Resultados para "John" en Literatura y ficción

Fairytales are a universal part of childhood. No matter what time or what place you grew up, you have at one point or another heard that classic phrase “once upon a time.” They are usually the first stories we ever hear or read. These types of tales set us up to understand the art of stories and storytelling, and they are certainly worth revisiting. Here in The Blue Fairy Book, the first of Andrew Lang’s beloved collections of classic fairy stories, you will return to the tales you already know.

Contrabando, tesoros y naufragios, en un clásico de aventuras impulsado por Pérez-Reverte que nos invita a emprender el viaje, compartiendo en el prólogo emotivos recuerdos vinculados a 'Moonfleet'.Elogiada en la brillante construcción de sus personajes por Conrad, inspiración para Tintín...

Partons à la découverte de Cléopâtre, ce personnage de légende, à la beauté éclatante. Reine d'Egypte, cultivée, ambitieuse et intelligente, Cléopâtre influence son époque. Elle est aimée par Jules César maître de Rome, et finit par entrer dans l'Histoire par sa destinée tragique.

It's summertime, and the weather on Hank's West Texas ranch is hot and dry. So dry, in fact, that everyone is on the lookout for prairie fires. So Hank bravely adds the title of Head of Fire Safety to his already impressive list of responsibilities and gets to work. But patrolling for fires is dull, and it's hard to do on an empty stomach. Despite the distractions - desperate hunger, a cruel trick at the hands of Pete the Barncat - Hank somehow manages to stay focused on the job at hand.

When Deputy Kile calls in a favor and recruits Slim to help him round up some escaped goats that have made their way onto the ranch, a hilarious rodeo ensues!

It's scrap day on the ranch, and Hank is looking forward to a delicious feast of juicy, fatty bacon scraps. But just as Little Alfred is doling out the goods, two very unusual-looking creatures fly overhead, and what was promising to be a glorious day takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Suddenly the scraps have vanished, and the Head of Ranch Security finds himself dealing with an invasion by a couple of ancient dinosaur birds! Can Hank get to the bottom of this latest mystery...before it's too late?

Under the sea, Dr. Calamari’s magic show is the place to be. But when Squiggy unwillingly becomes part of the show, his magical day quickly turns into his worst nightmare! Will Squiggy be able to reverse the spell? Dive in to find out in this early chapter book.

This engaging collection of seven classic children’s stories presented by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre includes Alice In Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Secret Garden, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Each story is performed by a full cast of award-winning voice actors enhanced by sound effects and music. Timeless classics that are sure to entice the imagination of the very young and the young at heart! 

When Lewis Barnavelt and Rose Rita Pottinger explore an abandoned theater, they discover an unpublished opera score entitled "The Day of Doom". Ignoring a strange omen, they show it to their music teacher, who heralds "The Day of Doom" as a masterpiece. Little do they know that the eerie Henry Vanderhelm, the composer's grandson, arrives - with a plan. A plan to awaken the dead and enslave the world! 

Spid the Spider Challenges for the Cricket Cup is a fast-paced, funny children’s sports story celebrating teamwork, resilience and honesty. Packed with humour, tension and heart, it’s perfect for young readers who love sport, friendship and exciting competitions. Spring is blossoming in...

Do you have what it takes to run off and join the army, leaving your family behind? That’s what John Lincoln Clem, a nine-year-old boy living in Ohio, does as the American Civil War rages on. In 1861, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment, determined to fight for his country. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy—not to mention the youngest person to serve in the war. Living a soldier’s life, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle and the hunger and illness in between. 

The life of astronaut John "Danny" Olivas.

When John Henry was born the birds, bears, rabbits, and even a unicorn came to see him. He grew so fast, he burst right through the porch roof, and laughed so loud, he scared the sun! Soon John Henry is swinging two huge sledgehammers to build roads, pulverizing boulders, and smashing rocks to smithereens. He's stronger than ten men and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Nothing can stop John Henry, and his courage stays with us forever.

Deeply romantic, edge-of-your-seat exciting, with a love for horses at its core and handsome surfers as a bonus: for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and Fake Skating. When American teenager, Morgan Taylor, arrives to spend the summer with her British cousins, all anyone knows is that an...

Spid the Spider Helps SuperSpid (Stop Scammers) is a fun, fast-paced children’s story that teaches important lessons about internet safety, cyber awareness and thinking before you click. All wrapped in humour, adventure and warmth. Spid loves to watch the adventures of superhero SuperSpid on...

A neighbor watches his neighbor's two kids during the holiday season. He tells them a little-known tale about the Afghan hound. It is a sweeping saga that begins in ancient Egypt in a time of anxiety and war and ends in Bethlehem with hope and love. It depicts love in action, and many times that means sacrifice. This is a great Christmas gift, especially for ages 9 to 15. A Christmas dog story. A Christmas classic.

Ready to Supercharge Your Child’s Vocabulary with Adventure? Meet Marvelous Maxx! Looking for a fun, action-packed way to expand your child’s vocabulary? Marvelous Maxx and the Field Trip is the perfect blend of thrilling storytelling and educational fun—with a bonus first-aid lesson built right in!

Cuando Stevenson publico, en 1883 su celebre novela La isla del tesoro, ella le trajo la fama inmediata. Toda la coleccion de tramas alrededor de los piratas que esconden un tesoro en una isla, como tratan de recuperar el mapa que los va a llevar a el y como triunfan los buenos sobre los malos cuando ya la derrota parece inminente.

“Faithful John,” a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, follows a loyal servant named John who promises a dying king to protect his son, the young prince, and keep him from harm. The king entrusts John with the secret of a forbidden room containing a portrait of a beautiful princess, warning that if the prince sees it, he will fall in love and face grave dangers. Despite John’s efforts, the prince discovers the portrait and insists on finding the princess to marry her.

In this story, Jimi Hendrix and his girlfriend enter the Secret Valley for a picnic. After hearing Smarty playing guitar for all the animals in a Secret Valley concert, Jimi is inspired to write a song called Foxy Lady. Later, when Smarty learns the song has been played at Woodstock to a crowd of 200,000 people, Smarty runs away, only to fall down a deep mine shaft where he nearly drowns.