Yvonne Coppard Livres

Continues the mother/daughter conflict begun in NOT DRESSED LIKE THAT, YOU DON'T!

A new collection of short stories from an English master, edited and with a preface by acclaimed author Russell Banks Originating in the folktale and with an occasional infusion of gothic horror or fantasy, A. E. Coppard's stories still feel fresh and surprising today. Coppard came to the short story later in life but left an indelible mark on it. Staunch in his belief that the short story was a distinctive form with little relation to the novel, he wove his tales out of the substance of life in the English countryside, with its memorable and distinctive characters. Reissued with a new preface from award-winning and bestselling author Russell Banks, and including classic tales like "The Black Dog," "The Handsome Lady," and "The Higgler," The Hurly Burly restores this enormously important writer to the position he deserves and introduces him to a new generation of readers.

Jenny keeps a diary, and so does her mum. They don't know about each other's diaries - but you can read them both. A warm and witty account of family life from two very different viewpoints.

Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children's Fiction: A Writers' and Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children's literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults. Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.

Was brauchst du, damit das Chaos in deiner Schule perfekt ist? -eine beste Freundin, die sich als Cinderella verkleidet. -einen kleinen Bruder, der denkt, er sei ein Zwerg. -eine persönliche Erzfeindin, die sich für die schönste Eisprinzessin hält. Und das Abenteuer beginnt.

Alexandra hat es wirklich nicht leicht: Als ob ein nerviger Bruder, eine wuselige Mutter und ein vergesslicher Vater nicht schon chaotisch genug wären, gibt es da auch noch Pia Barconi – Alexandras persönliche Erzfeindin. Aber Alexandra hat immer große Pläne im Kopf und lässt sich von nichts und niemandem aufhalten. Für selbstbewussten Mädchen mit viel Humor!