The Dragon of Krakow

The Dragon of Krakow
Author: Richard Monte
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1907666958

These Polish folk tales have a delightfully mischievous character all their own. To create his sparkling collection, Richard Monte has gathered some of Poland's favourite stories from all over the country.

The Wawel Dragon

The Wawel Dragon
Author: Justyna Majewska
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-11-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781731241887

The dragon is enormous and has teeth razor sharp. Be alert as in a moment, he can steal your little heart! The story begins in a den at the foot of Wawel Hill, where dangerous and hungry dragon lived for a long time. The whole town was terrified and begged the king for a solution. But the dragon was indestructible. Then, there was an ordinary boy who had a brilliant idea and that changed everything. The legend is one of a kind and illustrates that ingenuity and simplicity solves many problems.

King Krakus and the Dragon

King Krakus and the Dragon
Author: Janina Domanska
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1979
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The people of Krakow are terrified by a dragon until the shoemaker's apprentice devises a plan to rid the town of the monster.

The Mermaid of Warsaw

The Mermaid of Warsaw
Author: Richard Monte
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1907666680

Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik's Second Breakfast, set deep in the Wieliczka salt mines, The Turnip-Counter from Karkonosze and The Copper Coin of Wineta, alongside stories from, Poznan and the Polish lakes. Paul Hess's stylish illustrations make this a collection to delight children everywhere.

The Dollmaker of Krakow

The Dollmaker of Krakow
Author: R. M. Romero
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524715417

In the vein of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, this fusion of fairy tales, folklore, and World War II history eloquently illustrates the power of love and the inherent will to survive even in the darkest of times. In the land of dolls, there is magic. In the land of humans, there is war. Everywhere there is pain. But together there is hope. Karolina is a living doll whose king and queen have been overthrown. But when a strange wind spirits her away from the Land of the Dolls, she finds herself in Kraków, Poland, in the company of the Dollmaker, a man with an unusual power and a marked past. The Dollmaker has learned to keep to himself, but Karolina’s courageous and compassionate manner lead him to smile and to even befriend a violin-playing father and his daughter—that is, once the Dollmaker gets over the shock of realizing a doll is speaking to him. But their newfound happiness is dashed when Nazi soldiers descend upon Poland. Karolina and the Dollmaker quickly realize that their Jewish friends are in grave danger, and they are determined to help save them, no matter what the risks.

To Vanquish the Dragon

To Vanquish the Dragon
Author: Pearl Benisch
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
Total Pages: 502
Release: 1991
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780873065702

The stirring memoir of the courage and strength of Beth Jacob students and the acts of kindness and heroism they performed even while caught between the jaws of the Nazi monster. In the ghettos and in the concentration camps, the fire of Torah and faith burned strong and clear in the hearts of these young martyrs and survivors.

The Rough Guide to Poland (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Poland (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 645
Release: 2018-07-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789194776

Discover this fascinating country with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to wander through Krakow's magnificent medieval Old Town, hike in the Tatra Mountains or relax on the Baltic coast, The Rough Guide to Poland will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the cobbled alleys of Lublin or Warsaw's New Town without needing to get online - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Poland's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. -Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Warsaw, Mazovia and Lodz, the Bay of Gdansk and the Wisla Delta, Torun, Mazuria and Podlasie, Lublin, Zamosc, the Polish Carpathians, Krakow and Malopolska, the Tatras and the Pieniny, Upper Silesia, Wroclaw and Lower Silesia, Wielkopolska, Pomerania. Attractions include: the Mazurian Lakes; wooden churches near Zakopane; Auschwitz-Birkenau; Malbork Castle; Kazimierz Dolny; Slowinski national park; Wieliczka Salt Mine; Bialowieza national park; Bieszczady national park; Rynek Glowny, Krakow, and much more. -Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, music and film, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Poland

Dragon in My Pocket

Dragon in My Pocket
Author: Denise Coughlin
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Bullying
ISBN: 9780976590507

A wise grandmother helps her small grandson find the courage he needs to face a bully and protect his own "good" spirit.

Only in Zurich

Only in Zurich
Author: Smith Duncan J D
Publisher: Urban Explorer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9783950366280

A complicated clock, an elephant in the woods, the emperors paddle steamer, and the first Dark Restaurant. There is obviously more to Zurich than banking, clean streets, and punctuality. This guide shows a very different side to Switzerlands largest city. Published by The Urban Explorer these city tales from new and unusual perspectives provide independent travelers with unforgettable memories. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds and get beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Eccentric museums, secret gardens, iconic structures, idiosyncratic shops, colorful characters and unusual places of worship.

A Dagger in the Winds

A Dagger in the Winds
Author: Brendan Noble
Publisher: Frostmarked Chronicles
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733042567

An outcast cursed since birth. A witch chosen by a goddess. Torn apart by fate, together, can they save their tribe from eternal winter? All Waclaw has ever dreamed of is belonging and purpose. Except he's never actually dreamed. Each night, his soul leaves his body, allowing him to wander invisibly until he wakes. He'd do anything to know why. Even give a blood offering to the goddess of winter and death. As a priestess of spring, there's no one Otylia hates more than the winter goddess-except maybe her once best friend Waclaw. It's been four years since she saved Waclaw's life using forbidden magic. Her thanks? Abandonment. Winter stole her mother just weeks later, and Waclaw never came. But when Otylia discovers Waclaw bearing the winter goddess's mark on what should be the first day of spring, she realizes the horrific truth: Winter will not end, and Waclaw is her only hope of discovering why. Embark on an epic journey through a world rooted in Slavic mythology and folklore that has powerful gods, menacing beasts, cursed forests, forbidden romance, and plenty of secrets to uncover.