Catherine Storr verkende het innerlijke leven van haar personages met diepgaand inzicht en creëerde een oeuvre dat kinderliteratuur, fictie voor volwassenen, toneelstukken en korte verhalen omvatte. Haar schrijven, dat vaak diep ingaat op complexe relaties en psychologische landschappen, wordt gekenmerkt door gevoeligheid en scherpe observatie. Storr's kenmerkende stem en fantasievolle vertelstijl hebben een blijvende indruk achtergelaten, waardoor haar verhalen boeiend en gedenkwaardig zijn voor een breed publiek.
'I'm going to carry you off and eat you up now!' The stupid wolf is up to his old tricks again, thinking of his hungry tummy as usual. He's determined to prove he is cleverer than Polly this time - and nearly does when he disguises himself as Father Christmas! But will he ever manage to gobble up Polly for his tea or is she just too clever for him?
The story features a cunning wolf attempting to outsmart Polly with various schemes to capture her. However, Polly's cleverness consistently thwarts his plans, showcasing her resourcefulness and wit. This engaging tale highlights the classic theme of good versus evil, emphasizing intelligence over brute force.
The story features a cunning wolf who devises various traps to capture Polly, showcasing her cleverness in evading him. However, an unexpected twist reveals that the wolf may possess more intelligence than initially thought. The narrative combines elements of humor and suspense, engaging readers with the dynamic between the clever girl and her persistent predator.
A powerful and haunting classic about a girl haunted by her own dreams.
'I'll dress up as a human being and Polly won't have any idea that I'm a wolf . . .' When Polly opens the door and finds a large black wolf standing on the doorstep waiting to gobble her up, it's the wolf that has the surprise when Polly invites him in! Clever Polly isn't frightened at all and has a plan that's bound to outwit the big, bad but very stupid wolf.
Lisa is sure she has seen a ghost in her mother's bedroom mirror, but who can she tell? Her grandparents are oddly secretive about ghosts and the past, her mother seems distant since her recent marriage, and Lisa definitely can't confide in her new stepsister and stepbrother - she loathes them!
Clever, independent Polly repeatedly outsmarts a persistent young wolf in a series of thrilling bedtime stories that blend humor and adventure. Inspired by her daughter’s childhood fears, Catherine Storr created a dynamic duo reminiscent of classic cartoon rivals, where each encounter showcases witty exchanges and clever tactics. This collection brings together all four volumes, offering inventive variations on their playful rivalry, with Polly growing wiser and the wolf ever-hungry for a win.
Four illustrated stories for reading ahead or reading alone. 7-9 yrs.
Stephen und sein Vater leben allein, seit Stephens Mutter fortgegangen ist. Sein Vater weigert sich, darüber zu reden. Eines Tages findet Stephen Schlüssel zu geheimen Türen, die ihn in eine andere Welt führen - eine Welt, in der Leute ihn zu kennen scheinen, die er nie zuvor gesehen hat. Stephen entdeckt, was die Leute mit seinem jetzigen Leben in der wirklichen Welt zu tun haben. Er ahnt, was damals mit seiner Mutter geschah. Wie aber kann er seinen Vater dazu bringen, ihm die ganze Wahrheit zu sagen? Eine Ermunterung, sich vom Schweigen der Erwachsenen nicht einschüchtern zu lassen und die eigenen Fragen und Ängste ernst zu nehmen.
Nova York, hivern del 1873. La Irene recorda una aventura viscuda a Londres temps enrere, amb els seus grans amics Sherlock i Lupin. El fil dels records es descabdella ra?pidament entre la trobada...
