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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
ISBN: 9780060567361 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world. After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society. Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age... The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world.... |
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42,85 zł |
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The Samurai's Tale
ISBN: 9780618615124 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When the powerful Lord Takeda's soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro's life and take him along with them. Taro becomes a servant in the household of the noble Lord Akiyama, where he meets Togan, a cook, who teaches Taro and makes his new life bearable. But when Togan is murdered, Taro's life takes a new direction: He will become a samurai, and redeem the family legacy that has been stolen from him.
When the powerful Lord Takeda's soldiers sweep across the countryside, killing and plundering, they spare the boy Taro's life and take him along with ...
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38,25 zł |
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With Clive in India : The Beginning of an Empire
ISBN: 9781589635524 / Angielski / Miękka / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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93,38 zł |
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Keeping Corner
ISBN: 9780786838608 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ba slipped the gold bangles from my wrists. The gold ones were plain so I didn't mind taking them off, but I loved wearing my milk-glass bangles and the lakkh bracelets.
"A widow can't wear bangles," she said. "They are signs of a woman's good fortune. When your husband dies it's over." "What if my good fortune comes back?" "It doesn't." Pretty as a peacock, twelve-year-old Leela had been spoiled all her life. She doesn't care for school and barely marks the growing unrest between the British colonists and her own countrymen. Why should she? Her future has... Ba slipped the gold bangles from my wrists. The gold ones were plain so I didn't mind taking them off, but I loved wearing my milk-glass bangles a...
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81,34 zł |
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The Firekeeper's Son
ISBN: 9780547237695 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In early 1800s Korea, news from the countryside reaches the king through signal fires. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place, in this book by Newbery Medalist Park (A Single Shard). Full color.
In early 1800s Korea, news from the countryside reaches the king through signal fires. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sa...
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43,04 zł |
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The Master Puppeteer
ISBN: 9780812469554 / Angielski / Prebound / 179 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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87,38 zł |
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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
ISBN: 9780312581497 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China. Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best hospital in Wuhan, and her father teaches her English as they listen to Voice of America every evening on the radio. But when one of Mao's political officers moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust and hatred, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors, and soon, for herself and her family. For... The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China. Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her... |
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52,62 zł |
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I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade
ISBN: 9781402240270 / Angielski / Miękka / 257 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When Oyuna was a baby, a horse accidentally crushed her foot, cursing her family with bad luck. Oyuna vows to restore good fortune to her family - but how?
When Oyuna was a baby, a horse accidentally crushed her foot, cursing her family with bad luck. Oyuna vows to restore good fortune to her family - but...
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52,62 zł |
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The Emperor's Army
ISBN: 9781589806900 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Virginia Pilegard breathes life into Chinese history and Adrian Tans' well-researched paintings add vitality to this outstanding children's book." "Once again, Virginia Pilegard perfectly blends history and mathematics." When the first emperor of China falls under the influence of an evil prime minister out to abolish education, a wise scholar and his son flee for the mountains. During their time hiding in... "Virginia Pilegard breathes life into Chinese history and Adrian Tans' well-researched paintings add vitality to this outstanding children's book."... |
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89,16 zł |
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The Kite Fighters
ISBN: 9780547328638 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a riveting narrative set in 15th-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. This touching and suspenseful story is filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting. Illustrations.
In a riveting narrative set in 15th-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. This touching and suspenseful story is filled wit...
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38,25 zł |
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Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan
ISBN: 9781933718545 / Angielski / Twarda / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from illness and his father is presumed dead after disappearing into the desert when Chengli was a baby.
Now thirteen, Chengli feels ready for independence. He is drawn to the desert, beckoned by the howling of strange winds and the hope of learning something about his fatherwho he was and how he died. Chengli joins a caravan to travel down the merchant route known as the Silk Road, but it is a dangerous life, as his father knew. The desert is harsh, and there are many banditsbandits... Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from illness and his father is presumed dead after disap...
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71,58 zł |
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A Million Shades of Gray
ISBN: 9781442429192 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Y'Tin is brave. No one in his village denies that--his mother may wish that he'd spend more time on school work than on elephant training, but still she knows that it takes a great deal of courage and calm to deal with elephants the way that Y'Tin does. He is almost the best trainer in the village--and, at twelve-years old, he's certainly the youngest. Maybe he'll even open up his own school some day to teach other Montagnards how to train wild elephants? That was the plan anyway--back before American troops pulled out of the Vietnam War, back before his village became occupied by Viet...
Y'Tin is brave. No one in his village denies that--his mother may wish that he'd spend more time on school work than on elephant training, but sti...
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43,04 zł |
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In the Service of Samurai
ISBN: 9781612710532 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the first time in his life, Toshi discovers that monsters do roam the earth. And this one has come for him. Dragged from his home and into the company of the undead, Toshi must use his skills to help the creatures holding him hostage. The alternative is to fail and become one of them. But those who do not wish his new master's quest to succeed may make Toshi one of the truly dead before they will allow him to do what only he can to help.
For the first time in his life, Toshi discovers that monsters do roam the earth. And this one has come for him. Dragged from his home and into the com...
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76,56 zł |
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Small Acts of Amazing Courage
ISBN: 9781442494954 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Kindness has incredible consequences in this compelling novel set in colonial India from a "master storyteller" (Publishers Weekly) and National Book Award-winning author. It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war. Rosalind is kept from boarding school in England at her mother's insistence. While her father has been at war, Rosalind sees the country slowly change. A man named Ghandi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her...
Kindness has incredible consequences in this compelling novel set in colonial India from a "master storyteller" (Publishers Weekly) and Nationa...
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43,04 zł |
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Escape from Communist Heaven: Based on the True Story of Viet Nguyen
ISBN: 9781591812296 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For Viet Nguyen, the only thing worse than rules are the people who enforce them. This may not be the best attitude to have in a society that punishes dissent with death. A rebellious teenager is often the main character of young adult fiction, but what makes Viet particularly interesting is that he challenges a system that borders on genocide. Communist tanks advance through Viet s Saigon neighborhood when he is fourteen years old, and overtake the Presidential Palace as American helicopters retreat over the South China Sea. During the frantic evacuation, the American Embassy isn t able to...
For Viet Nguyen, the only thing worse than rules are the people who enforce them. This may not be the best attitude to have in a society that punishes...
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94,74 zł |
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Dhruv and Kiki and the Sari Tent
ISBN: 9781482576887 / Angielski / Miękka / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For nine-year old twins Dhruv and Kiki, life is quite straightforward. Kiki loves mystery books and Dhruv loves computer games. But when their grandmother introduces them to The Weavers Society and her time-traveling vehicle, the sari tent, life suddenly is straight backward Join Dhruv and Kiki as they travel to 1930 India and learn more about the country's father and great soul, Mahatma Gandhi, and his march to the sea.
For nine-year old twins Dhruv and Kiki, life is quite straightforward. Kiki loves mystery books and Dhruv loves computer games. But when their grandmo...
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34,94 zł |
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Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
ISBN: 9780141317151 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Set in China in 1900s, this book presents the story of a young girl who defied tradition by refusing to have her feet bound and in doing so changed the course of her life forever.
Set in China in 1900s, this book presents the story of a young girl who defied tradition by refusing to have her feet bound and in doing so changed th...
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39,07 zł |
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Horse Road
ISBN: 9781408819357 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A thrilling adventure perfect for horse-mad girls
A thrilling adventure perfect for horse-mad girls
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35,15 zł |
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Across the Tumen : A North Korean Kkotjebi Boy's Quest
ISBN: 9781624120091 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As North Korea undergoes a devastating famine, Yeong-dae loses both his parents and is forced to beg on the streets. Soon, this young boy sets off on a desperate journey to China to find his sister. This inspiring tale offers a glimpse into the horrors faced by North Korean children-and their indomitable will to survive.
As North Korea undergoes a devastating famine, Yeong-dae loses both his parents and is forced to beg on the streets. Soon, this young boy sets off on ...
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84,92 zł |
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On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War
ISBN: 9781493541898 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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50,22 zł |