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Edith Nesbit, romanziera inglese per ragazzi , ha raccolto in un libro quasi tutto il teatro di Shakespeare descrivendo in brevi racconti la trama delle sue maggiori opere. Il linguaggio è adatto a ragazzi dagli 8 anni in su, ma il libro è consigliato a chiunque voglia avere un’idea delle opere di Shakespeare senza affrontare la lettura integrale dei drammi.

Step into the enchanting world of E. Nesbit, where imagination knows no bounds. 'Oswald Bastable and Others' features a delightful collection of short stories that capture the essence of childhood curiosity and adventure. Meet Oswald and his siblings, the Bastable children, as they navigate their whimsical escapades filled with friendship, mischief, and the magic of everyday life. Each tale invites young listeners to explore themes of bravery, creativity, and the joys of childhood. Whether it’s a daring journey or a simple playground adventure, these stories resonate with the laughter and ...

When four children (and their baby brother makes five) manage to uncover the long-dormant Psammead (in plain English, then, Sand-Fairy) in a gravel pit, they have the chance of one wish a day that lasts until sunset. But you should be careful what you wish for - as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane find out! (Summary by James Pyle)

In 'Lark' E. Nesbit weaves a captivating tale that resonates with young hearts and minds. Follow Jane and Lucilla, two spirited girls facing unexpected twists in their lives. When Jane's guardian raises their hopes for a bright future, a sudden financial setback forces them to confront reality. With courage and creativity, they embark on a quest to earn their own livings. This delightful story captures their adventures, challenges, and the bonds that strengthen their friendship. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, they meet two intriguing men who change their destinies. Perfect for ...

A collection of short stories for adults, mainly about children in hard times. The title references Matthew 18:6, which verse Nesbit includes as the collection's epigram, and from which we may infer a connecting theme: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Summary by Nicole J. LeBoeuf)

Da Turgenev a Pirandello, da Maupassant a Jack London, da Anton Checov a Kipling, molti grandi scrittori hanno celebrato gli animali domestici che da più tempo vivono insieme a noi. Intelligenti, curiosi, coraggiosi, fedeli, romantici, ma anche permalosi e pasticcioni, i cani e i gatti sono protagonisti di pagine memorabili. Questa antologia spazia tra i generi più diversi e provoca in chi legge una gamma di emozioni sorprendentemente vasta perché una cosa è certa: i nostri amici a quattro zampe non ci deludono mai tantomeno in letteratura.

La storia si svolge intorno ad una famiglia con tre bambini, che viene costretta, a causa di problemi economici, a trasferirsi in campagna, accanto ad una ferrovia. Intorno alla ferrovia si snodano gli avvenimenti comuni e non dei tre ragazzini. Il libro, e sempre leggero, tocca il cuore dei lettori grandi e piccoli con una delicatezza che non toglie nulla all’intensità dei sentimenti suscitati.

Con il proverbiale humour britannico, una delle più celebri scrittrici per l'infanzia racconta la storia di un bambino dispettoso che impara a rispettare gli animali.

Create a calming environment for your little one to fall asleep to with this collection of calming stories. So grab your teddy and settle down as we wind down for the day and get ready for a perfect night's sleep.

Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world’s most iconic love stories to listeners in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult listeners who find Shakespeare’s original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between classic literature and modern understanding.

The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. This is one of the most prolific Shakespeare works, featuring themes of passion, jealousy, love, betrayal, revenge and repentance. This edition of Othello is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare work. Read in English, unabridged.

For both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills. It trains the listener to use crucial microskills such as perceiving, attending, empathic connection, and authenticity.

An alphabet of historical characters presented in poetical form! In their original form, the contents of this book appeared in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, which newspaper is hereby thanked for the privilege of reproducing this Alphabet (Summary from the Acknowledgment and Ann Boulais) Who frets about the mystery Enshrouding all of history On reading this will, maybe, see We've made it plain as A, B, C.

A collection of classic children’s stories to delight and entertain your little ones at bedtime.

Dormant is a gothic novel. It begins breezily enough with seven friends starting out in life. Rose, the artist, falls in love with Anthony, the chemist. Things become increasingly complicated and sinister as Anthony comes into an unexpected inheritance. He gains riches, property, position, and a secret, long lain dormant. - Summary by Amy Gramour

Roberta, Peter, dan Phyllis hidup bahagia di Vila Edgecombe, tapi mereka tidak menyadari betapa bahagianya mereka sampai sesuatu terjadi… sesuatu yang memaksa mereka menjalani kehidupan yang sama sekali berbeda.Ketika Ayah terpaksa pergi beberapa lama, ketiga anak itu bersama Ibu meninggalkan...

From the first chapter: "History is a story, a story of things that happened to real live people in our England years ago; and the things that are happening here and now, and that are put in the newspapers, will be history for little children one of these days. And the people you read about in history were real live people, who were good and bad, and glad and sorry, just as people are now-a-days."E. Nesbit writes about some of the people behind the names, dates and battles of English History in this lovely book for older children. The original book contains some beautiful illustrations and you...

The Enchanted Castle follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen, three children who stumble upon a mysterious hidden castle with a mysterious sleeping princess. It is only once the princess is awoken that the enchantments truly unfold and the adventure truly begins. - Summary by Damerel

The 6 Bastable children are great at thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, they soon find they had more fun and problems with the fun than finance. But the course of their lives takes an unexpected turn and they find themselves in much happier circumstances - Summary by Allie

Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were quite happy living in their ordinary red-brick house located in the suburbs. But when their father was called away, the children and their mother were compelled to move to a dark, shabby cottage in the country, and their lives changed more then they ever could have imagined. At first the country seemed lonely and dull. Then one afternoon, a walk led them to a railway tunnel. There they met Perks, the porter, made friends with the kind Station Master, and waved to the Green Dragon train.