Voortkomend uit een carrière in de journalistiek die alles omvatte, van modetrends tot hondenyoga voor vooraanstaande publicaties, vond deze auteur haar literaire roeping toen een redacteur haar essay over 'Southern in the City' opmerkte. Ze staat nu bekend om haar young adult-romans, die thema's als adolescentie en zelfontdekking met scherpe humor behandelen. Haar onderscheidende stem vangt de nuances van de menselijke ervaring, vaak met een humoristisch en herkenbaar perspectief op de complexiteit van het leven.
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.
When acclaimed wildlife photographer Clare Rainbow-Dashell flees the fallout of an ill-advised affair with a professor, she finds herself in the Namib Desert, where she gets caught up in the crisis of endangered species preservation-and caught between two very different men.
The Ormering Tide is a coming of age story set amidst a series of darkly foreboding events. Rozel lives with her triplet older brothers and her parents in the bay of a small island. One of her brothers goes missing and the familys landlord, Mr Willow, is implicated as the menacing truths are discovered. The island is rich with nature; and the islanders lives and the steady passing of the seasons contrast sharply with the realities of violence and inevitable revelations. The Ormering Tide explores the inherent human need to keep and bury secrets. Kathryn Williams first novel, The Ormering Tide, is about processing the past, after the fact. This is a brooding and astonishing debut from the Mercury Music Prize nominated singer-songwriter. The Ormering Tide shines as brightly as the beautiful shell from which this novel draws its title and is as impressive and adventurous as the authors music.
With the mystery of Maureen Johnson and Brittany Cavallaro and the historical intrigue of Romanov, this genre-bending YA will pull readers into one girl's journey of discovering the impossible tale of a long-lost aunt--and through her, the importance of being true to yourself. It's not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia...or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna. For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunt's diaries shows her she's not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess? Or is this some elaborate hoax? With the help of a supremely dorky but undeniably cute local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery. But soon Jess realizes there's another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if she's learned anything from Aunt Anna, it's that only you can write your own story.
Although 16-year-old Sophie has grown up working in her family's Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., she is not prepared to compete on the new reality show, "Teen Test Kitchen, " when her best friend Alex convinces her to audition. Includes recipes.
Engaging for both adult and child readers, this Co-reader from National Geographic Kids explores the fascinating world of plants. It covers essential topics such as plant growth, the various parts of plants, and the roles of seeds and flowers, making it an informative and interactive experience for families to learn together.
Engaging for both adults and children, this Co-reader from National Geographic Kids explores the fascinating world of plants. Readers will discover how plants grow and learn about their various parts, including seeds and flowers. The book offers an interactive experience that fosters shared learning and curiosity about nature.
Young readers will explore the fascinating world of penguins through engaging text and vibrant illustrations. This pre-reader from National Geographic Kids introduces various penguin species, emphasizing their sizes and habitats. Interactive elements like a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activities enhance learning by connecting words within concept groups, fostering vocabulary development and a deeper understanding of these remarkable birds.
Meet amazing penguins from all around the world!
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