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Turmoil (Paperback)
Dulat Issabekov; Translated by Timur Akhmedjanov
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R457
R401
Discovery Miles 4 010
Save R56 (12%)
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Maestro and Muse (Hardcover)
Sergey Bely; Edited by Stephen M Bland; Translated by Timur Akhmedjanov
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R594
Discovery Miles 5 940
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Elish is a small boy who lives in a small village, a boy who
prefers not to socialise, a boy who's a little scared and clumsy,
one that sits alone in a shed... wickering? For him, that is his
only true talent and passion, the only thing that really matters.
It all changes when Elish meets the Rider, a strong warrior from a
distant land. After the Rider learns of Elish's talents, he sets
off with a new wickered bridle to discuss important matters with
the King. The Rider learns of a great threat lurking in the far
north... The Dark Wizard, a man who's said to be imprisoning the
creative people of his land, where they stay for life and are made
to look for a stone. But why a stone? Is something no one can
answer. Vashag, the Rider, sets out on a quest to make peace with
the Wizard and perhaps also learn of his dark truth. However a
couple months have passed and not a sighting or word has been heard
from Vashag, people are beginning to fear the worst... Whilst
trouble is steering, not all have realised the dangers that are
coming, and during a great festival the King holds a competition
for the best saddle. Elish hesitantly agrees and after arriving to
the city, impresses the King with his excellent wickerwork. Whilst
they enjoy a great feast, Babir, Vashag's brother and warden of the
land, interrupts the dining and speaks of a wickered bridle he
found, belonging to Vashag. People are scared and suggest Elish has
something that Vashag needs. Thus with an unwilling purpose and
Babir by his side. Elish sets out on an adventure that has him
trembling, one to save Vashag and put an end to the Dark Wizard's
devious deeds.
The charm of this children's book lies in its original storyline
which successfully encompasses folklore, science, natural history
and geography. As the baby mammoth develops, the author raises
issues concerning parenting and what a child needs to make its way
through life, through the male and female perspectives of its young
creators, Boris and Veronica. Menik, by default, finds himself
facing the world alone and we learn how he copes with danger and
struggles, as a displaced being, against ingrained prejudice and
people's fear of the unfamiliar. But there are also glimpses of
human kindness and generosity of spirit which eventually, win the
day. Beautifully illustrated, this little book is likely to become
a favourite bedtime story and one to which children will return
again and again.
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