Author: Laura Wood
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 070230462X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A snow-dusted love story. In the Autumn of 1931, impetuous Freya leaves her family in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She joins a theatrical company and, amidst all the enchantment and bustle of stage life, falls in love with the handsome, glamorous leading man. Neither being an actress nor having a love affair lives up to Freya's grand expectations - which is when she realises her true calling, and also her chance at real romance, has been under her nose all along. An enchanting coming of age romance about following your dreams - even when they aren't quite what you expected. Praise for A SKY PAINTED GOLD: 'The perfect comfort read' Ella Risbridger 'Pure escapism ... a wildly romantic, delicious indulgence' OBSERVER 'A brilliant, beautiful book' Louise O'Neill 'Perfect for glamour-soaked summer escapism' MAIL ON SUNDAY
A Snowfall of Silver
Author: Laura Wood
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 070230462X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A snow-dusted love story. In the Autumn of 1931, impetuous Freya leaves her family in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She joins a theatrical company and, amidst all the enchantment and bustle of stage life, falls in love with the handsome, glamorous leading man. Neither being an actress nor having a love affair lives up to Freya's grand expectations - which is when she realises her true calling, and also her chance at real romance, has been under her nose all along. An enchanting coming of age romance about following your dreams - even when they aren't quite what you expected. Praise for A SKY PAINTED GOLD: 'The perfect comfort read' Ella Risbridger 'Pure escapism ... a wildly romantic, delicious indulgence' OBSERVER 'A brilliant, beautiful book' Louise O'Neill 'Perfect for glamour-soaked summer escapism' MAIL ON SUNDAY
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 070230462X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A snow-dusted love story. In the Autumn of 1931, impetuous Freya leaves her family in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She joins a theatrical company and, amidst all the enchantment and bustle of stage life, falls in love with the handsome, glamorous leading man. Neither being an actress nor having a love affair lives up to Freya's grand expectations - which is when she realises her true calling, and also her chance at real romance, has been under her nose all along. An enchanting coming of age romance about following your dreams - even when they aren't quite what you expected. Praise for A SKY PAINTED GOLD: 'The perfect comfort read' Ella Risbridger 'Pure escapism ... a wildly romantic, delicious indulgence' OBSERVER 'A brilliant, beautiful book' Louise O'Neill 'Perfect for glamour-soaked summer escapism' MAIL ON SUNDAY
Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree
Author: Kenneth MacLeod
Publisher: Blackdown Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
"Troutie, my bonnie little fellow, am not I the most beautiful woman in all the world?" In this Scottish fairytale, Silver-Tree embarks on a mission to kill her daughter, Gold-Tree, after hearing the fateful words that her daughter is the most beautiful woman in all the world - though not from a mirror (as in other Snow White tales) but from a trout! Will Gold-Tree survive her mother's jealous and live happily ever after with her Prince? Find out in this new edition of the classic tale, which includes both English and Gaelic versions of the fairytale. [Folklore Type: ATU-709 (Snow White)]
Publisher: Blackdown Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
"Troutie, my bonnie little fellow, am not I the most beautiful woman in all the world?" In this Scottish fairytale, Silver-Tree embarks on a mission to kill her daughter, Gold-Tree, after hearing the fateful words that her daughter is the most beautiful woman in all the world - though not from a mirror (as in other Snow White tales) but from a trout! Will Gold-Tree survive her mother's jealous and live happily ever after with her Prince? Find out in this new edition of the classic tale, which includes both English and Gaelic versions of the fairytale. [Folklore Type: ATU-709 (Snow White)]
The Silver Secret
Author: Astrid Foss
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534443509
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Disney’s Frozen meets Snow and Rose in this enchanting chapter book adventure about princess sisters with magical powers who embark on a quest to defeat an evil witch. Three princesses live in a sparkling, happy kingdom. There’s always the perfect blanket of snow on the ground, and the sky is filled with the glowing, multi-colored Everchanging Lights that protect their kingdom. When the wicked Shadow Witch plans to steal the Everchanging Lights out of the sky, the Snow Sisters will do whatever it takes to stop her. The princesses, along with their pet polar bear, sneak away from the castle under cover of night. To protect the pink Everchanging Light before the Shadow Witch can snatch it for herself, the girls will have to brave the treacherous frozen forest. Can they make it through in time?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534443509
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Disney’s Frozen meets Snow and Rose in this enchanting chapter book adventure about princess sisters with magical powers who embark on a quest to defeat an evil witch. Three princesses live in a sparkling, happy kingdom. There’s always the perfect blanket of snow on the ground, and the sky is filled with the glowing, multi-colored Everchanging Lights that protect their kingdom. When the wicked Shadow Witch plans to steal the Everchanging Lights out of the sky, the Snow Sisters will do whatever it takes to stop her. The princesses, along with their pet polar bear, sneak away from the castle under cover of night. To protect the pink Everchanging Light before the Shadow Witch can snatch it for herself, the girls will have to brave the treacherous frozen forest. Can they make it through in time?
Under A Dancing Star
Author: Laura Wood
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 140719478X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In grey, 1930s England, Bea has grown up kicking against the conventions of the time, all the while knowing that she will one day have to marry someone her parents choose - someone rich enough to keep the family estate alive. But she longs for so much more - for adventure, excitement, travel, and maybe even romance. When she gets the chance to spend the summer in Italy with her bohemian uncle and his fianc_e, a whole world is opened up to Bea - a world that includes Ben, a cocky young artist who just happens to be infuriatingly handsome too. Sparks fly between the quick-witted pair until one night, under the stars, a challenge is set: can Bea and Ben put aside their teasing and have the perfect summer romance? With their new friends gleefully setting the rules for their fling, Bea and Ben can agree on one thing at least: they absolutely, positively will not, cannot fall in love... A long, hot summer of kisses and mischief unfolds - but storm clouds are gathering across Europe, and home is calling. Every summer has to end - but for Bea, this might be just the beginning.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 140719478X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In grey, 1930s England, Bea has grown up kicking against the conventions of the time, all the while knowing that she will one day have to marry someone her parents choose - someone rich enough to keep the family estate alive. But she longs for so much more - for adventure, excitement, travel, and maybe even romance. When she gets the chance to spend the summer in Italy with her bohemian uncle and his fianc_e, a whole world is opened up to Bea - a world that includes Ben, a cocky young artist who just happens to be infuriatingly handsome too. Sparks fly between the quick-witted pair until one night, under the stars, a challenge is set: can Bea and Ben put aside their teasing and have the perfect summer romance? With their new friends gleefully setting the rules for their fling, Bea and Ben can agree on one thing at least: they absolutely, positively will not, cannot fall in love... A long, hot summer of kisses and mischief unfolds - but storm clouds are gathering across Europe, and home is calling. Every summer has to end - but for Bea, this might be just the beginning.
A Sky Painted Gold
Author: Laura Wood
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 1407186523
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, sixteen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer - a handsome, dashing brother and sister - Lou is quite swept off her feet and into a world of moonlit cocktail parties and glamour beyond her wildest dreams. But, as she grows closer to the Cardews, is she abandoning her own ambitions... and is there something darker lurking at the heart of the Cardew family? A gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance set against a stunning Gatsby-esque backdrop, this is perfect for fans of 'I Capture the Castle' and Eva Ibbotson.
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 1407186523
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, sixteen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer - a handsome, dashing brother and sister - Lou is quite swept off her feet and into a world of moonlit cocktail parties and glamour beyond her wildest dreams. But, as she grows closer to the Cardews, is she abandoning her own ambitions... and is there something darker lurking at the heart of the Cardew family? A gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance set against a stunning Gatsby-esque backdrop, this is perfect for fans of 'I Capture the Castle' and Eva Ibbotson.
Solomon Snow and the Silver Spoon
Author: Kaye Umansky
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 9780763632182
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Prepare, dear reader, for the tale of Solomon Snow, his bossy friend Prudence, and the insufferable Infant Prodigy as they set out in search of Solly’s rightful inheritance — despite some woeful misadventures along the way! Solomon Snow lives in a run-down cottage just outside the village of Boring, works for Ma and Pa Scubbins's laundry business, and has nothing to eat but a gloppy stew known as pottage. It's a pitiful existence, but it's all Solly knows. Then, one day, a secret is revealed that changes his life forever—a secret that happens to involve a mysterious silver spoon. On his resulting quest, Solly is joined by a curious cast of characters: a sharp-minded girl named Prudence, a charming child called the Infant Prodigy, and a filthy (yet extremely cheerful) chimney sweep. Can Solly's new friends help him to reclaim his spoon—and his true identity?
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 9780763632182
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Prepare, dear reader, for the tale of Solomon Snow, his bossy friend Prudence, and the insufferable Infant Prodigy as they set out in search of Solly’s rightful inheritance — despite some woeful misadventures along the way! Solomon Snow lives in a run-down cottage just outside the village of Boring, works for Ma and Pa Scubbins's laundry business, and has nothing to eat but a gloppy stew known as pottage. It's a pitiful existence, but it's all Solly knows. Then, one day, a secret is revealed that changes his life forever—a secret that happens to involve a mysterious silver spoon. On his resulting quest, Solly is joined by a curious cast of characters: a sharp-minded girl named Prudence, a charming child called the Infant Prodigy, and a filthy (yet extremely cheerful) chimney sweep. Can Solly's new friends help him to reclaim his spoon—and his true identity?
First Snow
Author: Nancy Viau
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807524433
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2019 Independent Publisher Book Award—Silver, Children's Picture Books (7 & Under) A celebration of the first snowfall of the season. Snowflakes falling! What a treat! Friends gather outside to celebrate the first snowfall of the season with snowball fights, sledding, building igloos, drinking hot chocolate, and making the most of a windy, wintry day. With rhyming text and cheerful illustrations, this is a charming celebration of the winter season.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807524433
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2019 Independent Publisher Book Award—Silver, Children's Picture Books (7 & Under) A celebration of the first snowfall of the season. Snowflakes falling! What a treat! Friends gather outside to celebrate the first snowfall of the season with snowball fights, sledding, building igloos, drinking hot chocolate, and making the most of a windy, wintry day. With rhyming text and cheerful illustrations, this is a charming celebration of the winter season.
Princess of the Silver Woods
Author: Jessica Day George
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1619631261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When Petunia, youngest of the dancing princesses, is ambushed by bandits in wolf masks on her way to visit an elderly neighbor, the line between enemies and friends becomes blurred as she and her sisters get a chance to end their family's curse once and for all.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1619631261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When Petunia, youngest of the dancing princesses, is ambushed by bandits in wolf masks on her way to visit an elderly neighbor, the line between enemies and friends becomes blurred as she and her sisters get a chance to end their family's curse once and for all.
Blood in the Snow
Author: Marlene Fanta Shyer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A gun, a flute, and an injured silver fox bring Max up against some difficult decisions regarding their relative values.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A gun, a flute, and an injured silver fox bring Max up against some difficult decisions regarding their relative values.
A Wreath of Snow
Author: Liz Curtis Higgs
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 1400072174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This heartwarming novella invites readers to experience Christmas in Victorian Scotland, as the chill of a family misunderstanding gives way to the warmth of forgiveness.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 1400072174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This heartwarming novella invites readers to experience Christmas in Victorian Scotland, as the chill of a family misunderstanding gives way to the warmth of forgiveness.