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Wringer
ISBN: 9780060592820 / Angielski / Miękka (mass market paperbound / 227 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book "Deeply felt. Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity." --The New York Times "A spellbinding story about rites of passage." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A realistic story with the intensity of a fable." --The Horn Book (starred review) "Thought-provoking." --School Library Journal (starred review) In Palmer LaRue's hometown of Waymer, turning ten is the biggest... Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book "Deeply felt. Presents a moral question with great care and sensit... |
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39,08 zł |
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Drive-By
ISBN: 9780064406499 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Jimmy always told me there were only two kinds of gangbangers: Those who were dead and those who were going to die. Joining a gang doesn't make sense to Jimmy..." Jimmy is dead now--gunned down in front of his little sister, Mina, and his brother, Tito. And Tito is left wondering: Was Jimmy in a gang after all? Ice Breaker Joe and Lamar think so. They say Jimmy was skimming their drug money. And if the missing cash isn't returned, Tito may have to pay--with his life. Some people go to the crossroads, but Tito's crossroads laid themselves down in front of him. His brother Jimmy... "Jimmy always told me there were only two kinds of gangbangers: Those who were dead and those who were going to die. Joining a gang doesn't make se... |
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56,47 zł |
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Smoky Night
ISBN: 9780152018849 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.
Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his moth...
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43,43 zł |
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Trouble at Timpetill
ISBN: 9780152163068 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The children in Timpetill are so rotten, ill-behaved, and just all-around unpleasant that one night all the grown-ups in town leave for good. What will the kids do now?
The children in Timpetill are so rotten, ill-behaved, and just all-around unpleasant that one night all the grown-ups in town leave for good. What wil...
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99,98 zł |
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The Butter Battle Book: (New York Times Notable Book of the Year)
ISBN: 9780394865805 / Angielski / Twarda / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.
The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks a...
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73,86 zł |
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Rosalund's Raiders
ISBN: 9780595217496 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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43,25 zł |
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Waiting for Christopher
ISBN: 9780595390823 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age "Girls' Life Magazine," Ten Best Summer Reads Featured in "Teen Discussion Groups @ the Library"
."flowing prose and vivid characterization.Hawes deliverers a rewarding read." ."behind the kidnapping drama, Hawes' eloquent words reveal complex truths of family love and sorrow." "Hawes is excellent on the day-to-day difficulties of caring for a toddler, especially in secret." "Hawes deals poignantly with loss and longing in a novel that is full of disappointment and... New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age "Girls' Life Magazine," Ten Best Summer Reads Featured in "Teen Discussion Groups @ the Library" |
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69,33 zł |
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The Composition
ISBN: 9780888995506 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an army captain who wants the children to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night" suddenly force Pedro to make a difficult choice. The author's note explains what a dictatorship is and provides a context for this powerful and provocative story.
Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an a...
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38,90 zł |
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The Spider's Web
ISBN: 9781571316226 / Angielski / Miękka / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the award-winning author of "Behind the Bedroom Wall" comes a riveting story of allegiance and betrayal as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Lexi's unhappy home life with an alcoholic mother drives her to join a neo-Nazi group, but eventually she discovers that her new friends thrive on hatred and destruction. And a dangerous chain of events surrounding someone she cares forces her to make the biggest decisions of her life. 10 illustrations.
From the award-winning author of "Behind the Bedroom Wall" comes a riveting story of allegiance and betrayal as seen through the eyes of a young girl....
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30,21 zł |
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Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan
ISBN: 9781584302322 / Angielski / Twarda / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Eight-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family's home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. Frightened but unharmed, he returns to find everything has been destroyed.Soon Garang meets other boys whose villages have been attacked. Before long they become a moving band of thousands, walking hundreds of miles seeking safety -- first in Ethiopia and then in Kenya. The boys face numerous hardships and dangers along the way, but their faith and mutual support help keep the hope of finding a new home alive in their hearts.Based on heartbreaking yet inspirational true... Eight-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family's home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. Frightened but unharmed, he ret... |
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91,07 zł |
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The Knights of Videnland: Passing the Torch
ISBN: 9780595469895 / Angielski / Miękka / 428 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Long ago, an evil wizard sold his soul to the devil in exchange for supreme power. He betrayed and murdered his fellow wizards as he built an army of half-demon, half-animal overlords that marched against the forces of Videnland. The Knights of Videnland rode against this evil, along with the last remaining great wizards of their time. The forces of good exiled the evil wizard to another dimension and were victorious. This campaign became legendary, as did the heroes of that time. Now, many years later, the war has been all but forgotten. All that remains are the stories that have been... Long ago, an evil wizard sold his soul to the devil in exchange for supreme power. He betrayed and murdered his fellow wizards as he built an army ... |
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104,11 zł |
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It's Nap Time For Benny: Dreams of Sweet Success
ISBN: 9781517134532 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Poor Benny All he want's to do is enjoy a little time reading about valiant knights and dragons. But, Seth the cat has no patience for this kind of entertainment and gets quite demanding. It's not long before Benny is dreaming of an adventure taking place in the days of 'ole.
Poor Benny All he want's to do is enjoy a little time reading about valiant knights and dragons. But, Seth the cat has no patience for this kind of e...
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50,16 zł |
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If I Grow Up
ISBN: 9781416994435 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In his latest gripping novel with a plot pulled from the headlines, the acclaimed author of "Give a Boy a Gun" focuses on the pervasive but underreported problem of gang violence, in this eye-opening portrait of life in the projects.
In his latest gripping novel with a plot pulled from the headlines, the acclaimed author of "Give a Boy a Gun" focuses on the pervasive but underrepor...
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47,78 zł |
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Tiger and the Street Gangs
ISBN: 9781492238706 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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68,24 zł |
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The Pinecone Problem
ISBN: 9780974017365 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How can one little pinecone be such a big problem? Bunny is taking a comfortable snooze in the sun by the brook. Suddenly, a pinecone comes hurtling through the air to smack him on the foot What will Bunny do next? This tale of Bunny and Squirrel's tussle over a pinecone might give you a laugh, as well as some idea of how to solve a difficult problem. Take a peek inside the book at www.kidskorner.net/stories/pinecone Softcover picture book with full color illustrations.
How can one little pinecone be such a big problem? Bunny is taking a comfortable snooze in the sun by the brook. Suddenly, a pinecone comes hurtling t...
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45,60 zł |
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Jelly Baby: A Novel About Boy Soldiers
ISBN: 9789783222496 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Jelly Baby" is a children's novel set around a little wisp of a boy barely the size of the AK47 each child must bear in a camp for boy soldiers during Sierra Leone's civil war. The book's impact on a journalist and critic elicited a call for it to be on the school desk of every child in the world.
"Jelly Baby" is a children's novel set around a little wisp of a boy barely the size of the AK47 each child must bear in a camp for boy soldiers durin...
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45,64 zł |
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Bamboo People
ISBN: 9781580893299 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Narrated by two teenage boys on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of Burma's many ethnic minorities, this coming-of-age novel takes place against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma. Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family's home and bamboo fields. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion when the boys' stories...
Narrated by two teenage boys on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of Burma's many ethnic minorities, ...
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46,53 zł |
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Raining Fire
ISBN: 9781780621272 / Angielski / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The gun is the coward's fist. The gun is power.
Alex and Ethan are growing up on an estate where there are just two choices: sport or crime. Ethan is selected for a football training programme in the US, his chance to escape the gangs that terrorise his neighbourhood. But Alex is drawn into an explosive feud with a gun at its heart. In this gripping and absorbing real life thriller, Alan Gibbons explores the complex issue of gun crime, and the far reaching consequences it can have. The gun is the coward's fist. The gun is power.
Alex and Ethan are growing up on an estate where there are just two choices: spor... |
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41,35 zł |
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How Are You Feeling Today Baby Bear?: Exploring Big Feelings After Living in a Stormy Home
ISBN: 9781849054249 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Baby Bear lives in a home with the Big Bears, and loves to chase butterflies and make mud pies - they make Baby Bear's tummy fill with sunshine. Then, one night, Baby Bear hears a big storm downstairs in the house and in the morning, Baby Bear's tummy starts to feel grey and rainy. How will such a small bear cope with these big new feelings? This sensitive, charming storybook is written to help children who have lived with violence at home to begin to explore and name their feelings. Accompanied by notes for adults on how to use each page of the story to start conversations, it also features...
Baby Bear lives in a home with the Big Bears, and loves to chase butterflies and make mud pies - they make Baby Bear's tummy fill with sunshine. Then,...
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71,34 zł |
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Malled: A Tale of Revenge
ISBN: 9781484180525 / Angielski / Miękka / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Imagine the unimaginable."
That was the mantra of young prodigy Hector Chevas's mentor in architectural design, Gellini. But even Gellini couldn't imagine the horrors that his prize student and adopted son would fill Suburbia's new Heartland Mall with to wreak revenge on those who killed Gellini and murdered Hector's only friends. "Black Friday" was never blacker. But Hector couldn't imagine that, in the middle of his deathly rampage, an "angel" from his past would re-appear into his life; wild-child Janey, whose life he'd saved years before, and who'd never forgotten her promise... "Imagine the unimaginable."
That was the mantra of young prodigy Hector Chevas's mentor in architectural design, Gellini. But even Gellini couldn... |
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46,74 zł |
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