Riel Nason est une auteure célébrée dont le roman d'initiation a obtenu une reconnaissance et des distinctions considérables, l'établissant comme une voix distinctive de la littérature contemporaine. Son œuvre explore les complexités de l'expérience humaine, abordant souvent des thèmes d'appartenance et l'impact durable d'un lieu. Le style narratif de Nason est à la fois évocateur et précis, entraînant les lecteurs dans des mondes richement imaginés. Au-delà de sa fiction, son art s'étend à la création textile, démontrant un talent parallèle pour la narration visuelle.
In "The Town That Drowned," 14-year-old Ruby Carson navigates life in a small town facing an impending disaster as a dam is constructed. After a traumatic incident at a skating party, she experiences visions of her town submerged underwater. Set in the 1960s, the novel explores childhood, first love, and the significance of home.
The story follows Kate, who is excited about her first competition at the Highland Games but soon realizes that practicing alone lacks the joy of dancing with friends. Confident in her abilities, she underestimates the challenges ahead. A single misstep leads to a comical series of events, showcasing the unpredictability of competition and the importance of teamwork and preparation. This delightful tale has won the Alice Kitts Memorial Award for Excellence in Children's Writing, highlighting its charm and appeal.
In this charming sequel, Kate faces her nerves as she prepares for her first solo performance at the Christmas ceilidh. While waiting backstage, her imagination conjures up various potential disasters, from forgetting her dance steps to causing chaos with the Christmas tree. With the guidance of her dance teacher echoing in her mind, Kate must overcome her fears to avoid a festive mishap. Accompanied by whimsical watercolor illustrations, this story delivers a reassuring message for aspiring dancers through its engaging rhyming verse.
A timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers, this book explores enduring themes of love, friendship, and the human experience. Its rich characters and compelling narrative invite deep reflection, making it a beloved choice across generations. The story's universal appeal and emotional depth ensure that it remains a staple in literary discussions and personal libraries alike.
When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of Stumpkin and How to Make Friends with a Ghost. Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt . . . and he realizes that it's OK to be different.
Showcase your selvages the edgy way with 17 projects of all sizes! Like the ticket stubs you keep from a fabulous show, each selvage is a souvenir of a fabric you've selected and used.
Jedes Kind weiß, dass Gespenster aus weißen Laken bestehen, leicht und luftig, damit sie durch die Nacht düsen können. Doch es gibt ein kleines Gespenst, das dies nicht kann. Denn statt aus einem Laken besteht es aus einer schweren Flickendecke. Wenn es versucht, mit seinen Freunden durch die Lüfte zu fliegen, wird ihm heiß, und manchmal verheddert es sich auch in seinem dicken Stoff. Das kleine Flickengespenst fühlt sich deshalb oft sehr allein. Aber eines Tages ändert sich alles. Das kleine Gespenst beweist besonders viel Mut und erlebt das größte Abenteuer, das ein Gespenst je erlebt hat. Und das alles nur, weil es anders ist als die anderen …