Patricia MacLachlan Livres

C'est la fin de l'été. Larkin, ses parents, sa grand-mère, et son ami Lalo regardent partir le dernier ferry pour le continent. A partir de maintenant, l'île leur appartient de nouveau, à eux et aux autres insulaires. Pourquoi, cette année, ressentent-ils ce moment comme un abandon ? Est-ce à cause de ce drame récent dont personne ne parle, mais qui occupe l'esprit de chacun ? " Il faudrait que quelque chose de nouveau et d'excitant arrive ", dit Byrd, la grand-mère. Le destin la prend au mot. Posé sur le gravillon de l'allée qui mène à leur maison, il y a un panier. Dans ce panier, il y a un bébé qui pleure. " Voici Sophie, elle a presque un an. Par pitié gardez-la. Je reviendrai la chercher un jour. Je l'aime. ", dit le message. C'est le début d'un bonheur qui porte en lui-même sa fin. C'est peut-être aussi une chance.

La joie est revenue dans la ferme où vivent Anna et son petit frère Caleb. On y fête le mariage de leur père, Jacob, et de Sarah. Leur premier été au cœur de l'immense prairie américaine est torride. La pluie tant attendue ne vient pas, la sécheresse devient catastrophique. Sarah emmène alors les deux enfants dans son pays à elle, au bord de la mer qu'ils n'ont jamais vue... Une histoire qui monte que la vie, si elle est parfois difficile, peut être toujours heureuse. Après avoir lu cette histoire, retrouve ses personnages dans les pages du supplément illustré.

Jack leans back on Grandfather's shoulder. Aunt Mattie's knitting needles click in the dark. The moon rises. The candle flickers in the gentle prairie wind. I close my eyes to keep everything there. Could anything be more perfect than a prairie wedding? Cassie Witting doesn't think so, for her sister Anna's wedding brings two lovebirds together, aunts from faraway Maine, a long white dress with a wedding veil, dancing under a clear blue sky, and a world that smells of roses. As the Witting family comes together for this most special day, Cassie sees that life brings the change of seasons, brother Jack on Grandfather's lap, joy, sorrow, and a special dance only Grandfather does.

Celebrate Earth Day with a heartfelt tribute to our planet from a Newbery Award-winning author. Our friend Earth performs countless wonders: nurturing animals, showering us with summer rain, and blanketing the ground with whisper-white snow. This enchanting book invites readers of all ages to explore its die-cut pages, filled with poetic text that honors Earth’s gifts while encouraging us to reciprocate with kindness. The interactive format and engaging art are perfect for toddlers and young readers, making it an ideal celebration of the natural world and a call to action for environmental stewardship. It provides excellent opportunities to introduce life science concepts and fascinating facts about the environment to children. This innovative ode will resonate with fans of other beloved titles focused on our planet. Patricia MacLachlan, an acclaimed author of numerous works, including the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, brings her talent to this project. Francesca Sanna, an illustrator with a rich background in art, enhances the narrative with her captivating visuals. Together, they create a delightful experience for young readers, fostering a love for our Earth and inspiring positive action.

The third book in MacLachlan's popular series, which began with "Sarah, Plainand Tall" and was continued in "Skylark, " spins a tale of love, forgiveness, and the ties that bind a family together.

If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures?Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper.A Neal Porter Book

My Life Begins! explores how life begins for Jacob when his triplet sisters are born, and how siblings get to know each other as time, and love, evolve.Jacob is nine years old when his life changes. He wants a litter of puppies.

Minna wishes for many things. She wishes she understood the quote taped above her mother's typewriter: Fact and fiction are different truths . She wishes her mother would stop writing long enough to really listen to her. She wishes her house were peaceful and orderly like her friend Lucas's. Most of all, she wishes she could find a vibrato on her cello and play Mozart the way he deserves to be played. Minna soon discovers that some things can't be found-they just have to happen . And as she waits for her vibrato to happen, Minna begins to understand some facts and fictions about herself.

As the leaves turn brown and the river runs dry on the prairie, Sarah dreams of the lush green grasses and the blue ocean of her native Maine. When fires and drought threaten to devastate their farm, Sarah takes the children to Maine where they will be safe in this sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall."

The fourth book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. I am a watcher. I am a listener, too. I am invisible. I can make myself so small and quiet and hidden that sometimes no one knows I am there to watch and listen. Cassie spends her days watching Grandfather and Caleb in the barn, looking out at Papa working the fields, spying on her mother, Sarah, feeding the goslings. She's an observer, a writer, a storyteller. Everything is as it should be. But change is inevitable, even on the prairie. Something new is expected, and Sarah says it will be the perfect gift. Cassie isn't so sure. But just as life changes, people change too. And Cassie learns that unexpected surprises can bring great joy.

Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog: Rex. Grace's aunt is a writer. The word amazing is an everyday word for Rex, who inspires Lily, and helps Grace find the words to write her own story.

Lange Sommer im Garten am Meer, Baseballspiele und ein Zuhause voller Musik - das ist das Leben des jungen Edward, der von allen geliebt wird. Von Anfang an verzaubert der Junge die ganze Familie, weil er vor nichts Angst hat und die Menschen liebt. Das größte Glück für den achtjährigen Edward ist die Geburt seiner Schwester Sabine. Edward liest und singt dem Baby vor, trägt es durchs Haus und möchte es sogar zu einem großen Baseballspiel mitnehmen. Zuvor radelt er rasch noch in die Stadt, um eine Überraschung für Sabine zu besorgen. Doch Edward kommt nie wieder … Ein ergreifendes Jugendbuch über Trauer und einen Abschied für immer!

Hannas Leben, das ist: Eine chaotische Familie. Ein Cello, das nicht so will wie sie. Und Lucas, der Junge mit dem wunderbaren Lächeln und den Fröschen in der Tasche.

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An eleven-year-old cellist learns about life from her eccentric family, her first boyfriend, and Mozart.