A humorous and moving middle-grade, illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs - and robot dogs! - from powerhouse authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.
Gennifer Choldenko Livres
Cette autrice trouve sa joie dans l'art du langage et l'acte immersif de se glisser dans la peau d'un autre, transformant la page blanche en un paysage narratif vibrant. Poussée par un amour profond des mots et les possibilités infinies de la narration, elle crée des personnages qui résonnent d'une émotion authentique, suscitant à la fois le rire et les larmes. Son écriture est une célébration de l'imagination, alimentée par le désir de partager l'excitation sans bornes que recèle l'art du récit.
Orphan Eleven
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home. Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn't speak anymore; silence is her protection. The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn't find her voice, she'll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her. This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Set against the backdrop of Alcatraz, this charming addition to the series follows the son of a prison guard as he navigates life in a unique environment. Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko brings to life the intriguing dynamics of the infamous island prison, blending historical elements with engaging storytelling. Readers can expect a mix of adventure, character development, and the exploration of family and friendship in this captivating narrative.
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
The story follows eleven-year-old Hank as he faces the challenges of his mother's mysterious absence. Alongside his toddler sister, Boo, he embarks on a journey to find their emergency contact, a stranger who may hold the key to their situation. This quest leads them into the complexities of social services, a new school environment, and the emotional struggle of confronting secrets about their mother. The narrative explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the search for stability in uncertain times.
The narrative follows three dogs and a mouse from Dogtown, a shelter for stray and misfit animals, as they embark on a quest for a forever home. Their journey is filled with danger and adventure, but also highlights themes of kindness and companionship. Through their experiences, the characters discover the true meaning of home and the bonds that form between them.
Al Capone is causing trouble for Moose Flanagan again - but this time, is it deadly?It's 1936, and Matthew 'Moose' Flanagan lives on Alcatraz Island.
A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.
A funny story about a lovable family and the best dog ever from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Al Capone Does My Shirts and the Tales from Alcatraz series. Fifth grade is not for amateurs, according to Liam. Luckily, he knows that being more than one-third nerd is not cool. Liam lives in the Bay area near San Francisco with his mom and two younger sisters. Dakota is fascinated by science and has a big personality but struggles to make friends; Izzy, a child with Down syndrome, makes friends easily and notices things that go past everyone else. Dad lives across town, but he's over a lot. And then there's Cupcake, their lovable German shepherd, who guards their basement apartment. Recently, Cupcake has a problem--she's peeing in the house. The kids need to make enough money to take her to the vet before their landlord upstairs finds out. And Mom and Dad have said if Cupcake doesn't stop, they will find her a new home. But the kids will never let Cupcake go. Can they save her? "A smart, funny, sweet story about a wonderfully real family. And their leaky dog." --JON SCIESZKA, the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the award-winning author of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
»Ein wunderbarer Roman über den schwierigen Weg zwischen Anpassung und Selbstfindung« Stiftung Lesen Von einem ist Antonia felsenfest überzeugt: Sie lebt in der falschen Familie! Beharrlich behauptet sie ein Adoptivkind zu sein. Das würde auch erklären, warum ihre angeblichen Eltern ihre beiden musterhaft braven Schwestern offenbar viel lieber haben als die unangepasste, höchst eigenwillige 12-Jährige und ihr das Leben schwer machen. Oder ist es vielleicht doch eher umgekehrt? Erst als Antonia die junge Lehrerin Carol kennen lernt und sich zum ersten Mal wirklich verstanden fühlt, beginnt sie zu begreifen, dass jedes Ding zwei Seiten hat …
