Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666109
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Miku Takeshita and her family have moved from Japan to live in the UK, but unfortunately the family's enemy demons have followed them… Miku knows she's in trouble when her new supply teacher turns out to be a Nukekubi - a bloodthirsty demon who can turn into a flying head and whose favourite snack is children. That night, in a raging snowstorm, Miku's little brother Kazu is kidnapped by the demons, and then it's up to Miku and her friend Cait to get him back. The girls break into their snow-locked school, confronting the dragon-like Woman of the Wet, and outwitting the faceless Nopera-bo. At last they come face to face with the Nukekubi itself - but will they be in time to save Kazu? The winner of the first Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, this is the first of a new trilogy, Takeshita Demons, with the second, Takeshita Demons: The Filth-Licker due to be published in 2011 and Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri in 2012. To read more about the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, click here This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or Adobe ebook editions
Takeshita Demons
Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666109
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Miku Takeshita and her family have moved from Japan to live in the UK, but unfortunately the family's enemy demons have followed them… Miku knows she's in trouble when her new supply teacher turns out to be a Nukekubi - a bloodthirsty demon who can turn into a flying head and whose favourite snack is children. That night, in a raging snowstorm, Miku's little brother Kazu is kidnapped by the demons, and then it's up to Miku and her friend Cait to get him back. The girls break into their snow-locked school, confronting the dragon-like Woman of the Wet, and outwitting the faceless Nopera-bo. At last they come face to face with the Nukekubi itself - but will they be in time to save Kazu? The winner of the first Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, this is the first of a new trilogy, Takeshita Demons, with the second, Takeshita Demons: The Filth-Licker due to be published in 2011 and Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri in 2012. To read more about the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, click here This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or Adobe ebook editions
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666109
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Miku Takeshita and her family have moved from Japan to live in the UK, but unfortunately the family's enemy demons have followed them… Miku knows she's in trouble when her new supply teacher turns out to be a Nukekubi - a bloodthirsty demon who can turn into a flying head and whose favourite snack is children. That night, in a raging snowstorm, Miku's little brother Kazu is kidnapped by the demons, and then it's up to Miku and her friend Cait to get him back. The girls break into their snow-locked school, confronting the dragon-like Woman of the Wet, and outwitting the faceless Nopera-bo. At last they come face to face with the Nukekubi itself - but will they be in time to save Kazu? The winner of the first Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, this is the first of a new trilogy, Takeshita Demons, with the second, Takeshita Demons: The Filth-Licker due to be published in 2011 and Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri in 2012. To read more about the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, click here This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or Adobe ebook editions
A Hen in the Wardrobe
Author:
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1781010765
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night, and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins, and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again. This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1781010765
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night, and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins, and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again. This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.
To the Lighthouse
Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925164624
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants – and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. When Emmy suggests a midnight stalk to the salt lakes, Isaac knows his worrywart mum won't say yes – so he sneaks out. A junior novel about family, adventure and trust.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925164624
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants – and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. When Emmy suggests a midnight stalk to the salt lakes, Isaac knows his worrywart mum won't say yes – so he sneaks out. A junior novel about family, adventure and trust.
Twister
Author: Juliette Forrest
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407185225
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Twister's beloved father has gone missing and as she's searching for him she stumbles across a witch living in the woods. She is given a magical necklace that holds the souls of living things and can turn the wearer into a wolf, or a rushing river, or a rainstorm. But there's a dark foe on the hunt for this necklace, a baddie who wears a coat crawling with creatures and who might have something to do with her father's sudden disappearance...
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407185225
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Twister's beloved father has gone missing and as she's searching for him she stumbles across a witch living in the woods. She is given a magical necklace that holds the souls of living things and can turn the wearer into a wolf, or a rushing river, or a rainstorm. But there's a dark foe on the hunt for this necklace, a baddie who wears a coat crawling with creatures and who might have something to do with her father's sudden disappearance...
Om Shanti, Babe
Author: Helen Limon
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1781010994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Cassia can't wait for her first visit to India - Bollywood glamour, new friends to admire her uber-cool street-dance moves…. But as she steps into real Indian life, NOTHING is as she expected... Cass is with her mum in Kerala, on a buying trip for their Fair Trade craft shop, and everything seems to be going wrong. There's Mum's new romance with "call-me-V" Mr Chaudury for a start, her own prickly stand-off with pretty, fashion-mad Priyanka, and the devastating news that her mum's business may be on the rocks. But then pop idol Jonny Gold arrives at the beach to promote his new song, Om Shanti Babe, sparking a mystery, new friendships and a race to save the mangrove swamps... Fizzing with energy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this is a roller-coaster journey of discovery, which also has an exciting environmental twist - all against the backdrop of beautiful Kerala.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1781010994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Cassia can't wait for her first visit to India - Bollywood glamour, new friends to admire her uber-cool street-dance moves…. But as she steps into real Indian life, NOTHING is as she expected... Cass is with her mum in Kerala, on a buying trip for their Fair Trade craft shop, and everything seems to be going wrong. There's Mum's new romance with "call-me-V" Mr Chaudury for a start, her own prickly stand-off with pretty, fashion-mad Priyanka, and the devastating news that her mum's business may be on the rocks. But then pop idol Jonny Gold arrives at the beach to promote his new song, Om Shanti Babe, sparking a mystery, new friendships and a race to save the mangrove swamps... Fizzing with energy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this is a roller-coaster journey of discovery, which also has an exciting environmental twist - all against the backdrop of beautiful Kerala.
Off the Track
Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925591751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Harry's perfect life was straying way off-track. He looked pleadingly at Mum. Surely she could see? Spending an entire weekend tramping around stinking-hot, snake-filled scrub was a horrible mistake. But doing it without a phone? That was just brutal. As it turns out, it was only the beginning. From the author of To the Lighthouse comes a new adventure for young readers about falling in love with the bush, hiking, and being in the wild.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925591751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Harry's perfect life was straying way off-track. He looked pleadingly at Mum. Surely she could see? Spending an entire weekend tramping around stinking-hot, snake-filled scrub was a horrible mistake. But doing it without a phone? That was just brutal. As it turns out, it was only the beginning. From the author of To the Lighthouse comes a new adventure for young readers about falling in love with the bush, hiking, and being in the wild.
Hashimoto Monsters Book 3
Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648819462
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Trouble is brewing again for Miku Hashimoto and her friends, Cait and Alex. There's an angry quilt in Alex's bedroom and a mystery visitor has been in the Hashimoto's house, drinking tea from their best cups. Miku, Cait, Alex and the little akaname must solve the trail of clues leading them to an invisible house, the home of Nurarihyon, the Master of the Monsters. A matsuri is a giant festival or party? But watch out: a monster matsuri is?monstrous!"I really liked the first 2 instalments, but I LOVE this one! Like Spirited Away combined with a Famous Five camaraderie" GoodReads"This is one to give to the adventure loving nine or ten year old kid who likes being a little scared-some of the demons are more than somewhat frightening (although there's no goryness)." - Charlotte's Library"As with the author's two earlier Takeshita Demons titles this is a fast-paced, compulsive read that appeals to a wide audience; children as young as 8 or 9 through to adults. Each of the titles is a standalone read but the characters in the three are consistent. This time Miku and her friends must solve the trail of clues to finally banish evil from their world." - Julia Eccleshare (children's editor of the Guardian).- Previously published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books as Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648819462
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Trouble is brewing again for Miku Hashimoto and her friends, Cait and Alex. There's an angry quilt in Alex's bedroom and a mystery visitor has been in the Hashimoto's house, drinking tea from their best cups. Miku, Cait, Alex and the little akaname must solve the trail of clues leading them to an invisible house, the home of Nurarihyon, the Master of the Monsters. A matsuri is a giant festival or party? But watch out: a monster matsuri is?monstrous!"I really liked the first 2 instalments, but I LOVE this one! Like Spirited Away combined with a Famous Five camaraderie" GoodReads"This is one to give to the adventure loving nine or ten year old kid who likes being a little scared-some of the demons are more than somewhat frightening (although there's no goryness)." - Charlotte's Library"As with the author's two earlier Takeshita Demons titles this is a fast-paced, compulsive read that appeals to a wide audience; children as young as 8 or 9 through to adults. Each of the titles is a standalone read but the characters in the three are consistent. This time Miku and her friends must solve the trail of clues to finally banish evil from their world." - Julia Eccleshare (children's editor of the Guardian).- Previously published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books as Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri
Guide to Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints
Author: Helen Merritt
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824817329
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
"[An] impressive volume, with a valuable amount of information not otherwise available in one source." --Choice Companion volume to Merritt's Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints. This volume is a reference work that is both comprehensive and rigorously chronological.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824817329
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
"[An] impressive volume, with a valuable amount of information not otherwise available in one source." --Choice Companion volume to Merritt's Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints. This volume is a reference work that is both comprehensive and rigorously chronological.
A History of Japan
Author: Kenneth Henshall
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230346626
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Japan's impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power – it's so-called 'First Miracle'. After defeat in the Second World War, when Japan came close to annihilation, within 25 years it recovered remarkably to become the world's third biggest economy – it's 'Second Miracle'. It is now not only an economic superpower, but also a technological and cultural superpower. True miracles have no explanation: Japan's 'miracles' do. The nation's success lies in deeply ingrained historical values, such as a pragmatic determination to succeed. The world can learn much from Japan, and its story is told in these pages. Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, this book explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the country in order to full understand its achievements and responses. Now in its third edition, this book is usefully updated and revised.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230346626
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Japan's impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power – it's so-called 'First Miracle'. After defeat in the Second World War, when Japan came close to annihilation, within 25 years it recovered remarkably to become the world's third biggest economy – it's 'Second Miracle'. It is now not only an economic superpower, but also a technological and cultural superpower. True miracles have no explanation: Japan's 'miracles' do. The nation's success lies in deeply ingrained historical values, such as a pragmatic determination to succeed. The world can learn much from Japan, and its story is told in these pages. Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, this book explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the country in order to full understand its achievements and responses. Now in its third edition, this book is usefully updated and revised.
Beneath the Trees
Author: Cristy Burne
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1760990442
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Cam and Sophie feel like they've been travelling forever to get to the rainforest and the river and their cousins. They just want to see a platypus, a egg laying mammal from Australia, in the wild, but with the rain tipping down and the river turning wild they can't see a thing. Until suddenly, they can. A platypus is just below them, and it needs help! But when their rescue attempt goes horribly wrong, it's not just the platypus that needs saving...
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1760990442
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Cam and Sophie feel like they've been travelling forever to get to the rainforest and the river and their cousins. They just want to see a platypus, a egg laying mammal from Australia, in the wild, but with the rain tipping down and the river turning wild they can't see a thing. Until suddenly, they can. A platypus is just below them, and it needs help! But when their rescue attempt goes horribly wrong, it's not just the platypus that needs saving...