Author: Alberto Manguel
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300247389
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 257
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An original look at how literary characters can transcend their books to guide our lives, by one of the world's most eminent bibliophiles Alberto Manguel, in a style both charming and erudite, examines how literary characters live with us from childhood on. Throughout the years, they change their identities and emerge from behind their stories to teach us about the complexities of love, loss, and the world itself. Manguel's favorite characters include Jim from Huckleberry Finn, Phoebe from The Catcher in the Rye, Job and Jonah from the Bible, Little Red Riding Hood and Captain Nemo, Hamlet's mother, and Dr. Frankenstein's maligned Monster. Sharing his unique powers as a reader, Manguel encourages us to establish our own literary relationships. An intimate preface and Manguel's own "doodles" complete this delightful and magical book.
Author: Basil Sylvester
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443460923
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD FINALIST FOR THE OLA SILVER BIRCH AWARD The literary scavenger hunt of a lifetime, starring an endlessly endearing non-binary tween Zed Watson loves a few things: their name (which they chose themself!), their big rambunctious family, and—oh yeah—monsters. When Zed discovered the mystery surrounding an unpublished novel called The Monster’s Castle, they were completely hooked. Now Zed is a member of a small but dedicated legion devoted to finding the long-buried text. When a breakthrough discovery leads Zed to the route that they are sure will take them to the treasure, they know it’s time for a road trip. And with the help of their shy, flora-loving neighbour, Gabe, and his sister, Sam, a geologist who is driving back to college in Arizona, Zed and company are soon off on a wild adventure following cryptic clues. But it’s not all fun and games. Gabe doesn’t like Zed’s snacks, Sam is a bossy driver with total command of the ancient Impreza’s stereo, and Zed is often misgendered. It’s a good thing they also encounter kind strangers, potato-themed dance-offs and lots and lots of ice cream along the way. If Zed and Gabe can combine their strengths, survive Sam’s wrath and best the greedy historian who’s also hot on the book’s trail, they just might find the greatest treasure of all. Co-authored by child-parent duo Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester, this is a vibrant and enormous-hearted story about friendship, identity and belonging. It features illustrations by celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, and an Own Voices perspective based on Basil’s experience.
Author: Belinda Weber
Publisher:
ISBN: 0753462478
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Combines illustrations and photographs, ancient legends, and mythology from around the globe, plus fantastic facts and folklore to provide "an entertaining read and an unbeatable reference source."--Cover, p. 4.
Author: Leo Ruickbie
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472136454
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
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'Leo Ruickbie's impeccably-written The Impossible Zoo is a menagerie like no other, as its exotic inhabitants are fabulous in every sense of the word. So for anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, for anyone who believes that they are, and for anyone who peruses bestiaries with unbridled joy, this magical, mystical, and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters HERE BE DRAGONS! Here you will find the things that once made the woods wild and the nights to be feared; that made ancient map-makers write, 'Here be Dragons'. The Impossible Zoo is a biology of the supernatural - a study of the life of things that never lived. This world of mermaids and unicorns, now confined to fantasy, but once believed to exist, is a world of the imagination that still affects us today. Wonderfully illustrated throughout, it also provides sources as a guide to further study and exploration. 'For anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, this magical, mystical and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters 'Ruickbie's level of scholarship is impressive and he presents his conclusions with great literary skill in readable and attractive prose. The results are truly fascinating. Very highly recommended.' Revd Lionel Fanthorpe, FRSA, author and President of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
Author: Timothy Knapman
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780198446385
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In Mythical Beasts and Fabulous Monsters a prince faces the man-eating Minotaur, a Viking challenges the hungry Kraken, an adventurer rises with the immense Roc and a boy quizzes the wise Phoenix. TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories.
Author: Lisi Harrison
Publisher: Poppy
ISBN: 9780316217286
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Perfect for fans dying to get their hands on the complete series by Lisi Harrison! The frighteningly hip teenage children of the world's most famous monsters have gathered together under one roof...to brave the horrors of high school! Includes all four hardcover books in the series.
Author: Lisi Harrison
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606234597
Category : Cliques (Sociology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Frankie Stein was created in a laboratory, and when she enters Mount Hood High School camouflaged as a normi, another new student who believes that everyone should be treated equally helps her in her attempts to fit in.
Author: Catherine Ann White
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Languages : en
Pages : 828
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Author: James Anthony Froude
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Languages : en
Pages : 830
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