Kevin Crossley-Holland Livres

Le rêve d'Arthur se réalise enfin ! En cette année 1200, le voici nommé écuyer de Lord Stephen de Holt, son oncle. Ce n'est pourtant pas encore pour lui le moment de partir en croisades... Il lui faut d'abord se trouver un cheval de guerre, s'habituer au port de l'armure et surtout, pratiquer les sports de combat. Alors qu'il continue à interroger sa pierre prophétique, il constate que les images qu'il reçoit reflètent de plus en plus précisément sa vie ! Mais soudain, une rencontre inattendue vient bouleverser son existence... Best-seller traduit en plus de dix-huit langues et couronné d'un immense succès dès sa parution en Angleterre, la trilogie d'Arthur est tout à la fois un formidable roman d'aventures dans l'Europe du Moyen Age et une étonnante redécouverte de la légende du roi Arthur. A la croisée des chemins est le second volet de la trilogie d'Arthur, après La pierre prophétique.

Quel est donc le pouvoir de cette pierre prophétique donnée en grand secret au jeune Arthur de Caldicot en cette année 1199 ? Noire et lisse comme un lac, la pierre lui dévoile un univers parallèle où évolue un autre Arthur, celui d'une légende dont il ignore tout. Impatient d'accomplir sa propre destinée de chevalier, Arthur se jette dans l'aventure au cœur d'un Moyen Age fait de rudesse, de bravoure, d'humanité et de merveilleux. Réservation

In a dingy shack in the less-than-desirable Indian neighborhood he calls home, twelve-year-old Anand is entrusted with a conch shell that possesses mystical powers. His task is to return the shell to its rightful home many hundreds of miles away. Accompanying him are Nisha, a headstrong but resourceful child of the streets, and a mysterious man of indeterminate age and surprising resources named Abadhyatta. His quest will take him farther from home than he's ever been and will teach him more than he ever imagined -- and it will force him to make a poignant decision that will change him forever.

Annie lives with her elderly parents in a remote cottage. She is used to being alone. Every day she walks by the lonely marsh to school. Only in winter, when the wind howls in the trees, is Annie ever afraid. Her sister Willa is pregnant and Annie is overjoyed when she comes home to have her baby. Annie tells Willa the names of local plants and Willa tells Annie about the ghost, murdered by highwaymen, who is said to haunt the old forge nearby. Then, on a terrible night, with the phone lines down, Willa goes into labor. Annie is terrified of the ghost, but knows she must brave the storm to fetch help. As she ventures into the night, a horseman swings into view. He offers to take Annie to town. Before she can protest, Annie finds herself lifted on to his saddle and off they set on an intense, dream-like journey. Only once he has deposited her safely on the doctor's doorstep, does the horseman reveal that he is the ghost she fears.

A celebration in words and pictures of the world of King Arthur. All the romance of Camelot in this glorious book, where legend, fact and conjecture blend together in a text that sparkles with colour and wit. It's theme is how the Arthurian legend fascinated and inspired all Europe in the middle Ages. Kevin Crossley Holland writes of Knights and ladies, tournaments and troubadours, castles and quests and the rituals of courtly love. He is entertainingly informative about small boys training to be knights, how difficult it was to put armour on, how you ate and dressed and chose gifts for your lady. And he introduces us to the great characters of the Arthurian world, such as Lancelot and Guinevere, Merlin, Morgan le Fay and of course, the mysterious King Arthur himself.

Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among the finest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems, alongside various historical documents, laws, letters, charters, and charms. This collection offers a vivid portrayal of a people who transitioned from paganism to Christianity within two centuries, establishing England as a center of missionary activity and a focal point of European civilization. Included are significant works such as Deor, the Finnesburh fragment, and the Battle of Brunanburh, alongside the laws of Wihtred and Canute's letter to the English people. The narrative spans key historical events, from Vortigern's invitation in 449 to the battles of Ashdown and Hastings in 1066. It features poignant poems like The Wanderer, The Seafarer, and The Wife's Lament, as well as notable accounts of figures like King Alfred and Cuthbert. Additional texts include Caedmon's vision, Bede's reflections, and various legal documents, agreements, and riddles, providing insight into the culture, beliefs, and daily life of the Anglo-Saxon era. This anthology encapsulates a rich literary and historical heritage that shaped early medieval England.

It is 1199 and young Arthur de Caldicot is waiting impatiently to grow up and become a knight. One day his father's friend Merlin gives him a shining piece of obsidian and his life becomes entwined with that of his namesake, the Arthur whose story he sees unfold in the stone. In this many-layered novel, King Arthur is seen as a mysterious presence influencing not just one time and place but many. The 100 short chapters are almost like snapshots not only of the mythic tales of King Arthur, but the earthy, uncomfortable reality of the Middle Ages.

Set in the ninth century, the story revolves around Wulfstan, a sailor who captivates King Alfred with his adventurous tales of storms, races, and a frozen ruler. The narrative highlights Alfred's dedication to storytelling and education, as he strives to make literature accessible to his people by translating works into English. This beautifully illustrated collaboration between Kevin Crossley-Holland and Chris Riddell combines lyrical prose with historical context, celebrating the legacy of a West Saxon king who defended his realm against Viking invaders.

In a dramatic companion volume to Norse Myths, a Carnegie Medal winner revisits an ancient world of magic, mythology, and mountain trolls.Step back into a sweeping landscape of green glades and glaciers where dwarves, frost giants, and ghosts roam and where gods and goddesses work their magic for Middle Earth, sometimes crossing the great rainbow bridge to come to the aid of humans. Five gripping new tales by Kevin Crossley-Holland plumb Norse mythology as never before, while Jeffrey Alan Love's illustrations give the epic figures bold new life. Eerie, lyrical, and arresting, this must-have companion book to Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki is the ideal gift for fantasy and mythology fans as well as newcomers to Viking lore.

The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. Fast-moving and ice-bright, these dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle - one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world. The stories of dazzling magic and thrilling journeys tell of the creation of the nine worlds and follow Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki the shape-shifting trickster on their adventures until the final great battle of Ragnarok. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, gods, giants and dwarfs is unforgettably imagined

The retelling of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table presents a richly illustrated narrative that captures the essence of Arthurian legends. It includes well-known tales like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, alongside lesser-known stories, creating a comprehensive exploration of the king's life—from his conception to his last battle. This masterful adaptation aims to engage and inspire a new generation of readers with its vivid storytelling and timeless themes of bravery, honor, and adventure.

Set in an enchanting ancient world filled with magic, this collection features captivating Norse tales that bring to life gods, goddesses, rock-giants, and mountain-trolls. Crafted by award-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and complemented by striking illustrations from Jeffrey Alan Love, these stories promise to engage and inspire readers of all ages, making it a remarkable companion to the acclaimed Norse Myths.

Delve in if you dare . . . This book is bursting with boggarts and sprinkled with spiteful marsh sprites; it groans with gruesome ghosts and is awash with wildmen. Full of fools, fiends, friendships and feuding families - there's something in here for every reader!

A girl with a task - A king who wants a wife - A lie at the heart of a story... A variation on the tale of Rumpelstiltskin where instead of spinning straw into gold, a magic imp helps the king's wife to spin five sacks of wool every day.

Arthur de Caldicot, on his way to becoming a man, witnesses the horrors of the Fourth Crusade in Venice and Zara, as well as the downfall of King Arthur's court, in his seeing stone

A wonderful mix of the best short stories. Some are old, some are new, some are scary, some are funny, but all the stories in this book will make you think. None are longer than two pages. There are stories about ghosts, supermarkets, animals, adventures, and more. Children will discover fun, quick reads in this enjoyable collection.

In the village of Waterslain in Norfolk, in the 1950s, a fragment from a carved angel's wing is discovered. Maybe the wooden angels that once supported the church roof were not, after all, destroyed centuries ago, but spirited away to safety. Two children decide to find them. There are few clues, but a strange inscription on the church wall leads them into terrifying places - up to the top of the church tower, down a tunnel where they are nearly drowned. Annie dreams of the man who was sent in by Cromwell to smash up the church, and of angels flying and falling. For Sandy, whose father, an American airman, was recently killed, the angels bring comfort. The whereabouts of the angels becomes clear to them - but then they discover that other people are hunting for them, and are determined to stop the children at all costs. The friendship between the boy adjusting to a new life in his mother's village, and the girl whose family have always lived on their remote farm, the haunting atmosphere of the Norfolk saltmarshes, and the strong sense of the past still present, give richness to a tense and fast-paced story of detection for younger readers.

A collection of essays, reviews, lectures and articles spanning the career of Kevin Crossley-Holland, highlighting his position as the pre-eminent English writer of Myth and legend.

In kurzen Kapiteln wird jeweils ein Aspekt der Artussage oder des Lebens im Mittelalter in Wort und Bild behandelt. So entsteht ein facettenreiches Bild dieser Zeit. (Ab 10 Jahren.)

Eine abenteuerliche Pilgerreise durch das mittelalterliche Europa Meisterhaft und mitreißend erzählt Autor mehrfach ausgezeichnet Wunderbare weibliche Heldin, mit Mut, Temperament und Abenteuerlust Britannien, 1203: Für Gatty, ein 15-jähriges Waisenkind, beginnt ein neues Leben: Sie wird Kammerzofe bei Lady Gwyneth de Ewloe. Und das, obwohl sie ihr ganzes bisheriges Leben auf dem Feld gearbeitet hat. Voller Begeisterung stürzt sich Gatty auf ihre neuen Aufgaben am Hof ihrer warmherzigen Herrin und sie lernt Lesen, Schreiben und Singen. Und dann stehen ihr sogar noch aufregendere Dinge bevor: Gemeinsam mit Lady Gwyneth und sieben anderen Pilgern begibt sich Gatty auf eine abenteuerliche Reise, die sie ins Heilige Land führen soll. Zu Fuß, auf Pferden und mit dem Schiff führt sie ihr Weg von England durch Frankreich über die Alpen nach Venedig und schließlich nach Jerusalem. Doch die Reise wird von vielen Gefahren überschattet. Werden die Pilger ihre Heimat je wiedersehen? Kevin Crossley-Holland zeichnet ein farbenprächtiges Gemälde der mittelalterlichen Welt, er beschreibt das harte Leben der Menschen zur damaligen Zeit, und vor allem hat er eine Protagonistin erschaffen, die der Leser sofort ins Herz schließt.

Alte germanische Heldensage über die Bezwingung des Ungeheuers Grendel durch den Ritter Beowulf. (ab 9).

„Hořící led, sžíravý plamen; tak se zrodil život.“ Tento mimořádný cyklus skandinávských mýtů patří k nejtrvalejším, nejdramatičtějším, nejpoutavějším a nejvíce vzrušujícím příběhům světové historie. Kniha severských mýtů přináší poutavé zpracování těchto příběhů i modernímu čtenáři. Zavede nás do okamžiků samotného stvoření světa, budeme svědky vztyčení hradeb Ásgardu a spatříme zánik všehomíra v den Ragnaröku. Povíme si, jak Thór získal své kladivo, jak přišel Ódin o oko, jak strašnou cenu bohové zaplatili za spoutání vlka Fenriho a proč se nikdy nevyplatilo důvěřovat šibalovi Lokimu. Severské mýty nejsou jen fascinujícím vyprávěním, mají i nesmírnou kulturní a historickou váhu. Kevin Crossley-Holland oživuje v této zajímavé knize vášeň, krutost i hrdinství těchto nezapomenutelných příběhů.