The Gollogans in Summer

The Gollogans in Summer PDF Author: Helen O'Sullivan
Publisher: Woodsorrel Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

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This children's chapter book for 7-9 year-olds offers an exciting woodland adventure set in Ireland. It is the fourth in the Gollogans series, which has been written to promote a love of reading and a love of nature. Giants aren't all bad, are they? In the last book of the Gollogans series Daffi is on a fact-finding mission with Evie and Jake in Dublin. What can gollogans and giants learn from each other? And how will Daffi cope when she gets lost in Stephen’s Green?! "Helen O’Sullivan has created an enchanting world, made all the more captivating by her storytelling. I can see this becoming a series children will read again and again." Pauline Tait, author of 'The Fairy in the Kettle.' EDITORIAL REVIEW A Gollogan (Daffi) sets off to Dublin in this latest fun adventure from the talented pen of Helen O'Sullivan. Written for 7 – 9 year olds, this is a sweetly written, often whimsical story, which not only gallops along at speed, but also has time to educate the young reader on subjects such as rubbish (trash for the Americans amongst us) and nature. There were a number of elements to this story I particularly enjoyed. Firstly, Daffi (the protagonist) is a wonderful character; so much so, you can’t help but love her. She’s a lot of fun to follow, and root for, as she uncovers the secrets ot a giants’ city. Giants, of course, being you and me – humans! Secondly, it’s so very accessibly written with a perfect balance of humour and adventure for young readers to enjoy. And, thirdly, the illustrations by David Hallangen compliment the book perfectly, adding oomph to an already oomph-filled story. So, if you happen to be on the hunt for a cleverly plotted adventure/drama packed with twists and turns and a lot of memorable characters, you can’t go too far wrong with The Gollogans in Summer. I would particularly recommend it to reluctant readers; I think they’ll like the accessibility of the vocabulary and the unpredictability of the plot. All in all, a FAB read! ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review www.thewsa.co.uk

The Gollogans in Summer

The Gollogans in Summer PDF Author: Helen O'Sullivan
Publisher: Woodsorrel Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

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Book Description
This children's chapter book for 7-9 year-olds offers an exciting woodland adventure set in Ireland. It is the fourth in the Gollogans series, which has been written to promote a love of reading and a love of nature. Giants aren't all bad, are they? In the last book of the Gollogans series Daffi is on a fact-finding mission with Evie and Jake in Dublin. What can gollogans and giants learn from each other? And how will Daffi cope when she gets lost in Stephen’s Green?! "Helen O’Sullivan has created an enchanting world, made all the more captivating by her storytelling. I can see this becoming a series children will read again and again." Pauline Tait, author of 'The Fairy in the Kettle.' EDITORIAL REVIEW A Gollogan (Daffi) sets off to Dublin in this latest fun adventure from the talented pen of Helen O'Sullivan. Written for 7 – 9 year olds, this is a sweetly written, often whimsical story, which not only gallops along at speed, but also has time to educate the young reader on subjects such as rubbish (trash for the Americans amongst us) and nature. There were a number of elements to this story I particularly enjoyed. Firstly, Daffi (the protagonist) is a wonderful character; so much so, you can’t help but love her. She’s a lot of fun to follow, and root for, as she uncovers the secrets ot a giants’ city. Giants, of course, being you and me – humans! Secondly, it’s so very accessibly written with a perfect balance of humour and adventure for young readers to enjoy. And, thirdly, the illustrations by David Hallangen compliment the book perfectly, adding oomph to an already oomph-filled story. So, if you happen to be on the hunt for a cleverly plotted adventure/drama packed with twists and turns and a lot of memorable characters, you can’t go too far wrong with The Gollogans in Summer. I would particularly recommend it to reluctant readers; I think they’ll like the accessibility of the vocabulary and the unpredictability of the plot. All in all, a FAB read! ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review www.thewsa.co.uk

The Gollogans of Carrickgollogan

The Gollogans of Carrickgollogan PDF Author: Helen O'Sullivan
Publisher: Woodsorrel Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Book Description
This children's chapter book for 7-9 year-olds offers an exciting woodland adventure set in Ireland. It is the first in the Gollogans series, which has been written to promote a love of reading and a love of nature. Living close to nature, the gollogans must confront all the difficulties of life in the wild, but their biggest challenge is how to deal with the “giants” threatening their home. In this first book of the Gollogans series, can young gollogan Dil overcome her scaredy-tail ways and leave the woodland to ask the giants for help? Helen O’Sullivan has created an enchanting world, made all the more captivating by her storytelling. I can see this becoming a series children will read again and again." Pauline Tait, author of 'The Fairy in the Kettle.'

The Gollogans in Spring

The Gollogans in Spring PDF Author: Helen O'Sullivan
Publisher: Woodsorrel Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Book Description
This children's chapter book for 7-9 year-olds offers an exciting woodland adventure set in Ireland. It is the third in the Gollogans series, which has been written to promote a love of reading and a love of nature. Living close to nature, the gollogans must confront all the difficulties of life in the wild. In the third book of the series all is not well with the gollogans. The babies, Violet and Amethyst, are fighting and the different tribes from Carrickgollogan and Knocksink are not getting on. Will Evie and Daffi’s plan to unite everyone against a common enemy work out? And just what is wrong with elderly leader Amaranthine? "Helen O’Sullivan has created an enchanting world, made all the more captivating by her storytelling. I can see this becoming a series children will read again and again." Pauline Tait, author of 'The Fairy in the Kettle.'

The Gollogans in Winter

The Gollogans in Winter PDF Author: Helen O'Sullivan
Publisher: Woodsorrel Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Book Description
This children's chapter book for 7-9 year-olds offers an exciting woodland adventure set in Ireland. It is the second in the Gollogans series, which has been written to promote a love of reading and a love of nature. Living close to nature, the gollogans must confront all the difficulties of life in the wild. In this second book of the Gollogans series, young gollogan Daffi is fed up with her woodland life and convinces her friends Monty and Bretia to find a "giant" house to live in. But can all the giants be trusted? And what might happen if things go wrong? "The Gollogans in Winter is an exciting tale filled with adventure, mischief, and hope that will keep young readers (and adults) engrossed to the end. Beautifully written, with subtle messages of positivity, friendship, working together and trust, it educates on the plights of our natural surroundings while keeping children enraptured with an engaging storyline and loveable characters. Helen O’Sullivan has created an enchanting world, made all the more captivating by her storytelling. I can see this becoming a series children will read again and again." Pauline Tait, author of 'The Fairy in the Kettle.'

The Jackal and the Spring

The Jackal and the Spring PDF Author: Anon.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781508915423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Book Description
Thirsty jungle animals discover a spring and guard it against the lazy jackal who didn't help dig a well.

The Queen in the Cave

The Queen in the Cave PDF Author: Júlia Sardà
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153622054X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65

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Book Description
Once upon a time there were three sisters: Franca, Carmela, and Tomasina. This is their story of adventure and discovery. A tale of hidden mysteries and new wonders, of finding a strange world beyond home and unlocking the secrets inside themselves.

Language Learner Narrative

Language Learner Narrative PDF Author: Helen O’Sullivan
Publisher: Rodopi
ISBN: 9401210349
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 307

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Book Description
Increasing numbers of people have contact with other cultures and languages. Language Learner Narrative examines representations of this phenomenon in literary texts using an applied linguistic approach. This analysis of written narratives of language learning and cross-cultural encounter complements objective studies in intercultural communication and second language acquisition research. Kant’s use of the term Mündigkeit in his essay “What is Enlightenment?” is used to frame the complex issues of language, identity, meaning and reality presented by the texts. Augmented by Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of linguistic capital, this framing forms a counterpoint to the positioning of these authors as “avatar[s] of poststructuralist wisdom” (Eva Hoffman). The work includes a uniquely detailed linguistic analysis of Emine Sevgi Özdamar’s Mutter Zunge, and further texts by other widely studied and less familiar authors (Yoko Tawada, Eva Hoffman, Vassilis Alexakis, Zé Do Rock). It also lists literary sources of language learner narrative. Through its fundamental examination of what and how language means to us as individuals, this volume will be of wide appeal to students and researchers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, intercultural communication and literary studies.

Creating Worldviews

Creating Worldviews PDF Author: James W. Underhill
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748647007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 312

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Book Description
Encouraging readers to reflect upon language and the role metaphor plays in patterning ideas and thought, this book first offers a critical introduction to metaphor theory as it has emerged over the past thirty years in the States. James W. Underhill then widens the scope of metaphor theory by investigating not only the worldview our language offers us, but also the worldviews which we adapt in our own ideological and personal interpretations of the world.This book explores new avenues in metaphor theory in the work of contemporary French, German and Czech scholars. Detailed case studies marry metaphor theory with discourse analysis in order to investigate the ways the Czech language was reshaped by communist discourse, and the way fascism emerged in the German language. The third case study turns metaphor theory on its head: instead of looking for metaphors in language, it describes the way language systems (French & English) are understood in terms of metaphorically-framed concepts evolving over t

The Wanderer

The Wanderer PDF Author: Peter Van den Ende
Publisher: Levine Querido
ISBN: 1646140699
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Society of Illustrators, Dilys Evans Founder's Award Winner A New York Times Best Book of 2020 A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2020 PRAISE "Electrifying. Extraordinary. Enigmatic and gorgeous." —The Wall Street Journal "An epic dream captured in superbly meticulous detail." —Shaun Tan "Danger, magic, surprise and awe abound in this masterly, wordless debut." —The New York Times "I love Van den Ende's passion." —Brian Selznick, New York Times Book Review STARRED REVIEWS ★ "Marvelously engrossing—a triumph." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Remarkable. Absolutely sui generis." —Booklist, starred review Without a word, The Wanderer presents one little paper boat's journey across the ocean, past reefs and between icebergs, through schools of fish, swaying water plants, and terrifying sea monsters. The little boat is all alone, and while its aloneness gives it the chance to wonder at the fairy-tale world above and below the waves, that also means it must save itself when it storms. And so it does. Readers young and old will find the strength and inspiration in this quietly powerful story about growing, learning, and life's ups and downs.

Intercultural Competence

Intercultural Competence PDF Author: Arnd Witte
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
ISBN: 9783034307932
Category : Intercultural communication
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
This text explores the idea of 'intercultural competence', which, despite its current popularity across various discourses, has remained a vague and oscillating concept. The essays in this volume approach the complexity of the concept from a number of different angles.