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Margaret Wild

    1 janvier 1948

    Margaret Wild est une auteure australienne de livres pour enfants dont la prolifique carrière comprend plus de soixante-dix ouvrages, publiés dans le monde entier. Son travail est salué pour sa profonde compréhension des émotions enfantines et son exploration sensible de thèmes tels que la perte, l'amitié et le sentiment d'appartenance. Wild emploie un langage évocateur et des images saisissantes pour créer des récits qui touchent profondément les jeunes lecteurs comme les adultes. Son approche narrative distinctive révèle souvent les complexités de l'expérience humaine à travers des contes trompeusement simples, mais puissants.

    Jinx. Nominiert für den Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis 2004, Kategorie Jugendbuch
    Duckling Runs Away
    Girl from the Sea
    Goodbye, Old House
    The Sloth Who Came to Stay
    The Feather
    • The Feather

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      Set in a bleak dystopian world, the story follows two children who discover a remarkable feather drifting from the sky. Recognizing its significance, they bring it to their village, but the villagers' desire to encase it dims its brilliance. The children nurture the feather overnight, restoring its radiance. Upon releasing it, they witness the emergence of blue skies and color, symbolizing hope. The open-ended conclusion encourages readers to reflect on the themes of selflessness and the transformative power of kindness.

      The Feather
    • This wryly amusing story is about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay is by the award-winning author of Fox and This Little Piggy Went Dancing.

      The Sloth Who Came to Stay
    • Goodbye, Old House

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      4,0(89)Évaluer

      This book explores the emotional journey of moving from one home to another, capturing the nostalgia and bittersweet feelings associated with leaving a familiar space behind. Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it conveys themes of change, belonging, and the sense of adventure that comes with new beginnings. The narrative resonates with anyone who has experienced the transition of relocating, making it a relatable and poignant read for both children and adults alike.

      Goodbye, Old House
    • A poetic ghost story with stunning images from two of Australia's finest children's book creators.

      Girl from the Sea
    • A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behindThe Sloth Who Came To Stay.

      Duckling Runs Away
    • Helen und Gabe treffen sich auf einer Party. Sie verbringen eine Nacht miteinander, der coole Gabe und die unscheinbare Helen. Danach ist Helen schwanger - und Gabe ruft nicht mehr an. Auch von ihren Eltern, dem herrschsüchtigen Vater und der ängstlichen Mutter, kann sie keine Hilfe erwarten. Aber Helen ist entschlossen: Sie wird es schaffen und allen zeigen! Vielleicht gibt es ja doch noch ein Happy-End...

      Eine Nacht
    • With The Help Of Her Understanding Mother And A Close Friend, Jen Eventually Outgrows Her Nickname, Jinx, And Deals With The Deaths Of Two Boys With Whom She Had Been Involved.

      Jinx