Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447292316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales is a classic fairy-tale collection to treasure. Featuring Hilary McKay's imaginative retellings of key favourites, this ten-story collection includes the much-loved tales of Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Princess and the Pea, Rumpelstiltskin, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Swan Brothers, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Hood, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Hansel and Gretel. This gorgeous collection features black-and-white line and tone illustrations throughout from the talented Sarah Gibb.
Hilary McKay’s Fairy Tales
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447292316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales is a classic fairy-tale collection to treasure. Featuring Hilary McKay's imaginative retellings of key favourites, this ten-story collection includes the much-loved tales of Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Princess and the Pea, Rumpelstiltskin, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Swan Brothers, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Hood, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Hansel and Gretel. This gorgeous collection features black-and-white line and tone illustrations throughout from the talented Sarah Gibb.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447292316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales is a classic fairy-tale collection to treasure. Featuring Hilary McKay's imaginative retellings of key favourites, this ten-story collection includes the much-loved tales of Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Princess and the Pea, Rumpelstiltskin, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Swan Brothers, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Hood, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Hansel and Gretel. This gorgeous collection features black-and-white line and tone illustrations throughout from the talented Sarah Gibb.
The Time of Green Magic
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534462783
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Five starred reviews! “An instant classic.” —The New York Times Book Review From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes “a memorable family story” (Booklist, starred review) about a girl adjusting to her new home—with the help of a little magic. When Abi’s father marries Max and Louis’s mom, their families start over together. Abi suddenly finds herself the middle child, expected to share far too much—especially with grubby little Louis. Then they move into an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them. But for the children, strange things start to happen in that house. Abi reads alone, and finds herself tumbling so deep into books, they almost seem real. Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrives—is it a cat or something else? Max loses his best friend…and falls in love. Meanwhile, Louis’s secret visitor is becoming much too real. Now Abi, Max, and Louis must uncover the secrets of their new home—for there can be danger in even the most beautiful magic. From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a story that is at once enchanting and thrilling—if you don’t get lost in it first.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534462783
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Five starred reviews! “An instant classic.” —The New York Times Book Review From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes “a memorable family story” (Booklist, starred review) about a girl adjusting to her new home—with the help of a little magic. When Abi’s father marries Max and Louis’s mom, their families start over together. Abi suddenly finds herself the middle child, expected to share far too much—especially with grubby little Louis. Then they move into an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them. But for the children, strange things start to happen in that house. Abi reads alone, and finds herself tumbling so deep into books, they almost seem real. Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrives—is it a cat or something else? Max loses his best friend…and falls in love. Meanwhile, Louis’s secret visitor is becoming much too real. Now Abi, Max, and Louis must uncover the secrets of their new home—for there can be danger in even the most beautiful magic. From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a story that is at once enchanting and thrilling—if you don’t get lost in it first.
The Swallows' Flight
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665900938
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
“A triumph.” —Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga Four young lives are forever changed at the dawn of World War II in this “stirring and unforgettable” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay. In England, Ruby has no friends because of the speckled blotches on her face that kids say look like dirt. And Kate is sickly all the time, her older siblings each taking turns looking after her. Ruby and Kate’s first meeting is nearly disastrous, but the two lonely girls soon strike up a friendship. Their connection becomes all the more important when England joins the war against Germany and the blitz begins overhead. In Germany, Erik and Hans are best friends filled with plans for their future: Erik taking over their beloved local zoo, and Hans serving pastries right outside the gates. They never expected to be forced to join the national service, training as pilots and tasked with hurting people. And in London a mistreated dog roams the streets looking for handouts, and for a friend. All of these lives will cross in the most surprising ways in this heartrending tale of war and compassion, and hope that can be found in even the most unexpected friendships, brought to life by award-winning author Hilary McKay.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665900938
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
“A triumph.” —Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga Four young lives are forever changed at the dawn of World War II in this “stirring and unforgettable” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay. In England, Ruby has no friends because of the speckled blotches on her face that kids say look like dirt. And Kate is sickly all the time, her older siblings each taking turns looking after her. Ruby and Kate’s first meeting is nearly disastrous, but the two lonely girls soon strike up a friendship. Their connection becomes all the more important when England joins the war against Germany and the blitz begins overhead. In Germany, Erik and Hans are best friends filled with plans for their future: Erik taking over their beloved local zoo, and Hans serving pastries right outside the gates. They never expected to be forced to join the national service, training as pilots and tasked with hurting people. And in London a mistreated dog roams the streets looking for handouts, and for a friend. All of these lives will cross in the most surprising ways in this heartrending tale of war and compassion, and hope that can be found in even the most unexpected friendships, brought to life by award-winning author Hilary McKay.
Binny for Short
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 1444915428
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2018. Binny's life has been difficult since her father died and her dreadful old Aunt Violet disposed of her beloved dog, Max. Her world changed then, to a city flat with not enough space for her Mum, her big sister Clem and her small brother James. Definitely no room for a pet. Then one day Aunt Violet dies, leaving a small cottage in Cornwall to Binny and her family. Binny finds herself in a new world once more, full of sunshine and freedom and Gareth, the enemy-next-door and the ideal companion for dangerous dares. But Max is still lost in the past, and it seems impossible that she'll ever find him again...
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 1444915428
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2018. Binny's life has been difficult since her father died and her dreadful old Aunt Violet disposed of her beloved dog, Max. Her world changed then, to a city flat with not enough space for her Mum, her big sister Clem and her small brother James. Definitely no room for a pet. Then one day Aunt Violet dies, leaving a small cottage in Cornwall to Binny and her family. Binny finds herself in a new world once more, full of sunshine and freedom and Gareth, the enemy-next-door and the ideal companion for dangerous dares. But Max is still lost in the past, and it seems impossible that she'll ever find him again...
Lulu and the Duck in the Park
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807548103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
When Lulu finds a duck egg that has rolled out of its nest, she takes it to class to keep it safe. Lulu isn't allowed to bring pets to school. But she's not really breaking the rules because it's just an egg. Surely nothing bad will happen...
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807548103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
When Lulu finds a duck egg that has rolled out of its nest, she takes it to class to keep it safe. Lulu isn't allowed to bring pets to school. But she's not really breaking the rules because it's just an egg. Surely nothing bad will happen...
Wishing for Tomorrow
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442401699
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Relates what becomes of Ermengarde and the other girls left behind at Miss Minchin's School after Sara Crewe leaves to live with her guardian, the Indian gentleman.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442401699
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Relates what becomes of Ermengarde and the other girls left behind at Miss Minchin's School after Sara Crewe leaves to live with her guardian, the Indian gentleman.
Forever Rose
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416954864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
As Christmas approaches, eleven-year-old Rose, the youngest member of the eccentric Casson family, discovers that life is filled with both catastrophic problems and wonderful surprises.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416954864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
As Christmas approaches, eleven-year-old Rose, the youngest member of the eccentric Casson family, discovers that life is filled with both catastrophic problems and wonderful surprises.
Charlie and the Tooth Fairy
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407110882
Category : Charlie (Fictitious character : McKay)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Charlie has four wobbly teeth| He can hardly wait to put them under his pillow for the tooth fairy| If only there was a way to make them fall out faster... The seventh book in this hilarious series, which also includes: Charlie and the Cat Flap, Charlie and the Great Escape, Charlie and the Big Snow, Charlie and the Rocket Boy, Charlie and the Cheese and Onion Crisps and Charlie and the Haunted Tent.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407110882
Category : Charlie (Fictitious character : McKay)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Charlie has four wobbly teeth| He can hardly wait to put them under his pillow for the tooth fairy| If only there was a way to make them fall out faster... The seventh book in this hilarious series, which also includes: Charlie and the Cat Flap, Charlie and the Great Escape, Charlie and the Big Snow, Charlie and the Rocket Boy, Charlie and the Cheese and Onion Crisps and Charlie and the Haunted Tent.
Indigo's Star
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689865635
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In this hilarious companion to "Saffy's Angel," Indigo Casson returns to school after missing a semester due to mono, but he dreads dealing with the school bullies again. Soon Indigo meets Tom, an American who becomes his ally.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689865635
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In this hilarious companion to "Saffy's Angel," Indigo Casson returns to school after missing a semester due to mono, but he dreads dealing with the school bullies again. Soon Indigo meets Tom, an American who becomes his ally.
The Skylarks' War
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509894977
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award. The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay. Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war? 'This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love.' – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509894977
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award. The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay. Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war? 'This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love.' – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week