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The Light Beyond the Forest: The Quest for the Holy Grail

sutcliff, rosemary

Publié en 1979

Livre
Fiction
Roman

Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant strugglesof the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur have been told in song and story since the middle ages. When Percival comes to Camelot and Galahad sits in the Seat Perilous, as Merlin foretold, the quest for the Holy Grail scatters Arthur's Knights far and wide, bringing death to many and bitter disappointment to the great Lancelot . . .

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Langue : Anglais

The Raiders: The Inuk Quartet, Volume II: Vol 2 (The Raiders Inuk Quartet)

Jorn Riel

Publié en 1980

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Fiction
Roman

This second volume of the Inuk Quartet continues the exciting adventures of Leiv, Apuluk and Narua established in The Shipwreck. The story begins with our trio settled peacefully on Thor Gunnarrsson's farmstead in Greenland. When Viking raiders arrive at the farmstead, their quiet world is disturbed forever. Leiv, Apuluk and Narua must rely on their wits, their courage, and their friendship to protect their new home. Features dynamic male and female protagonists working together as equals to solve problems. The second volume, following The Shipwreck, in the English language debut of Jorn Riel, an established Danish writer who has won tremendous acclaim in Europe for this four-volume series, The Inuk Quartet.

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Langue : Anglais

The Starlight Barking

smith, Dodie

Publié en 1967

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Fiction
Roman

Waking up late one day, Pongo finds that none of the humans will wake up. He finds out that the same has happened all over the country, and then dogs everywhere hear the voice of Lord Sirius the dogstar, offering to free them from their humans.

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Langue : Anglais

Monster Mission

Ibbotson, Eva

Publié en 1999

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Fiction
Roman

Three children have been kidnapped by some mysterious, mad aunts and panic is spreading. But Myrtle, Coral and Etta are far from killers - they need the children to help them in a very caring mission. The secret island where they live is a sanctuary for strange and wonderful creatures - mermaids, selkies, the amazing boobrie bird, and even the great Kraken himself. The kidnapped children love their magical new life - but the Island of Monsters has become the target of some dangerous villains who want to turn it into a theme park.

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Langue : Anglais

Heidi

Johanna Spyri

Publié en 1965

Livre
Fiction
Roman

This beloved Swiss children's tale has been beloved by generations of children and adults. Orphan Heidi's life in the Alps with her grandfather, Peter the goatherd, and her friendship with Klara, her invalid playmate, is both poignant and heartwarming.

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Langue : Anglais

Ask Uncle Albert: 100 1/2 Tricky Science Questions Answered

Russel Stannard

Publié en 1998

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Fiction documentaire
Roman

Providing answers to children's questions in letters addressed to the fictional eccentric scientist of the "Uncle Albert" stories, this book covers a wide range of scientific topics. These include black holes, planets, atoms, stars, clouds, colour, flying and volcanoe

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Langue : Anglais

Digory the Dragon Slayer

Mcallister, Angela

Publié en 2023

Livre
Fiction
Roman

Digory is a sweet boy, although he doesn't exactly appreciate the same things as his rambunctious brothers or blacksmith mother. He likes playing the flute, thinking interesting thoughts, and writing silly songs. But all this changes one day when Digory discovers a dragon's tooth in the forest. When he returns to the village to show off his treasure, everyone assumes Digory slayed a dragon! Can Digory still be a normal, non-dragon-slaying boy now that he's been mistaken for a hero? The story of a shy, funny-looking village boy who finds himself rescuing princesses, fighting dragons, and living happily ever after.

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Langue : Anglais

Jane Blonde The Perfect Spylet

Publié en 2023

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Fiction
Roman

Jane Blonde has a special mission - to look after the Reception class while their teacher's away. Easy, right? After all, JB is a spy with gadgets galore, a spycat and the help of spylet buddy, Al Halo. How hard can it be to manage a bunch of five year olds? But when mysterious parcels arrive at the school and the SPI group is getting attacked from all angles, Jane Blonde senses something not's right. There's a puzzle to solve, and quickly. Will Janey and Alfie fail their class? Find out now, before it's too late.

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Langue : Anglais

Foals in the Field (Animal Ark Book 32)

Daniels, Lucy

Publié en 1994

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Fiction
Roman

When twin foals are born on Drysdale Farm, Mandy and James help their owner, Nick Summers. Nick is so busy building up the farm's stables, he doesn't have time to care for the sick foals. And if he isn't careful, he'll have to sell the farm, too. What will happen to the foals? Can Mandy save the day?

Animal Ark is the veterinary surgery run by Mandy Hope's parents. If there are animals to be protected or looked after, Mandy is always there to help.

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Langue : Anglais

Moonfleet

Falkner, J.Meade

Publié en 1898

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Fiction
Roman

Orphaned John Trenchard grows up in the village of Moonfleet with his aunt, entranced by the local legend of the ghostly Blackbeard, who rises each winter night to search for his lost diamond. While conducting his own hunt for the treasure, John is trapped in the church crypt and discovers the true secret of the village: smuggling. Taken under the wing of the gruff innkeeper and chief smuggler, Elzevir Block, John begins a dangerous adventure which will see him in a hair-raising chase along a precarious cliff path and deciphering a hidden code in an ancient castle. Moonfleet is thrilling story of revenge and betrayal, of loyalty and great sacrifice, but it is above all a story about friendship..

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Langue : Anglais

Dog Star

Nimmo, Jenny

Publié en 2007

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Fiction
Roman

For children aged four and over, this illustrated book tells the story of how Marty, seeing the Dog Star one night in all its brilliance for the first time, decides to call the dog she longs for Star. Later that night she hears a faint breathing under her bed, has her wish come true? And will Star bring her and her family happiness?

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Langue : Anglais

Eating Candyfloss Upside Down: A Carousel of Stories and Poems

Collectif

Publié en 2003

Livre
Fiction
Roman

A terrific, wide-ranging collection of stories, poems and pictures with a fairground theme from some of the top writers and illustrators in the UK. Good writing, wide range of moods and entertainment are the key features. Forty of the very best contemporary writers and illustrators have contributed to the collection - Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt, Dick King-Smith, Chris Riddell, Jeremy Strong, John Burningham, Adele Geras, Helen Oxenbury, Geraldine McCaughrean, Eva Ibbotson, Mairi Hedderwick ...

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Langue : Anglais