Títulos en Ficción biográfica

Lançado em 1968, O meu pé de laranja lima é uma história autobiográfica que conta as aventuras de Zezé, menino travesso que tem por melhor amigo um pé de laranja lima, a pequena árvore do quintal de sua casa. Nascido em uma família numerosa, Zezé é um garoto sensível e inteligente, que conquista os adultos pela generosidade e perspicácia. Cheio de questionamentos sobre o mundo, narra as principais lembranças de sua infância, em meio às dificuldades econômicas que o impedem de ter os mesmos presentes que outras crianças vizinhas.

A patriotic children's story that's perfect to celebrate America's 250th birthday! Good Night, Little American is a heartwarming bedtime story that celebrates the beauty, history, and spirit of America. Written by Kelley Paul, wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul, this enchanting picture book is perfect for families who want to instill a love of country and appreciation for its wonders. The lyrical tale offers gentle rhymes that make bedtime a comforting ritual.

With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water.

Mary Roget, una famosa y bella actriz de teatro, desaparece misteriosamente. Tras cuatro días sin ninguna pista, el inspector Auguste Dupin decide pedir ayuda al joven Poe, por su sagaz perspicacia. Sin embargo, la mujer reaparece de pronto, sin aclarar qué le ha ocurrido. El caso se da por...

La mayoría de los héroes que conocemos son seres extraordinarios con poderes mágicos y una capa ondeando en sus hombros. Pero también existen héroes de carne y hueso, tan humanos como tú y como yo, que algunas veces se equivocan y otras aciertan a lo grande. Malala Yousafzai es una de ellos. Sus poderes son unas enormes ganas de aprender y una gran valentía. Gracias a ellos pudo enfrentarse a quienes le prohibieron ir a la escuela por ser niña. Malala estuvo a punto de perder la vida por ello, pero decidió no rendirse y luchar para que todos los niños del mundo tengan acceso a la educación.

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author and creator of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday comes one of the most incredible stories in all of history. A young boy, out of nowhere, is chosen to be the emperor of most of the known world. What he learns, what he does, who he is, will echo in eternity.

Les parents du narrateur n'ont jamais aimé la vie à la campagne. Lui adore aller dans la vieille ferme de son grand-père et jouer dans la grange, sur le vieux tracteur. Il aime écouter Grand-Père parler de son enfance de petit paysan : il parle de son père et de Joey, le cheval que celui-ci a sauvé de la mort pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Mais parfois Grand-Père devient triste et silencieux. Son petit-fils sent que quelque chose le tourmente... Quel est le secret de Grand-Père ? Et comment peut-il l'aider ?

Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is more than a boy’s tale of mischief and freedom—it is a timeless American classic that questions morality, challenges society’s norms, and celebrates the power of friendship.

One Boy-One Dog-One Dream. This heartwarming story depicts the love journey and relationship between the guide dog raiser, a sight-impaired person, and the dog, Aloha. Diego Escobar has accepted the responsibility to teach Aloha obedience and socialization, knowing she is only on loan to him. The unconditional love and trust between them will enable Aloha to be the dog she was bread to be.

Growing up in 19th-century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory! According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first, Ada thinks: bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day, she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward, Ada imagines a future full of possibility - one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly 200 years later.

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world’s first computer programmers. Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with...

Ketem the cat is looking for a new home. Professor Buber’s house looks like a good place to live, but the local cats tell Ketem the famous writer doesn’t want any pets. He once let his cat distract him when a man came to him for advice, say the cats. Since then, no more cats, they say. But Ketem has a plan to make Professor Buber's house his own, and enlists a group of neighborhood cats to help. Based on the true story of Martin Buber's cats.

Pollyanna, an expert at her favorite "Glad Game" of always looking at the bright side in her numerous trials, is one of the most popular and enduring characters in all of children's literature. As Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she exclaims, "Oh, Aunt Polly, I don't know how to be glad enough that you let me come to live with you!"

In the lush Kenyan countryside, a young Gikũyũ girl helps her grandmother with daily tasks. Here, as she tends to the cows, carries water, and plays in the fruit trees and sugarcane, she is called Wanjikũ. On the busy city streets of Nairobi, where she goes to school, she is called by her English name, Catherine. But at home with Wangarĩ, the maid who cooks and cares for her, she is again Wanjikũ.

Pelle og Konrad er klassens udstødte. Det er fredag. De går rundt i et villakvarter. Drikker alkohol, ryger cigaretter og hash. De havner til Pils fest. Karl og hans slæng er der desværre også. Aftenen ender med et slagsmål og en stjålet knallert. Næste dag går det helt galt. Konrad har...

Valdemar har netop afsonet en dom for vold. Han bliver løsladt og genoptager sit liv som hooligan. Fodbold, vold og stoffer … Valdemar har det fedt, men hvad er prisen for broderskabet? Hooligan er inspireret af virkelige hændelser og er blevet til efter samtaler med unge på sikrede...

Book #1 in the Little House series. Through the eyes of young Laura, we step into life in the Wisconsin wilderness, where days are shaped by the seasons, hard work, and the simple joys of family life. Filled with vivid details, memorable adventures, and timeless lessons about resilience and...

Sylvia never expected to be at the center of a landmark legal battle; all she wanted was to enroll in school. Aki never expected to be relocated to a Japanese internment camp in the Arizona desert; all she wanted was to stay on her family farm and finish the school year. The two girls certainly...

Can new fire and rescue recruit Journey learn to be a real-life hero? Join Journey during her exciting week at EMT school at the Fire Academy. Follow along as she learns to check pulses and work with her team to solve emergencies.

Celebrate America's past and inspire young readers with Good Night, Young American, a richly illustrated children's picture book by Kelley Paul, wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul. Publishing in time for America's 250th birthday in 2026, this patriotic book brings U.S. history to life.