Author: Philipp Schott
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773056999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The touching and nuanced portrait of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through the eyes of a resourceful German boy. Ludwig is an odd and introverted child, growing up in Hitler’s Germany. While Ludwig’s father, Wilhelm, is a senior Nazi and a true believer, Ludwig escapes the unfolding catastrophe by withdrawing into nature and books. Eventually, when the Allied bombing campaign intensifies, Ludwig is sent to a Hitler Youth camp, where his oddness makes him a target for bullying. As the war turns against Germany, the Hitler Youth camp becomes ever more severe and militaristic, and the atmosphere spirals towards chaos. After the Nazis abandon the camp, Ludwig returns home, and his father is presumed dead. With Ludwig’s mother descending into depression, the 11-year-old bears increasing responsibility for the survival of the family as starvation sets in under Russian occupation. Soon, it will be impossible to leave the Russian zone, so Ludwig decides that he must rally his despondent mother and lead her and his three younger siblings in an escape attempt to the west. Based on a true story, The Willow Wren is a unique, touching exploration of extremism, resilience, and the triumph of the small.
The Willow Wren
Author: Philipp Schott
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773056999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The touching and nuanced portrait of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through the eyes of a resourceful German boy. Ludwig is an odd and introverted child, growing up in Hitler’s Germany. While Ludwig’s father, Wilhelm, is a senior Nazi and a true believer, Ludwig escapes the unfolding catastrophe by withdrawing into nature and books. Eventually, when the Allied bombing campaign intensifies, Ludwig is sent to a Hitler Youth camp, where his oddness makes him a target for bullying. As the war turns against Germany, the Hitler Youth camp becomes ever more severe and militaristic, and the atmosphere spirals towards chaos. After the Nazis abandon the camp, Ludwig returns home, and his father is presumed dead. With Ludwig’s mother descending into depression, the 11-year-old bears increasing responsibility for the survival of the family as starvation sets in under Russian occupation. Soon, it will be impossible to leave the Russian zone, so Ludwig decides that he must rally his despondent mother and lead her and his three younger siblings in an escape attempt to the west. Based on a true story, The Willow Wren is a unique, touching exploration of extremism, resilience, and the triumph of the small.
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773056999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The touching and nuanced portrait of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through the eyes of a resourceful German boy. Ludwig is an odd and introverted child, growing up in Hitler’s Germany. While Ludwig’s father, Wilhelm, is a senior Nazi and a true believer, Ludwig escapes the unfolding catastrophe by withdrawing into nature and books. Eventually, when the Allied bombing campaign intensifies, Ludwig is sent to a Hitler Youth camp, where his oddness makes him a target for bullying. As the war turns against Germany, the Hitler Youth camp becomes ever more severe and militaristic, and the atmosphere spirals towards chaos. After the Nazis abandon the camp, Ludwig returns home, and his father is presumed dead. With Ludwig’s mother descending into depression, the 11-year-old bears increasing responsibility for the survival of the family as starvation sets in under Russian occupation. Soon, it will be impossible to leave the Russian zone, so Ludwig decides that he must rally his despondent mother and lead her and his three younger siblings in an escape attempt to the west. Based on a true story, The Willow Wren is a unique, touching exploration of extremism, resilience, and the triumph of the small.
The Dauntless Chronicles
Author: Willow Wren
Publisher: Hybrid Global Publishing
ISBN: 1951943392
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
THE DAUNTLESS CHRONICLES: a multi-planetary, multicultural universe filled with epic adventure and young romance as narrated from the perspective of teen 'aliens' who crash land on Earth. There's an art to writing fictional stories - 14-year-old coauthors, Willow Wren and Anthony Olmo mastered it with their impressive use of an unusual Alternating Perspective format, exceptional technical descriptions of the spacecraft, locomotive and ships, and wonderfully detailed descriptions of their characters who hold their identities throughout the saga, adding to the cohesion of the story and the solidity of the writing. From dragons to ice planets, war to secret missions, these young teens are incredibly talented storytellers, producing riveting plot twists, intense action and suspenseful turns while incorporating the powerful themes of family, friendship, loyalty, and love. An exciting escapade & intergalactic treasure for readers of all ages!
Publisher: Hybrid Global Publishing
ISBN: 1951943392
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
THE DAUNTLESS CHRONICLES: a multi-planetary, multicultural universe filled with epic adventure and young romance as narrated from the perspective of teen 'aliens' who crash land on Earth. There's an art to writing fictional stories - 14-year-old coauthors, Willow Wren and Anthony Olmo mastered it with their impressive use of an unusual Alternating Perspective format, exceptional technical descriptions of the spacecraft, locomotive and ships, and wonderfully detailed descriptions of their characters who hold their identities throughout the saga, adding to the cohesion of the story and the solidity of the writing. From dragons to ice planets, war to secret missions, these young teens are incredibly talented storytellers, producing riveting plot twists, intense action and suspenseful turns while incorporating the powerful themes of family, friendship, loyalty, and love. An exciting escapade & intergalactic treasure for readers of all ages!
The Willow-Wren
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726590379
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
The bird kingdom is missing a king, so they decide to hold a contest. The one to fly the highest will be the winner. The contest starts. The eagle is about to win. And all of a sudden a wren flies out of the eagle’s feather. The birds find out about the trickery, but cause of it a winner cannot be announced. They organize another contest with a different rule. Do you think our old friend the wren will find another way to trick them? Who will be the birds’ new king? Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726590379
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
The bird kingdom is missing a king, so they decide to hold a contest. The one to fly the highest will be the winner. The contest starts. The eagle is about to win. And all of a sudden a wren flies out of the eagle’s feather. The birds find out about the trickery, but cause of it a winner cannot be announced. They organize another contest with a different rule. Do you think our old friend the wren will find another way to trick them? Who will be the birds’ new king? Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Willow and Wren
Author: Pam Feeney
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983601101
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Willow and Wren is a story about a family finding fun in doing simple things, together! The book appears first in English and then in its entirety again in Spanish. Wonderful for a bilingual family or a family that would like to introduce a child to Spanish.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983601101
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Willow and Wren is a story about a family finding fun in doing simple things, together! The book appears first in English and then in its entirety again in Spanish. Wonderful for a bilingual family or a family that would like to introduce a child to Spanish.
Hidden
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466896361
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
When Wren Abbott and Darra Monson are eight years old, Darra's father steals a minivan. He doesn't know that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow change the lives of both girls. Darra is left with a question that only Wren can answer. Wren has questions, too. Years later, in a chance encounter at camp, the girls face each other for the first time. They can finally learn the truth—that is, if they're willing to reveal to each other the stories that they've hidden for so long. Told from alternating viewpoints, this novel-in-poems reveals the complexities of memory and the strength of a friendship that can overcome pain.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466896361
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
When Wren Abbott and Darra Monson are eight years old, Darra's father steals a minivan. He doesn't know that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow change the lives of both girls. Darra is left with a question that only Wren can answer. Wren has questions, too. Years later, in a chance encounter at camp, the girls face each other for the first time. They can finally learn the truth—that is, if they're willing to reveal to each other the stories that they've hidden for so long. Told from alternating viewpoints, this novel-in-poems reveals the complexities of memory and the strength of a friendship that can overcome pain.
The Willow-Wren and the Bear
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726591073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Kids you know that it is not right to insult other people, right? Nor animals? Apparently the bear in our story was not taught well. She insulted the wren’s children and called them "ugly". The animal kingdom stood on the wren’s side and a big war broke out. Can the small birds prevail over the bear? Find out in "The Willow-Wren and the Bear". Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726591073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Kids you know that it is not right to insult other people, right? Nor animals? Apparently the bear in our story was not taught well. She insulted the wren’s children and called them "ugly". The animal kingdom stood on the wren’s side and a big war broke out. Can the small birds prevail over the bear? Find out in "The Willow-Wren and the Bear". Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
The Accidental Veterinarian
Author: Philipp Schott
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773053418
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“For all animal lovers ... Few books ... approach the combination of fine writing, radical honesty, and endless optimism found [in these] veterinary tales.” (Booklist, starred review) With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career as a veterinarian and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another. Through these and other experiences, Dr. Schott also learned that veterinary medicine is as much, if not more, about the people as it is the animals. And he will have you laughing and crying as you embark on this journey of discovery with him. “Filled with heartwarming stories any animal lover will enjoy. It’s informative and entertaining, much like our pets themselves!” ― eresa Rhyne, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dog Lived (and So Will I) “Who amongst us animal lovers hasn’t fantasized being a vet? Well, read Philipp Schott’s highly entertaining and informative book and learn exactly what you’d be in for―all the poignancy, hilarity, and plain hard work. You may decide to keep your day job, but you’ll be a much better animal companion for having picked up the many insider tips Schott imparts.” ―Barbara Gowdy, award-winning author of The White Bone and Helpless
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773053418
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“For all animal lovers ... Few books ... approach the combination of fine writing, radical honesty, and endless optimism found [in these] veterinary tales.” (Booklist, starred review) With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career as a veterinarian and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another. Through these and other experiences, Dr. Schott also learned that veterinary medicine is as much, if not more, about the people as it is the animals. And he will have you laughing and crying as you embark on this journey of discovery with him. “Filled with heartwarming stories any animal lover will enjoy. It’s informative and entertaining, much like our pets themselves!” ― eresa Rhyne, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dog Lived (and So Will I) “Who amongst us animal lovers hasn’t fantasized being a vet? Well, read Philipp Schott’s highly entertaining and informative book and learn exactly what you’d be in for―all the poignancy, hilarity, and plain hard work. You may decide to keep your day job, but you’ll be a much better animal companion for having picked up the many insider tips Schott imparts.” ―Barbara Gowdy, award-winning author of The White Bone and Helpless
Studies of Trees
Author: Jacob Joshua Levison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Studies of Trees" is a botanical research paper written by Jacob Joshua Levison. The paper examines various species of trees, their physical characteristics, and ecological roles. Levison's work provides valuable insights into the study of plant life and helps deepen our understanding of the natural world.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Studies of Trees" is a botanical research paper written by Jacob Joshua Levison. The paper examines various species of trees, their physical characteristics, and ecological roles. Levison's work provides valuable insights into the study of plant life and helps deepen our understanding of the natural world.
The Wren
Author: Stephen Moss
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473560616
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From the bestselling author of The Robin: A Biography, Stephan Moss: The wren is a paradox of a bird. They are Britain's most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and have by far the loudest song in proportion to their size. They also thrive up and down Britain and Ireland: from the smallest city garden to remote offshore islands, blustery moors to chilly mountains. Yet many people are not sure if they have ever seen a wren. Perhaps because the wren is so tiny, weighing just as much as two A4 sheets of paper, and so busy, always on the move, more mouse than bird. However if we cast our eyes back to recent history wrens were a mainstay of literary, cultural and popular history. The wren was on postage stamps and the farthing, it featured in nursery rhymes and greetings cards, poems and rural 'wren hunts', still a recent memory in Ireland particularly. With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this fascinating bird that lives right on our doorstep.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473560616
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From the bestselling author of The Robin: A Biography, Stephan Moss: The wren is a paradox of a bird. They are Britain's most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and have by far the loudest song in proportion to their size. They also thrive up and down Britain and Ireland: from the smallest city garden to remote offshore islands, blustery moors to chilly mountains. Yet many people are not sure if they have ever seen a wren. Perhaps because the wren is so tiny, weighing just as much as two A4 sheets of paper, and so busy, always on the move, more mouse than bird. However if we cast our eyes back to recent history wrens were a mainstay of literary, cultural and popular history. The wren was on postage stamps and the farthing, it featured in nursery rhymes and greetings cards, poems and rural 'wren hunts', still a recent memory in Ireland particularly. With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this fascinating bird that lives right on our doorstep.
How to Examine a Wolverine
Author: Philipp Schott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770415881
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
How to Examine a Wolverine is full of heartwarming stories about your favorite pets from the bestselling author of The Accidental Veterinarian.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770415881
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
How to Examine a Wolverine is full of heartwarming stories about your favorite pets from the bestselling author of The Accidental Veterinarian.