故事讲述了一位名叫塔兰(Taran)的少年,为了维护家乡和平,而与魔王The Horned King对抗,阻止其利用黑神锅的魔力危害世人。 The Newbery-Winning Fantasy Series Now Available In Gorgeous New Paperback Editions! Since "The Book Of Three" Was First Published In 1964, Young Readers Have Been Enthralled By The Adventures Of Taran The Assistant Pig-Keeper And His Quest To Become A Hero. Taran Is Joined By An Engaging Cast Of Characters That Includes Eilonwy, The Strong-Willed And Sharp-Tongued Princess; Fflewddur Fflam, The Hyperbole-Prone Bard; The Ever-Faithful Gurgi; And The Curmudgeonly Doli--All Of Whom Have Become Involved In An Epic Struggle Between Good And Evil That Shapes The Fate Of The Legendary Land Of Prydain. Released Over A Period Of Five Years, Lloyd Alexander'S Beautifully Written Tales Not Only Captured Children'S Imaginations But Also Garnered The Highest Critical Praise. "The Black Cauldron" Was A Newbery Honor Book, And The Final Volume In The Chronic
Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little aretwo of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the firsttime ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish newcollectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, theoriginal black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovinglycolorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding anotherdimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike.
15 岁 的 女 孩 Daisy 从 曼 哈 顿 前 往 英 国 乡 下 看 望 她 的 表 兄 弟 们 。 然 后 , 第 三 次 世 界 大 战 爆 发 了 , 他 们 必 须 起 来 为 生 存 而 抗 争 。 ""Every war has turning points and every person too.""Fifteen-year-old Daisy is sent from Manhattan to England to visither aunt and cousins she's never met: three boys near her age, andtheir little sister. Her aunt goes away on business soon afterDaisy arrives. The next day bombs go off as London is attacked andoccupied by an unnamed enemy. As power fails, and systems fail, thefarm becomes more isolated. Despite the war, it's a kind of Eden,with no adults in charge and no rules, a place where Daisy'suncanny bond with her cousins grows into something rare andextraordinary. But the war is everywhere, and Daisy and her cousinsmust lead each other into a world that is unknown in the scariest,most elemental way. A riveting and astonishing story. "From the
1935年,自小随做帮佣的妈妈生活在大城市的女孩“小龟”,因为新雇主的排斥,被妈妈送回了故乡——佛罗里达的基维斯特。 基维斯特并不是妈妈口中的天堂,反而是个又脏又破的穷地方。小龟初对这个陌生的故乡充满了抵触,但是随着接触到越来越多的人,事情开始改变。友好的表兄弟、可爱的男孩帮、她从没见过面的爸爸、刻薄却有趣的外婆……与亲人朋友朝夕相处,经历过欺骗但也得到了更多温暖,小龟心中那如名字般坚硬的外壳终于融化,她明白了美丽的家一直就在身边,有爱你的人的地方,就是天堂。 Inspired by family stories, two-time NewberyHonor winner and "New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer L.Holm beautifully blends family lore with America's past in thischarming gem of a novel, rich in historical detail, humor, and theunique flavors of Key West. Life isn't like the movies, andeleven-year-old Turtl
The Spanish Slavers were an ever-present threat tothe Navaho way of life. One lovely spring day,fourteen-year-old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird tooktheir sheep to pasture. The sky was clear blue against thered buttes of the Canyon de Chelly, and the fields and orchards ofthe Navahos promised a rich harvest. Bright Morning was happyas she gazed across the beautiful valley that was the home of hertribe. She turned when Black Dog barked, and it was then thatshe saw the Spanish slavers riding straight toward her.
"Vivid firsthand de*ions by persons who lived through the 1871 Chicago fire are woven into a gripping account... Absorbing and riveting reading." The Horn Book, starred review
The history of America at sea is presented through the travelsof Seabird, a carved ivory gull.
Even after Davie had had the little black rabbit, Shadrach,for several weeks, it was still almost unbelievable. Every morningwhen Davie woke up it was a miracle all over again -- there in hisgrandfather's barn sat a wriggle black rabbit, and it was his.David had never been happier...until the day Shadrach slippedthrough the stats of his hutch and disappeared.
At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with hisolder brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra.Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night fortwenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border inNogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco,his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not onlystruggle to keep their family together, but also face crushingpoverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How theysustain their hope, their goodheartedness, and tenacity is revealedin this moving sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness orsentimentality, Francisco Jimenez finishes telling the story of hisyouth.
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. Thereis no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person isassigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singledout to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver aloneholds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, itis time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turningback.
In Zimbabwe in 2194, General Matsika calls in Africa's most unusual detectives - "the Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" - to find his missing children.
Sara’s life has always flowed smoothly, like the gliding swanson the lake, until her little brother Charlie disappears. Then Sarais forced to see her life in a whole new way.
Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 FairmountAvenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy,crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eatingchocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out-the hardway-that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skipkindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until firstgrade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to seeSnow White, he creates another sensation. Tomie dePaola's childhoodmemories are hilarious, and his charming illustrations are sure toplease.
Jeff Bussey walked briskly up the rutted wagon road towardFort Leavenworth on his way to join the Union volunteers. It was1861 in Linn County, Kansas, and Jeff was elated at the prospect offighting for the North at last. In the Indian country south of Kansas there was dread in the air;and the name, Stand Watie, was on every tongue. A hero to therebel, a devil to the Union man, Stand Watie led the CherokeeIndian Na-tion fearlessly and successfully on savage raids behindthe Union lines. Jeff came to know the Watie men only toowell. He was probably the only soldier in the West to see the Civil Warfrom both sides and live to tell about it. Amid the roar of cannonand the swish of flying grape, Jeff learned what it meant to fightin battle. He learned how it felt never to have enough to eat, toforage for his food or starve. He saw the green fields of Kansasand Okla-homa laid waste by Watie's raiding parties, homes gutted,precious corn deliberately uprooted. He marched endlessly acrossparched, hot
迈克尔很爱他的曾姨奶奶,尽管她有时候甚至记不起他的名字。祖孙俩在一起的时光总是格外有趣,曾姨奶奶会抱着一个装满了便士的盒子,给迈克尔讲她百年人生里的点点滴滴。妈妈总是想扔掉这个又脏又破的盒子,但是迈克尔明白,比便士更珍贵的,是盒子承载的记忆。 故事简单而古朴,祖孙之间那种隔代的温暖却震撼人心。无论中外,敬爱与善待老人,是所有孩子必上的一课。 Michael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can't alwaysremember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her andher beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each ofthe hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw outthe battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michaelunderstands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as thememories it contains. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this beautifulstory will be available in a collector's edition featuring hea
这是是一本关于爱、宽容与坚持的书,读后能给人以力量。 这本五彩斑斓的小书里,有一个感人至深的故事。15岁的女孩麦格为了寻找失踪的科学家爸爸,踏上了一条非同寻常的道路。这是一个关于坚持信念的故事。尽管旅途中布满了艰辛和危险,但三个伙伴从没有动摇过他们要找到并救出爸爸的决心。这也是—个有关爱的故事。爸爸对麦格的亲子之爱,弟弟与麦格的手足之情,加尔文与麦格的朋友之谊……麦格肩负着这些爱,战胜了邪恶,重返家园。
In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth-grader, Philip Malloy, is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred out of her class. Breaking the school's policy of silence during the national anthem, he hums along, and ends up in a crisis at the center of the nation's attention.
《阿比琳的夏天》讲述了一个在夏天里等待爸爸的小女孩,与一个改变小镇命运的好故事之间的奇遇。这个夏天,阿比琳独自到爸爸的故乡小镇去过暑假。在放假前的后一堂课上,古怪的修女老师给她布置了一份特殊的暑假作业。同时,阿比琳在寄居的酒鬼牧师家,偶然发现了一个装着旧信件和纪念品的神秘香烟盒,信中提到了一个代号为响尾蛇的“间谍”。为了完成作业,抓到间谍,也为了了解爸爸闭口不谈的过去,阿比琳与年少老成的露西安、想象力极其丰富的莱蒂,在镇上开始了一系列令人啼笑皆非的打探。而所有谜团的答案、打开记忆之门的那把钥匙,就握在占卜女王、吉卜赛女人萨蒂的手中……作者克莱尔·范德普尔在这部纽伯瑞大奖处女作中,倾注了自己无限的深情,通过优美的语言、充满个性的人物塑造和细腻的环境描写,完成了这样一个血肉丰满
Jimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comesback -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travelacross the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who canexonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along theway, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and thatwhile things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can beunderstood and forgiven.
The 1938 classic tells the story of Mr. Popper, the small-townhousepainter who dreamed of exploring Antarctic regions, andCaptain Cook, the redoubtable penguin who turned Mr. Popper's worldupside down. Reprint. Newbery Honor Book. H. SLJ. NYT. AB.