Alan Marks Livres

" Tout n'est pas liberté dans le monde ", et quand ce monde est le Wild, pays farouche et terre glacée, même le loup se sent prisonnier. Jack London, dans ce décor sauvage et cette nature hostile, nous conte l'histoire d'un louveteau qui vient petit à petit à la civilisation et se fait chien. La vie âpre des animaux sauvages et des chasseurs indiens ou blancs de l'Alaska a rarement été peinte avec autant de force et de vérité. Pour écrire ce récit, qui est devenu un classique de la littérature, Jack London s'est inspiré des souvenirs de son séjour dans le Grand Nord.

Lorsque le miroir déformant du diable se brise, des milliers d'éclats se répandent sur la Terre. Quiconque en reçoit un dans l'oeil se met à voir tout en noir, et s'il se fiche dans le coeur, celui-ci se change en bloc de glace, attirant la Reine des Neiges. C'est ce qui arrive au petit Kay, enlevé par la froide souveraine et retenu prisonnier dans son palais. Mais son amie Gerda part à sa recherche, rencontrant en chemin magiciens, brigands et princesses. Ce recueil rassemble cinq contes parmi les plus célèbres d'Andersen : La Reine des Neiges, La Petite Poucette, La Cloche, Les Fleurs de la petite Ida et Les Cygnes sauvages, qui entraînent le lecteur dans un univers enchanté qui n'a pas pris une ride.

A collection of tree tales from around the world. Suggested level: junior, primary

When Heidi's Aunt Dete gets a new job in Frankfurt she takes Heidi up the mountains and leaves her with her grandfather who is not at all thrilled about having Heidi live with him. Just as Heidi and her Grandfather have become happy living together, Aunt Dete returns, wanting to take Heidi back to Frankfurt to be company for a rich little girl who is sick.

One day, in India, nineyear old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world. In this reader you will find information about Frances Hodgson…

Now back in print, here is the companion volume to Alan Marks's award-winning book Over the Hill and Far Away. "At once fresh and old-fashioned, this fine presentation is most enjoyable proof of the durable appeal of Mother Goose.--The Horn Book. Full color.

The narrative intertwines two compelling storylines: one explores the groundbreaking scientific advancements that resulted in the development of radar, while the other follows the harrowing experiences of individuals stranded on a raft during WWII. As the story unfolds, the two plots converge dramatically when the radar technology plays a crucial role in locating the raft, highlighting the intersection of innovation and human survival in times of conflict.

Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".

The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.