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One of our hand-picked classics that no home should be without, now with Beya Rebaï's beautifully atmospheric artwork.I felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo.Sylvia Plath's groundbreaking semi-autobiographical novel offers an intimate, honest and often wrenching glimpse into mental illness. The Bell Jar broke the boundaries between fiction and reality and helped cement Sylvia Plath's place as an enduring feminist icon. Celebrated for its darkly humorous, razor sharp portrait of 1950s society, it continues to resonate with readers today as testament to the universal human struggle to claim one's rightful place in the world.Part of a select range of illustrated 'rite of passage reads' from Faber, which includes: The Great Gatsby, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A Room with a View and Maurice.

WINNER, MICHAEL L. PRINTZ AWARDWINNER, CHRISTOPHER AWARDWINNER, MIDDLE EAST BOOK AWARDWALTER AWARD HONORNational BestsellerNPR Best of the YearNew York Times Best of the YearAmazon Best of the YearBooklist Editors' ChoiceBookPage Best of the YearPublishers Weekly Best of the YearWall Street Journal Best of the YearToday.com Best of the YearNECBA Windows & Mirrors Selection"A modern masterpiece."-New York Times"Supple, sparkling and original."-Wall Street Journal"Mesmerizing."-TODAY.com"This book could change the world."-BookPage"Like nothing else you've read or ever will read."-Linda Sue Park"It hooks you right from the opening line."-NPR★ "A modern epic."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A rare treasure of a book."-Publishers Weekly (starred)★ "A story that soars."-The Bulletin (starred)★ "At once beautiful and painful."-School Library Journal (starred)★ "Raises the literary bar in children's lit."-Booklist (starred)★ "Poignant and powerful."-Foreword Reviews (starred)★ "One of the most extraordinary books of the year."-BookPage (starred)A sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it?"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees-starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense,and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S.Implementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. Like Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth.A tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard.- Daniel is a major force and one of the youngest publishers in the industry.- He's an #OwnVoices author, public speaker, and storyteller.- A pulled-from-the headlines immigrant story.- Thematically relevant as immigration stories take center stage in politics, news, and media in 2020.- Daniel challenges how we tell stories by using traditional Persian folk tales- A fantastic literary whirlwind that questions western narrative structures.

From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes World Cup Greatest Moments!Experience the greatest stories ever told as we go through the greatest moments ever in the history of the football World Cup! Featuring the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in 2018, to Lionel Messi winning his first World Cup trophy, to Pelé's world-shattering World Cup debut, and so much more.From most incredible players to the most incredible plays, get caught up in what makes the World Cup the most spectacular sporting event for the beautiful game. This World Cup special also features a tournament tracker in the back of the book so you can follow the excitement of this year's competition.

En faktabok för alla naturintresserade barn och ungdomar om Carl von Linnés liv och arbete. Första delen handlar om Carls barndom och uppväxt i Stenbrohult, hans stora naturintresse, skolgång och studier, samt Lapplandsresan. Den andra delen handlar om Linnés forskningsarbete och hans resor utomlands och i Sverige, hans beskrivningar av det svenska landskapets flora, fauna och folk.

Today I got out of bed and asked Mum what day it was. “Monday” she said. I asked if that was a nursery day. She said yes. I stomped my feet.Even though nursery is fun, it’s still hard not to miss Mum throughout the week! But despite her busy job, there’s always time for stories, time for games; time for hugs and time for love.Based on real conversations Dame Jacinda Ardern had with her young daughter while she was prime minister of New Zealand, this book celebrates the relationship between working mums and their children. Mum’s Busy Work shows how, even when apart during the day, the love between a parent and their child is unquestionable.

Boken säljs och distribueras sedan 9/4 2008 av Kira Förlag, http://www.kiraforlag.se/. Bokens beställs på e-post: jeanette@kiraforlag.se

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the historical novel based on the life of Junko Tabei, the first female climber to summit Mount Everest.Junko is bad at athletics. Really bad. Other students laugh because they think she is small and weak. Then her teacher takes the class on a trip to a mountain. It's bigger than any Junko's ever seen, but she is determined to make it to the top. Ganbatte, her teacher tells her. Do your best.After that first trip, Junko becomes a mountaineer in body and spirit. She climbs snowy mountains, rocky mountains, and even faraway mountains outside of her home country of Japan. She joins clubs and befriends fellow climbers who love the mountains as much as she does. Then, Junko does something that's never been done before... she becomes the first woman to climb the tallest mountain in the world.Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains is the story of the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Even more than that, it's a story about conquering fears, personal growth, and never shying away from a challenge.This historical fiction chapter book includes additional text on Junko Tabei's lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to strengthen physical skills and conquer fears.About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book SeriesMeet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!

Ainos föräldrar hade resanderum, men skilde sig på 50-talet. Hennes far var då skogsarbetare. Själv lyssnade hon till alla berättesler i denna välbesökta miljö. Den prisbelönta författaren Aino Trosell skriver om sin egen barndom. Hennes mamma hade resanderum i Malungstrakten i Dalarna och pappan var skogsarbetare av och till. I Jäntungen möter vi miljön från 50-talet och många färgstarka människor. – Skulle jag verkligen berätta om min barndom? undrade Aino när hennes barn frågade. Enda skillsmässofamiljen i byn – skogsarbetarna som bodde hos oss och som söp så förgjordat – och att jag ofta var ensam, var det något att berätta? Tydligen. ”Frispråkig, ocensurerad och rolig men inte utan blänk av allvar.” Margareta Norlin, Aftonbladet "Aino Trosells berättelser är enkla med en fängslande och avväpnande direkthet - sådant som kan vara så svårt. Här finns inte ett enda falskt tonfall, inte skymten av inställsamhet. Baksidestexten rekommenderar Jäntungen till ´alla barn mella åtta och åttio´. Ett sådant, i den gyllene 40-årsåldern, instämmer." Carl Otto Werkelid, Svenska Dagbladet "Det finns något okokett och sympatiskt över Iris, i hennes röst som är berättarens, hon gör sig aldrig näpen eller söker den kletiga sortens förståelse. Olika episoder avlöser varandra som ett slags litterärt album, men i botten finns historien om föräldrarnas skilsmässa och Iris och hennes sätt att förhålla sig till den. Det är en mycket inlevelsefull och rolig bok, trots allt. Trosell banaliserar aldrig sorgen och smärtan, men hon återger barnets praktiska syn på livet med både träffsäkerhet och medkänsla." Helena von Zweigbergk, Expressen

Ibn Haitham was the first person to explain to the world how the eyes see things. There is even an asteroid named after him.He is known throughout the world as "The Father of Optics"The Muslim Scientists series introduces children to great scientists. scholars & adventurers from the Golden Age of Islam Their knowledge & discoveries are still used today in our daily lives. Everyone should know about these great Muslims

_______________AN INCREDIBLE 4-IN-1 COLLECTION OF THE FIRST FOUR FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN BOOKS:Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the WorldFantastically Great Women Who Made HistoryFantastically Great Women Who Saved the PlanetFantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders_______________'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER'An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST_______________The perfect gift for curious children who want to learn all about the world's most FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN!The complete collection of Kate Pankhurst's bestselling Fantastically Great Women series brought together in stunning hardback with gold foil and a cover that folds out into a FANTASTICALLY GREAT poster. Including the stories of 56 women from throughout history and around the world with new and original content for this special edition! No DREAM is too BIG if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and FANTASTICALLY GREAT women prove it. They've conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. Discover the inspirational lives of just some of the extraordinary women who have transformed people's expectations of what women can do in this stunning gift collection. Featuring illustrated timelines and all the women from Kate Pankhurst's adored picture books, from Frida Kahlo to Jane Goodall, and some new faces too. Get ready to meet courageous racing car driver Eliska Junkova who whizzed to victory and became the first woman to win a Grand Prix and the influential composer Chiquinha Gonzaga, the first woman conductor in Brazil.Perfect for reading at bedtime, these empowering stories will encourage you to BE BOLD, AIM HIGH and NEVER GIVE UP. How will YOU change the world?

När Antonio berättar om sin skoldag för gammelfarmor Hella säger hon något som han aldrig kunnat föreställa sig. Idag ska Antonio och lillasyster Liv få veta allt om hennes liv innan hon kom till Sverige.Det här är den sanna berättelsen om Hella. Hon var en ung polsk flicka som tillfångatogs av tyska militärer under andra världskriget. Boken är skriven av hennes barnbarn Annelie i samråd med Hella själv.Helena Hella Glowacki (senare Karlsson) levde mellan 1923-2017 och överlevde tiden i koncentrationsläger. Berättelsen är skriven för att föra historien vidare och att aldrig glömma.

Sadako Sasaki erlebt als Vierjährige den Atombombenabwurf über Hiroshima. Sie wird verschüttet. Ihr Bruder Shigeo kann sie befreien und beiden geschieht nichts. 10 Jahre später: Sadako, eine begeisterte Radfahrerin, wird bei einem Rennen von einer plötzlichen Schwäche befallen und es stellt sich heraus, dass sie an der Strahlenkrankheit leidet. Wie eine alte japanische Sage erzählt, wird man gesund, wenn man 1000 Kraniche aus Papier faltet. Sadako klammert sich an die Sage und an das Leben, selbst als die Ärzte sie aufgegeben haben. Unbeirrt arbeitet sie an den Kranichen, doch beim 990 versagen ihre Kräfte ... Österreichischer Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis.

DIVERGENT, INSURGENT and ALLEGIANT were major blockbuster movies in 2014, 2015 and 2016.Illustrated with more than 100 photographs – many never before seen – this eye-catching volume takes you inside the film version of Divergent where you''ll discover the factions, meet the initiates and enter the thrilling dystopian world.Follow the journey from the aptitude test to the Choosing Day Ceremony; then fall into the Dauntless Pit and witness the rigours of life in the Dauntless compound. INSIDE DIVERGENT is a thrilling glimpse into the initiate’s world.

A stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, that introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music, and speaks to the beauty of music and the power of perseverance. Featuring the illustrated lyrics to "Do-Re-Mi" and an author's note about Julie Andrews's connection to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song!Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song "Do-Re-Mi," which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie The Sound of Music.This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. In addition to the lyrics of "Do-Re-Mi" illustrated in full color, the backmatter includes an author's note, extensive historical notes, and a glossary.

En morgon när Bonden Micke vaknar, har det blivit vinter på Nygård. Dessutom kommer den Öländska vinterstormen Fåken på besök och ställer till det. Nu blir det mycket jobb för Bonden Micke, Patrik, Jonatan och alla andra på gården. Vilken tur att Jonatan köpt en egen snöskoter. Nu kan han hjälpa mjölkbilen att komma fram och han kan köra snabbt och lätt till fårhuset. Hur mycket mjölk hämtar mjölkbilen hos Bonden Micke varje gång? Och vad händer med mjölken i mejeriet? Sagan Om Bonden Micke - Vinter på Nygård, är en fristående fortsättning på en bokserie om Bonden Mickes vardag på Nygård. Boken inleds med en introduktion till djuren och livet på gården. Boken illustreras med naturfotografier och baseras på verkliga händelser. Karaktärer och miljöer finns på riktigt på en gård på norra Öland. Boken passar barn i åldern 3-7 år eller för den som nyligen lärt sig läsa på egen hand.

Josh Sundquist had only ever had one girlfriend.For 23 hours.In eighth grade.Why was Josh still single? To find out, he tracked down the girls he had tried to date and asked them straight up: What went wrong?We Should Hang Out Sometime is the the result of Josh's semi-scientific, wholly hilarious investigation. From a disastrous putt-putt date involving a backwards prosthetic foot to his introduction to CFD (Close Fast Dancing) to a misguided "grand gesture" at a Miss America pageant, this story is about looking for love-or at least a girlfriend-in all the wrong places. We Should Hang Out Sometime is for every person who has ever wondered, "is there something wrong with me?" (the answer, by the way, is "no"). By revisiting middle school, high school, and college experiences, inspirational speaker Josh Sundquist shares what it was like to grow up as "the guy with one leg." Interspersed with the author's black-and-white line art, this real life story will appeal to fans of The Fault In Our Stars and Ned Vizzini's Teen Angst.

"Imagine that you are sitting on buffalo robes in the tipi, with the fire at the centre casting flickering shadows on the painted lining behind you. Someone places a glowing coal in front of the storyteller. He rubs his hands in the smoke, and passing them over his head and body, he purifies himself. The Star People looking down through the smoke hole will be witness to the truth of the stories he will tell. . . ." With this powerful imagery begins Paul Goble's new masterpiece, THE BOY AND HIS MUD HORSES. Readers young and old will delight to learn how the Cheyenne began to hunt buffalo; how the Blackfoot made peace with the Shoshone; and the cautionary tale of the man who betrayed his wife. These 27 traditional stories from many different Native American tribes, including the Pawnee, Cheyenne, Blackfoot, and Lakota, are all masterfully brought to life by Goble's award-winning illustrations.Foreword by Albert White Hat, Sr.

¡Conoce la hermosa historia del niño de los Andes que se convirtió en se convirtió en el fotógrafo peruano más aclamado en el mundo! Parte de la colección Peruanos Power.