Popular European Messages.CHILDREN'S_LITERATURE_GENRE Books
Find messages.children's_literature_genre books written by authors from Europe for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (186)
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Castle Diary : The Journal of Tobias Burgess by Richard Platt EN
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"Not many, if any, children’s books on the Middle Ages and castles contain the wealth of information found in this fresh, appealing offering." — School Library Journal (starred review) What was it really like to live in a castle? Step back to the Middle Ages with Castle Diary: the Journal of Tobias Burgess. Eleven-year-old Toby’s vivid diary entries offer an insider’s view of day-to-day castle life, including tips on etiquette (where do you spit at a feast?) and exciting descriptions of hunting, jousting, and harvesting. Complete with glossary, index, and detailed endnotes, this is a rich look... continue
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Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones EN
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Young merchant Abdullah leads a humble life. Or he did until a stranger sold him a threadbare—and disagreeable—magic carpet. Now Abdullah is caught in the middle of his grand daydreams. Waking one night in a luxurious garden, he meets and falls instantly in love with the beautiful and clever Flower-in-the-Night. But a wicked djinn sweeps the princess away right before Abdullah's eyes, leaving the young man no choice but to follow. This is no ordinary quest, however, for Flower-in-the-Night isn't all the djinn has stolen. Abdullah will have the so-called help of the cantankerous carpet, a crank... continue
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Cel mai mare Gulliver by Gellu Naum RO
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Eroul lui Gellu Naum vrea sa creasca. Dar cine n-ar dori „sa aiba pasul mare, ca sa umble mai putin"? Si cine n-ar vrea sa fie „inalt cat o casa cu noua etaje"? Intrucat rostul povestilor e acela de a deschide o fereastra catre iesirea din comun, in povestea pe care o vei citi se petrece un miracol eroului i se implineste dorinta ca prin farmec, si creste, si tot creste pana cand nimeni nu-i mai ajunge la nas, oricate prajini ar folosi si indiferent ce dimensiuni ar avea ele. Nu spun mai mult (fiindca n-as vrea sa rezum, vreau doar sa te invit in carte), ca sa iti las pla... continue
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl EN
WalesDescription:
Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl EN
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The sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, join your favorite characters on an intergalactic joyride! Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable adventure.
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Charlie et la chocolaterie by Roald Dahl FR
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"Moi, Willy Wonka, j'ai décidé de permettre à cinq enfants de visiter ma chocolaterie cette année. Ces cinq chanceux seront initiés à tous mes secrets, à toute ma magie."-- Quatrième de couverture.
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City : A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay EN
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Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.
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Cloud Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham EN
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Monkeys come to the rescue of a struggling family in this traditional tale from a Carnegie Medal winner, beautifully illustrated by Juan Wingaard. Ages 7+.
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Cómo esconder un león by Helen Stephens ES
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¿Dónde esconderá una niña muy pequeña un león muy grande? Un día cualquiera, un león vino al pueblo para comprar un sombrero... Pero la gente del pueblo se alarmó un poco y empezó a perseguirlo. Así es como Iris encuentra al león escondido en su casita de muñecas. ¡Atención! Este no es lugar para leones. ¿Dónde podrá esta pequeña niña ocultar a un león enorme? No es tarea fácil, pero Iris lo intenta de todos modos: al fin y al cabo, mamá y papá pueden ser un poco... difíciles cuando se trata de tener un león en casa. ¿Logrará Iris esconderlo para siempre? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION How does a very sm... continue