A beautifully written and illustrated collection of Greek myths containing seventeen famous tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.
Ann Turnbull Boeken
Ann Turnbull is een Engelse auteur wiens boeiende verhalen de complexiteit van de adolescentie verkennen. Haar verhalen duiken in thema's als identiteit, ergens bij horen en de uitdagingen waarmee jongeren worden geconfronteerd tijdens de overgang naar volwassenheid. Turnbulls onderscheidende stem en inzichtelijke weergave van jeugdervaringen resoneren diep bij lezers, waardoor ze een gevierde figuur is in de jeugdliteratuur.






Girls with a Voice
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- 7 uur lezen
Mary Ann dreams of becoming an opera singer, and she's thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart performs in Chelsea. But suddenly Mary Ann is told that she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will put her in... This book was previously published as Historical Mary Ann and Miss Mozart .
1941. London is suffering from the Blitz and the country is gripped by patriotic fervour. Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she moves to a new school and gets drawn into tormenting one of her classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs.
A young Quaker girl and the son of a wealthy merchant face intolerance and persecution in 1662 England in this gripping historical novel that evokes the passion and idealism of young love.
No Friend of Mine
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- 6 uur lezen
Class conflict and a personal battle for understanding and acceptance are explored in this thought-provoking novel, set in 1937.
The Gunpowder Plot
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- 4 uur lezen
November 1605, London Dark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? Two girls follow a mysterious stranger and stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the House of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. But will anyone listen to them?
The Great Fire
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- 4 uur lezen
Sam survived the Great Plague and found a new home, as a servant of the Giraud family. But now he faces disaster once more: London is in flames. Sam is trapped in the burning city with his old enemt Andre. Can the boys stop fighting long enough to escape the terrifying blaze?
Deep Water
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- 4 uur lezen
A fateful decision leads Jon to skip school with his friend Ryan, resulting in a perilous situation when Ryan's safety is compromised. As Jon grapples with fear and guilt, he finds himself in a race against time to rescue his friend. With the police closing in and suspicion mounting, Jon must confront his own cowardice and take action, highlighting themes of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of choices.
The powerful sequel to the highly acclaimed No Shame, No Fear
Room for a Stranger
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- 5 uur lezen
A new arrival quickly becomes a rival, with potentially tragic consequences, in this evocative wartime novel.