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pro vyhledávání: '"JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Literary"'
Autor:
Lori Kenschaft
Lydia Maria Child presents the life of the dynamic nineteenth-century writer who, through her pen and at great personal cost to her literary career, spoke out for those silenced in society -- slaves, Native Americans, women, and the poor. At the dawn
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Rebecca Stefoff
One of the most beloved writers of all time, Jack London is best remembered for his tales of adventure, such as White Fang and The Call of the Wild. Jack London paints a well-rounded picture of London's short, intrepid life, his prolific writings, hi
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Janet B. Pascal
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories and novels, yet he considered them only a small part of his literary output. He expected to be remembered for his historical fiction, especially The White Company. He also w
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Harvey J. Kaye
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was one of the most fascinating figures of the late 18th century. His public antagonist and personal friend John Adams believed that their times would come to be known as the'Age of Paine.'He came to America in middle age and
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Keenan Jones
Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. As a child in Jackson, Mississippi, Angie Thomas was surrounded by civil rights history. But instead of the equality her elders had fough
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Stephen Krensky
Mark Twain was known as one of the greatest writers of his time, but what about before that? What happened when Twain was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that sugges
Autor:
Katherine Paterson
The inspiring true story of how one visionary woman used children's books to help heal a generation of Germany's children after WWII and went on to set up the International Youth Library and International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Writ
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The School of Life
This third book in the best-selling Big Ideas series introduces readers to the classics, as well as modern children's fiction—a charming addition to Big Ideas for Curious Minds and Big Ideas from HistoryGreat stories are often universal: our very s
Autor:
Víctor Lloret Blackburn
Quando pensiamo agli eroi, ci vengono in mente creature straordinarie con poteri magici e un mantello svolazzante sulle spalle. Ma esistono anche eroi in carne e ossa, umani come te e me, che a volte sbagliano e altre volte fanno qualcosa di davvero