It stands unconquered, the last great summit of the Alps. Onlyone man has ever dared to approach the top, and that man died inhis pursuit. He was Josef Matt, Rudi Matt's father. At sixteen, Rudi is determined to pay tribute to the man he neverknew, and complete the quest that claimed his father's life. Andso, taking his father's red shirt as a flag, he heads off to facethe earth's most challenging peak. But before Rudi can reach thetop, he must pass through the forbidden Fortress, the gaping chasmin the high reaches of teh Citadel where his father met his end.Rudi has followed Josef's footsteps as far as they will take him.Now he must search deep within himself to find the strength for thefinal ascent to the summit -- to plant his banner in the sky. His father died while trying to climb Switzerland's greatestmountain -- the Citadel -- and young Rudi knows he must make theassault himself.
纽约男孩山姆在五月的一天离开了家,他要到克斯奇山寻找曾祖父遗留下来的葛博礼农场。一把小刀、一捆绳索、一把斧头、一些打火石和钢片是他为这次出走准备的所有东西。对山姆而言,这不是一次短暂的旅行或露营,他是要像树一样在森林中长久地、独立地生存。 跟随着山姆深入森林的脚步,“野外生存”这四个字渐渐地不再是一种抽象的符号和虚幻的想象,它的真实、艰辛和迷人如同磁石一般吸引着所有没有勇气和机会进入的我们。 山姆是否能适应野人般的探险生活呢?在这段山居岁月里,他有了哪些危险经历,又积累了哪些野外求生经验呢?让读者感到意外的,还是本书的精彩结局!
Dive in to the ultimate tale of shipwreck and survival in this illustrated, finely crafted keepsake edition of the classic adventure story that has thrilled readers for nearly three centuries. After a fierce storm at sea, Robinson Crusoe is marooned on an uncharted island, with only a few bits of his wrecked ship’s flotsam and jetsam to sustain him. For more than two decades, he faces the wrath of nature and the struggle to stay alive with little more than his wits to save him. Then, following an encounter with cannibals, a tribesman named Friday becomes Crusoe’s only ally. As their relationship develops, the line between servant and friend begins to blur, and the possibility of freedom for them both at last looms on the horizon. This collectible edition of a beloved adventure includes a soft-touch cover, gold foiling, and luminous illustrations from N.C. Wyeth, whose oil paintings perfectly depict the roiling seas, baking sun, and vast expanse of open space.
Why had he come to her, with his dark secrets from a long-agopast? What was the purpose of their strange, haunting journeys backinto her own childhood?Was it to help Dab, her retarded olderbrother, wracked with mysterious pain who sometimes took more careand love than Tree had to give? Was it for her mother, Vy, wholoved them the best she knew how, but wasn't home enough to easethe terrible longing? Whatever secrets his whispered message held, Tree knew shemust follow. She must follow Brother Rush through the magic mirror,and find out the truth. About all of them.
In this deeply affecting novel Scott O’Dell envelops thereader in the heroic world of the conquistadors—a world that is atonce somber and many-colored. Though they may have been ruthless,these steel-helmeted young men of Spain lived their lives on thevery edge of eternity with style and uncommon courage.
In this fourth title featuring Ramona, Mr. Quimby is out ofwork and everyone in the house is grumpy. Ramona tries to cheer upthe family as only Ramona can—by rehearsing for life as a rich andfamous star of television comercials, for instance—but her bestefforts only make things worse. Everything works out in the end,though, when Mr. Quimby tells Ramona that he wouldn’t trade her fora million dollars. Ramona and Her Father explores serious issuesthat real families face, but is levened by Beverly Cleary’strademark humor and warmth.
Every summer the men of the Chavez family go on a long anddifficult sheep drive to the mountains. All the men, that is,except for Miguel. All year long, twelve-year-old Miguel tries toprove that he, too, is up to the challenge'that he, too, is up tothe challenge'that he, too is ready to take the sheep into hisbeloved Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Now a major motionpicture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of JessAarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form anunlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia.There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occursthat helps Jess understand just how much he has learned fromLeslie.
In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenskireconstructsthe real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid asyoung girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulouslyresearched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this noveloffers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of NativeAmerican life and customs.
在一个乌托邦世界里,人们安居乐业,衣食无忧,从无战争或痛苦的感觉。每个人的未来——学习、工作、婚姻、家庭、甚至死亡,都早已被安排好,没有改变的可能,也没有异议。当12岁的乔纳斯被指派担任新的“记忆传授人”,他陡然发现乌托邦背后的谎言与冷漠,并开始逃亡……本书虽无感官刺激,却被公认为能激发阅读兴趣,并能引导孩子思考人生价值,探讨社会形态,以及珍惜拥有的一切。 Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There isno 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.
Twelve-year-old Matt is left on his own in the Mainewilderness while his father leaves to bring the rest of the familyto their new settlement. When he befriends Attean, an Indianchief's grandson, he is invited to join the Beaver tribe and movenorth. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his familyagain and go on to a new life?
PW's starred review of the 1999 Newbery Medal winner described it as a "dazzling blend of social commentary, tall tale and magic realism." Ages 10-up. (May) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
这是发生在两个懵懂少年之间,因为口舌逞能而酿成朋友之死的生命教育题材的故事。一个夏天,性情莽撞的少年汤尼,拉着朋友乔去野外攀岩,优柔寡断的乔无奈跟随。途中,汤尼一时兴起又要去河里游泳,面对危险的野河,乔起初不肯,但禁不起朋友的言语讥讽赌气下水。两个人互相斗嘴逞能,越走越深,忽然间,汤尼溺水失踪……面对残酷的事实,乔惊恐、逃避、自责,痛苦难当,迟迟不敢说出真相…… Joel dares his best friend, Tony, to a swimming race in adangerous river. Both boys jump in, but when Joel reaches thesandbar, he finds Tony has vanished. How can he face their parentsand the terrible truth?
In 1867, Otter travels from Three Willows Village in China toCalifornia -- the Land of the Golden Mountain. There he will joinhis father and uncle. In spite of the presence of family, Otter is a stranger among theother Chinese in this new land. And where he expected to see a landof goldfields, he sees only vast, cold whiteness. But Otter's dreamis to learn all he can, take the technology back to the MiddleKingdom, and free China from the Manchu invaders. Otter and the others board a machine that will change his life --a train for which he would open the Dragon's Gate.
Hollis Woods has been in so many foster homes she can hardlyremember them all. When Hollis is sent to Josie, she’ll doeverything in her power to make sure they stay together.
The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and animmigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of thetownspeople.
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 Turtle is no Shirl
Never out of print since its 1944 publication, this tender story offers readers of all ages a timeless message of compassion and understanding. At its heart is Wanda Petronski, an immigrant girl in an American school, who is ridiculed for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. When she tells her classmates that she has one hundred dresses at home, she unwittingly triggers a game of teasing that eventually ends in a lesson for all. In restoring the reproduction of Louis Slobodkin's artwork, this new edition recaptures the original vivid color. And to celebrate the book's enhanced beauty, Helena Estes, the daughter of the author, has written a new letter to readers about the true story behind The Hundred Dresses.
在爱斯基摩小山村中,她叫米娅克丝;而在笔友信中她叫朱莉。当小山村不再是她安全的庇护所,她决定逃跑。可是,她发现自己迷失在阿拉斯加茫茫的荒野中,没有食物,无处栖身,危机四伏。她有没有生存的机会? 一个北极狼群出现在她面前。是被狼群吃掉,还是被拯救?她有没有活下去的希望?她又该如何做?为了生存,她鲜活的灵魂、生命的火花,全都寄托在这些狼身上。她不能确定它们是否会帮忙,但她从没绝望。 借助父亲传授的有关狼的知识,经过耐心仔细的观察,她逐渐掌握了狼的特性和语言,慢慢地她被狼群所接受,成为狼群中的“异员”。在生死之间,彼此相互相依,女孩和狼群建立血浓于水的真挚感情。 当头狼被人类击杀,她勇敢救助受伤的小狼,引领狼群渡过难关;但是当回归人群的日子终到来,她该如抉择? 在
Written to be read aloud by two voices--sometimes alternating,sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poemsthat celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayflyto the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet,each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyfulnoise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischmanverbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" ofinsects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and thedrone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send eachinsect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its ownunique way. A clear and fascinating guide to the insect world--from chrysalidbutterflies to whirligig beetles-- and an exultant celebration oflife.
In "Pinky Pye, "the Pye family adds another member. A furiousblack kitten abandoned on their doorstep endears itself to thewhole family--even Ginger--and foreshadows another addition to thePye family that will change their lives forever.
透纳十二岁,是牧师的儿子,他和爸爸妈妈从波士顿搬到缅因州,可是缅因州的孩子欺生,处处给他难堪,棒球故意不让他打到、说话带刺,又逼他从悬崖上跳水;他咽不下这口气,索性离大家远远的。在孤单一个人的时候他遇到了马拉加岛上的黑人女孩莉莉,他和莉莉一起到岛上认识当地黑人,并成了好朋友。他也常和莉莉一起在海滩练习打棒球,一起挖蛤蜊。有一次他们一起划船到外海,看到了鲸在他们近边同游,透纳看到了鲸的眼睛,觉得它里面似乎藏着洞悉世间的秘密;因此鲸的眼神时时在他心里环绕。 日子久了,透纳渐渐发现当地一些特权份子找他爸爸过来传道,真正的用意其实是希望利用他爸爸的背书,把马拉加岛的黑人赶走,好让他们发展观光事业。透纳眼看着岛上的好朋友一个个被驱逐出境,心生不忍,要想将自己受赠自一位老太太那儿的房子