Cette auteure crée des récits captivants qui s'inspirent souvent de ses vastes voyages à travers le monde, insufflant à ses histoires un riche sens du lieu et de la perspective. Son œuvre est reconnue pour son aperçu pénétrant de la nature humaine et sa capacité à transporter les lecteurs dans des mondes aux images vives. Avec une profonde compréhension de l'enfance, elle écrit des contes qui stimulent l'imagination et la curiosité. Son style est célébré pour sa profondeur accessible mais littéraire, ce qui en fait une voix significative dans la littérature contemporaine.
Pour Stephanie - alias Stevie - et Jesse, ces vacances de Noël à Winnipeg s'annoncent mal. Misha, le jeune oncle de Jesse, est ni plus ni moins accusé d'avoir volé des plantes carnivores rares. S'ils parvenaient à les retrouver, Misha serait bien sûr innocenté. Pour Stephanie, c'est le début d'une nouvelle aventure, mais pour son associé, Jesse, végétarien et ardent défenseur de la cause animale, cela peut s'avérer pénible ! Égarés en pleine tempête de neige, nos fameux détectives arriveront-ils à résoudre leur enquête ou finiront-ils congelés ?
Gertie a disparu. Du jour au lendemain, inexplicablement. La veille encore, Stephanie et Jesse aidaient leur vieille amie comédienne à répéter un rôle au cinéma. L'aurait-on kidnappée ? Mais pour quelle raison ? Pour l'empêcher de passer son audition ? L'été caniculaire à Vancouver prend tout d'un coup un parfum de mystère et d'aventure. Et nos deux détectives en herbe suspectent tous ces gens louches qui prétendent que Gertie est simplement partie en vacances !
How does a story begin? Sometimes it begins with a dream, and a dreamer. Mary is one such dreamer, a little girl who learns to read by tracing the letters on the tombstone of her famous feminist mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and whose only escape from her strict father and overbearing stepmother is through the stories she reads and imagines. Unhappy at home, she seeks independence, and at the age of sixteen runs away with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, another dreamer. Two years later, they travel to Switzerland where they meet a famous poet, Lord Byron. On a stormy summer evening, with five young people gathered around a fire, Byron suggests a contest to see who can create the best ghost story. Mary has a waking dream about a monster come to life. A year and a half later, Mary Shelley's terrifying tale, Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is published -- a novel that goes on to become the most enduring monster story ever and one of the most popular legends of all time. A riveting and atmospheric picture book about the young woman who wrote one of the greatest horror novels ever written and one of the first works of science fiction, Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein is an exploration of the process of artistic inspiration that will galvanize readers and writers of all ages.
When a thief steals money from her mom's Garbage Busters project, Stephanie, a sixth grader, identifies herself as "Stevie Diamond, Detective" and sets off to find the culprit
A humorous early chapter book explores the whimsical friendship between a child and the monster hiding under the bed. With engaging storytelling and delightful illustrations, it captures the charm of overcoming fears and embracing the unexpected. Readers are invited to join the adventure, filled with laughter and imaginative moments, as the characters navigate their unique bond.
From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine. Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. For example, they marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie -- and a surprise for Carson!
The story follows an eleven-year-old boy named Lewis, who becomes the unlikely companion of seven ghostly pirates inhabiting his great-grandfather's seaside mansion. Initially thrilled by his new room, Lewis's excitement turns to challenge as he learns the ghosts need his help to reclaim their ship from a museum. As he navigates their quirky personalities and fears, he discovers the value of friendship and gains confidence, transforming from a shy boy into someone ready to embrace life and adventure.
Grandma's garden is buzzing...and it isn't just from her grandchildren. From morning to night, busy honeybees happily toil away to make honey for their hive. But their work doesn't stop there. Join the hustle and bustle of pollination and discover how a honeybee's work is never really done. Featuring colorful illustrations, The Bees in an Old Lady's Garden offers children a better understanding of the vital role a honeybee plays in sustaining the planet while fostering a curiosity and love for nature.
A young boy's lackluster birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when dinosaurs from the prehistoric era burst onto the scene. This entertaining picture book combines humor and adventure, transforming a disappointing day into a thrilling escapade filled with prehistoric fun.
The story features a unique child with a booming voice and quirky habits, such as standing in front of the refrigerator and training hamsters to pull a sleigh. His generous nature shines through when he gives away his birthday presents, and his fascination with chimneys hints at a special destiny. This charming tale highlights the pride and love of his parents as they embrace their son's oddities, ultimately celebrating the joy of being different.
