Berlie Doherty is een Engelse auteur wier werk romans, poëzie, toneelstukken en scenario's omvat. Haar schrijfstijl, vaak gericht op jonge lezers, wordt geprezen om haar diepgang en empathie. Doherty verkent meesterlijk complexe emoties en relaties door middel van meeslepende verhalen. Haar vermogen om fantasiewerelden te verweven met herkenbare menselijke ervaringen maakt haar tot een onderscheidende en gedenkwaardige verteller.
A collection of 12 classic tales that have enthralled children all over the world for hundreds of years. Some of the best-loved fairy stories are presented here - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
If you thought there was nothing more to the legend of Jack than a beanstalk, a grumpy giant and a golden goose, then think again! Here's a different slant on a familiar fairytale drawing on local Cornish legends.
A beautifully told tale of the countryside, trust, loss, and friendship from award-winning author Berlie Doherty. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+.
Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter moor is the backdrop to the first story of a haunting friendship, and, in the second, when the past comes back to haunt Charlie, it becomes impossible to tell what is real and what isn't.
The sisters of STREET CHILD tell their story... A companion novel to bestselling story of orphan Jim Jarvis set in Victorian England.
When she moves with her parents to a new home far away, Willa is convinced that she'll never have friends again until she meets Old Miss Annie who introduces her to a lonely goat, a forgotten pony, and an orphaned fox.
Catrin lives in Wales, and prefers drawing animals to spending time with friends. One night, she hears an eerie howl from the nearby mountain - a wild cat. Can she confront her shyness and go in search of this rare animal? This sensitive story by award-winning author Berlie Doherty shows that courage and friendship can come from unexpected places.
Set against the backdrop of a glacier, the story explores themes of isolation and survival. It follows a group of adventurers who confront both the physical challenges of the harsh environment and their inner demons. As they navigate treacherous ice and unpredictable weather, deep-seated conflicts emerge, testing their bonds and resolve. The narrative delves into the psychological impact of extreme conditions, revealing how the beauty and danger of nature can shape human relationships and personal growth.
Once upon a time, a boy and a girl living in Amsterdam were friends and loved each other very much. But a splinter from a magic mirror pierced the boy's heart and turned it to ice. He turned from his friend was was carried by the Snow Queen into her palace
Grace put out her hand, almost touching the mirror.'There's another world in there.''We could float in and out of it.'Deep in a Derbyshire valley live two girls, twins, so alike they seem like one person, even their family can't tell them apart. New characters enter their lives and desires, love and grief come to the surface.