book written by Lloyd Wright. It contains twenty-eight stories on
various subjects. The stories were written for his family, little
friends, and anyone else with a curious mind and a sense of humor.
Most of the subject matter was derived from observing and
listening to the students in the two kindergarten classes as he
reads to them. He has incorporated good manners, love, friendship,
laughter, sharing, safety, and imagination through out the book.
Some of the stories were written to fit in with the units the
children were studying such as dinosaurs.
He is a volunteer that was fortunate enough to find two
kindergarten classes that will share their time and affection with
him. They refer to him as, 'Gramps."
What critics around the world are saying about "I'm Not Touching
You ."../p>
"Ich glaube Tristram ist der grossest dummkopf im die welt. Ein
student? Nicht nein, porcupine Er ist ser, ser schlecht. Wo is der
Lehrer mit ein gross Stock? Sie mussen schlagen Tristram jeden
tag."--Die Gross Zietung von Deutschland, Osterreich, und
Schweiz
"Tengo solamente una pregunta. Ensename: Como America es el
unico 'superpower' del mundo con ninos como Tristram Hoosier?
Digame eso "--El Periodico del America Central y de Sur
"G'day, mate I think Tristram Hoosier is a smashing lad, full of
energy. Good on him And anyone who says otherwise ... well, bugger
'em "--Times Chronicle and Herald Tribune of Australia and New
Zealand
In Tristram Hoosier's third book about his family and growing
up in Gary, Indiana, an uncle builds a mechanical spanking machine
and plans to use Tristram as a guinea pig; Tristram's dad does
battle with a crazed deer on a hunting trip; Tristram watches the
magnificent rise and catastrophic fall of a neighborhood rock star;
and Tristram overhears a family conspiracy against a jealous
husband. "I'm Not Touching You " shows that you can be tried,
convicted, and sentenced ... even if you really weren't touching
anyone.
The Longman Caribbean Writers Series comprises of many classic
novels, short stories and plays by the best known Caribbean
authors, together with works of the highest quality from new
writers.
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