Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781846439278
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When a Traveler family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveler-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Traveling cultures.
Yokki and the Parno Gry
Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781846439278
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When a Traveler family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveler-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Traveling cultures.
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781846439278
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When a Traveler family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveler-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Traveling cultures.
Ossiri and the Bala Mengro
Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781846439254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A Traveler girl named Ossiri makes her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. Although she plays it enthusiastically, it makes a terrible noise. Ignoring warnings not to wake the ogre in the hills, Ossiri climbs away from the camp to practice. Will she wake the ogre, and will it appreciate her playing? Told by a Romani storyteller and a picture book author, this original tale offers a fascinating insight into Traveling lifestyles and cultures"--Dust jacket.
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781846439254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A Traveler girl named Ossiri makes her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. Although she plays it enthusiastically, it makes a terrible noise. Ignoring warnings not to wake the ogre in the hills, Ossiri climbs away from the camp to practice. Will she wake the ogre, and will it appreciate her playing? Told by a Romani storyteller and a picture book author, this original tale offers a fascinating insight into Traveling lifestyles and cultures"--Dust jacket.
Rodeo Challenge
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496558715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496558715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?
Polonius the Pit Pony
Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781786281869
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travelers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return. When the chance arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge, and uses his intelligence and skills to save the day. Based on true events and retold by a master of the oral tradition, this story bears witness to the Traveler values of independence, initiative, courage and hard work.
Publisher: Travellers Tales
ISBN: 9781786281869
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travelers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return. When the chance arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge, and uses his intelligence and skills to save the day. Based on true events and retold by a master of the oral tradition, this story bears witness to the Traveler values of independence, initiative, courage and hard work.
Stardust Stables: A Star Is Born
Author: Sable Hamilton
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496521943
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
New girl Kami can't wait to join the team at Stardust Stables, but she soon discovers that life there isn't all glitz and glamour. There's plenty of stall cleaning to do, not to mention the hours of training! When a studio comes looking for a stunt girl to do horseback riding for a major new movie, Kami is eager to get the job. Find out if Kami has enough experience to rise to the challenge in this ebook.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496521943
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
New girl Kami can't wait to join the team at Stardust Stables, but she soon discovers that life there isn't all glitz and glamour. There's plenty of stall cleaning to do, not to mention the hours of training! When a studio comes looking for a stunt girl to do horseback riding for a major new movie, Kami is eager to get the job. Find out if Kami has enough experience to rise to the challenge in this ebook.
Kuku and Mwewe - A Swahili Folktale
Author: Marta Munté Vidal
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
ISBN: 8415619987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A wonderful tale inspired by an old Swahili legend, The Chicken and the Eagle will reveal an amazing secret, and Kuku and Mwewe will live in your imagination forever. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 770L
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
ISBN: 8415619987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A wonderful tale inspired by an old Swahili legend, The Chicken and the Eagle will reveal an amazing secret, and Kuku and Mwewe will live in your imagination forever. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 770L
When Apples Grew Noses and White Horses Flew
Author: Jan Andrews
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 0888999526
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Follows the foolish, yet wise, Ti-Jean through three adventures as he outwits a greedy princess, a tiny scoundrel, and a very clever girl, in a collection of stories based on French-Canadian folk literature.
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 0888999526
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Follows the foolish, yet wise, Ti-Jean through three adventures as he outwits a greedy princess, a tiny scoundrel, and a very clever girl, in a collection of stories based on French-Canadian folk literature.
A Donkey Reads
Author: Muriel Mandell
Publisher: Star Bright Books
ISBN: 1595723781
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A fanciful adaptation of a Turkish folktale that tells the story of a poor villager, a donkey, and a wise man whose clever plan outwits a tyrannical Mongol ruler.
Publisher: Star Bright Books
ISBN: 1595723781
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A fanciful adaptation of a Turkish folktale that tells the story of a poor villager, a donkey, and a wise man whose clever plan outwits a tyrannical Mongol ruler.
Tales of Sasha 9: The Disappearing History
Author: Alexa Pearl
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1499813902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In book nine of the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha has to figure out what to do when the recorded history of the flying horses disappears! The History Day celebration is coming up in Crystal Cove, and Sasha has to pick her favorite story to read aloud. But when she unrolls the magical fabrics with the flying horse history on them, she discovers that all the words have disappeared! Can Sasha figure out what happened and find a way to return the stories to the fabrics in time for the celebration?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1499813902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In book nine of the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha has to figure out what to do when the recorded history of the flying horses disappears! The History Day celebration is coming up in Crystal Cove, and Sasha has to pick her favorite story to read aloud. But when she unrolls the magical fabrics with the flying horse history on them, she discovers that all the words have disappeared! Can Sasha figure out what happened and find a way to return the stories to the fabrics in time for the celebration?
Casey Little, Yo-Yo Queen
Author: Nancy Belgue
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1551438275
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Casey will have to do a lot of pet-sitting to earn the money she needs to buy Lightning, a beloved horse. Her hopes of buying Lightning are dashed when she learns that his owner has found a buyer and must sell the horse immediately. Across the street from Casey's house a mystery unfolds as a seldom-seen woman who seems to be able to read minds prepares to host a carnival and a yo-yo contest that boasts a $1500 prize. Casey's yo-yo is buried in her closet. She has a great talent and a greater case of stage fright.
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1551438275
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Casey will have to do a lot of pet-sitting to earn the money she needs to buy Lightning, a beloved horse. Her hopes of buying Lightning are dashed when she learns that his owner has found a buyer and must sell the horse immediately. Across the street from Casey's house a mystery unfolds as a seldom-seen woman who seems to be able to read minds prepares to host a carnival and a yo-yo contest that boasts a $1500 prize. Casey's yo-yo is buried in her closet. She has a great talent and a greater case of stage fright.