Author : William Miller
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1839753862
Miguel is four years' old when he is suddenly taken away from his home in Cape Verde, and brought to Milan. Taken into custody by Maria, an affluent Romanian lady, he embarks on a turbulent journey, which leads him to question his identity and sense of belonging. He looks for ways to escape from the pressures of everyday life, which eventually have devastating consequences.
Author : William Golding
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0571290582
A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.
Author : Molly Aitken
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0525658386
A spellbinding, deeply felt debut novel--soaring and poignant--about passion, freedom, motherhood, and the power to shape our destinies. Oona grew up on the island of Inis: a wind-blasted rock off the coast of Ireland where the men went out on fishing boats and the women tended turf fires; where the only book was the Bible; and where girls stayed at home until they became mothers themselves. The island was a gift for some, a prison for others. Even as a child, Oona knew she wanted to leave, but she never could have anticipated the tumultuous turn of events that would ultimately compel her to flee. Now, after twenty years--after Oona has forged a new, very different life for herself--her daughter vanishes, forcing Oona to face her past in order, finally, to be free of it. Heralding a singularly gifted new voice in fiction, The Island Child is a timeless story of birth and betrayal, storms and shipwrecks and fairy children, and the weight of long-buried secrets.
Author : James Matthew Barrie
Publisher :
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 38,38 MB
Release : 2018-09-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781723894008
The Boy Castaways of Black Lake Island is an illustrated adventure story by J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. It records the terrible adventures of the Llewelyn Davies boys in the Summer of 1901. It includes thirty-five mounted photographs with typeset captions and a preface by Peter Llewelyn Davies. The photographs depict a swash-buckling tale of a pirate, tiger, crocodile, vultures, and the tropical island explorations of George, Jack, Peter, and Porthos, Barrie's Newfoundland dog, standing in alternately as a pirate's pet, a lion, and a devoted guard standing watch over the sleeping children. Barrie prepared the book as if it were written by Peter, who was only four years old at the time; it includes an introduction "by" the boy. The table of contents gives headlines supposedly taken from 16 chapters, but there is no actual prose backing them up. The list of illustrations, however, is accurate, with captions for the 35 photos and the frontispiece which make up the bulk of the book.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 1879
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Eloise Williams
Publisher : Firefly Press
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 19,8 MB
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1910080217
When Elen is sent to stay with her gran on a remote Welsh island for the summer she is furious. But then she finds a friend, a puffin and a treasure map and the holidays start to look up.
Author : Charles Frederick Holder
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 25,9 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Fishes
ISBN :
Author : Ontario. Legislative Assembly
Publisher :
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 1891
Category : Ontario
ISBN :
Author : Frank Honeywell
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2023-08-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
In Frank Honeywell's 'The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands; Or, The Yankee-Canadian Wireless Trail', readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the intricate world of radio communication in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Thousand Islands region, the book combines elements of technology, friendship, and mystery in a captivating literary style that keeps readers engaged till the very end. Honeywell's vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the boys' innovative use of wireless technology make the story both educational and entertaining, appealing to young readers and history enthusiasts alike. The book is a reflection of the fascination with emerging technologies and the spirit of exploration that defined the era in which it was written. Frank Honeywell's experience as a radio enthusiast and writer shines through in this well-researched and engaging tale of adventure and camaraderie in the age of wireless communication. 'The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands' is a must-read for those interested in the history of radio technology and its impact on society, as well as anyone looking for a thrilling and nostalgic tale of young American pioneers.
Author : Theresa Thorndale
Publisher :
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Erie, Lake
ISBN :
