Author | : Dee Carstarphen |
Publisher | : Cruising Guide Publications |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Author | : Dee Carstarphen |
Publisher | : Cruising Guide Publications |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Author | : William Golding |
Publisher | : Faber & Faber |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2012-09-20 |
Genre | : 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 | : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2005-03 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0689872429 |
The acclaimed short-story author and poet transports readers from the teeming streets of India to the rolling Himalayas, in this lyrical, exotic, and rich middle-grade fantasy.
Author | : Monique Roffey |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2023-06-27 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0593467353 |
This enchanting tale of a cursed mythical creature and the lonely fisherman who falls in love with her is "a daring, mesmerizing novel…single-handedly bringing magic realism up-to-date" (Maggie O’Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet). "Sentence by sensuous sentence, Roffey builds a verdant, complicated world that is a pleasure to live inside.... You might start to believe in the existence of mermaids.” —The New York Times In 1976, David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he comes upon a creature he doesn’t expect: a mermaid by the name of Aycayia. Once a beautiful young woman, she was cursed by jealous wives to live in this form for the rest of her days. But after the mermaid is caught by American tourists, David rescues and hides her away in his home, finding that, once out of the water, she begins to transform back into a woman. Now David must work to win Aycayia's trust while she relearns what it is to be human, navigating not only her new body but also her relationship with others on the island—a difficult task after centuries of loneliness. As David and Aycayia grow to love each other, they juggle both the joys and the dangers of life on shore. But a lingering question remains: Will the former mermaid be able to escape her curse? Taking on many points of view, this mythical adventure tells the story of one woman’s return to land, her healing, and her survival.
Author | : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2005-09 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781596430679 |
Set in contemporary India, as well as several hundred years in the past, thistitle continues the adventures of Anand and his quest to become a full memberof the Brotherhood of the Conch.
Author | : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
Publisher | : Roaring Brook Press |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2016-01-26 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1626726744 |
The hero of the Brotherhood of the Conch series, now fifteen, is settling back into his life as an apprentice in the lush Silver Valley, nestled high in the Himalayas. There he continues to learn the secret arts of the Brotherhood. But suddenly his adopted home is reduced to a barren wasteland when his beloved conch, the valley's source of magical energy, is stolen by an unknown force. Together with his friend Nisha, Anand embarks on what may be his most dangerous mission—traveling to the cold and forbidding world of Shadowland in his attempt to restore the conch to its rightful place, and his home to its original splendor. The third and final book in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's riveting series.
Author | : Katherine S. Orr |
Publisher | : Windward Publishing |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1987-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780893170387 |
This book tells the life story of the most widely recognized seashell, the queen conch, accompanied by many color photos and detailed illustrations. The uses for, and fishery and farming of, this valuable natural resource are also discussed.
Author | : Alexandra Kohn |
Publisher | : Barefoot Books |
Total Pages | : 83 |
Release | : 2019-09-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1782856684 |
Meet a generous merchant's son, an outlaw-turned-monk and more in 13 thought-provoking stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context to help young readers grasp the warmth, wisdom and compassion of Buddhist tradition.