Résultats pour "The Names" dans Roman et littérature

Amazement and fear lurk around the school: a monster is in the wings! A monster who gobbles up children's names. One day, however, the ogre meets up with bold Jonathan... A lovely story, blending marvelous humor and daily life. Becoming someone unique, learning how to live with others: that is the mission of the hero of this modern, joyful tale of today.

On the first day of eighth grade, thirteen-year-old Layla has a pretty good idea of what’s in store for her—another year of awkward social situations, mediocre grades, and teachers who praise her good behavior but find her academic performance disappointing. Layla feels certain she’s capable of more, but each time she tries to read or write, the words on the page dance and spin, changing partners and leaving her to sit on the sidelines. 

"I'll find you, Samim," I whispered again and again into the dark. Thirteen-year-old Zayn is a loyal friend, a gifted football player -- and a refugee. Zayn endures a long, dangerous journey from war-torn Afghanistan with his best friend Samim, only to lose him when their dinghy sinks in the...

The wind remembers what the heart cannot hold. In a twilight meadow brushed with silver leaves and fading light, a small red fox sits listening — to the hush between worlds, to the name the wind still carries. When the Wind Carried Her Name is a tender meditation on love, grief, and the quiet grace of remembering. Dylan Goddard paints with words the way light paints the evening sky — gentle, luminous, and unafraid of the dark. A story of letting go and holding on all at once. A hymn for those we’ve lost — and for what endures when everything else is gone.

After you find an ancient map on your bookcase—check again, it's definitely there—you're taken on a mysterious quest in the dark. What is the map leading you to? Are you ready for an adventure?

In 1497 Portugal, everyone is a Christian—it’s the law. Felipe and his family are secretly Jewish and must go by false “outside names” to hide their faith and avoid arrest. Now that Felipe is old enough to know his true “inside name,” he wishes he could go by that instead. Will Felipe and his family ever be able to escape Portugal and use their true names?

Nick and his family adopted a kitten! There is only one problem—they cannot agree on a name. The family must come together to find the perfect one for their new pet. Everyone thinks they have the perfect name! How will they be able to decide?

Steve's classmates give him the nickname Chuck, but he doesn't like this at all.

Kids will have fun learning about sound waves as they play a game to identify objects by listening to the sound that each one makes. Fun music, authentic sound effects, and fact-filled lyrics engage listeners in this audiobook perfect for kids interested the concept of “sound.”

A friendly, rotund cat visits six diverse people in an busy urban neighborhood, receiving snacks and love. When a near-accident threatens the cat, the neighbors pull together as a community. Told from the point of view of each of the neighbors, this heartfelt story reflects the universal desire for connection and companionship.

School can be a tough place, filled with cliques and bullies. In this collection, discover how schoolkids learn to fit in - and discover who they are in the process. In "My Name's Not Chuck", Steve's classmates give him the nickname Chuck, but he doesn't like this at all. Find out how he can use his talking pet parrot to get them to stop calling him Chuck. Also included are six other stories about fitting in at school: "Ava the Big", "Blushing Blake", "The Tanner Mystery", "Super Tulip", "Hobby Friday", and "The Mystery of Sound."

What do you call a man who takes other people's things? ROB! See if your name makes the list of nuttiest name jokes.

Some kids worry about homework. Paromita worries about her name. When her teacher twists her name into something that sounds like a sputtering car engine, the whole class laughs, and Paromita’s confidence hits the floor.

The King and Queen realise they need to call the Little Princess by her real name now that she’s actually not so little any more. But there’s trouble… the Princess’s real name is so awful that nobody can pluck up the courage to tell her what it is! The Princess is determined to find out...

Meet Stella Batts. She is eight-years old and she loves to write. She loves to write lists; like her favorite things and kids in her class. And she's writing her autobiography. Stella's favorite color is yellow and she LOVES fudge. As a matter of fact, there is a special fudge counter at her family's candy store because fudge is one of her favorite things to eat! But Stella has just one problem - her name. A boy from her class keeps calling her 'Smella' after she trips on their class nature walk.

Bloomsbury presents My Name is Victoria by Lucy Worsley, read by Tamaryn Payne Explore the world of a young Queen Victoria in this captivating novel for children and young adults from popular television historian Lucy Worsley. ‘You are my sister now,’ Victoria said, quietly and solemnly...

Just days before Mother’s Day, something strange is happening in the Animal Kingdom—every single mom has mysteriously disappeared.

Benny the Lovable: A Lesson in Honesty is a heartwarming short story that brings an important message to life through a lovable character and a simple, powerful situation. This story gently explores how even small lies can grow into bigger problems—and how honesty can fix what fear and hiding never could.

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player—and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good. Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost—the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited best friend Zayn.

When Sister was born, she had toes like grains of rice. She had hair as dark as sesame sweets . . . But she had no name. Only a name as passionate and graceful as Fire, honest and stable as Earth, strong and ambitious as Gold, bright and wise as Water, and creative and prosperous as Wood could...