The Eye of the Horse (the Wheel of Surya Trilogy)

The Eye of the Horse (the Wheel of Surya Trilogy)
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher: Wheel of Surya Trilogy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-07-07
Genre: East Indians
ISBN: 9780008511258

The dramatic second story in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy. India 1948. "The light has gone out of our world.... Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated. In India, chaos and turmoil reign. In England, Jaspal and Marvinder's father is in prison. Jaspal cannot forgive him, and longs to return to his village in the Punjab where he feels he belongs. Marvinder has found friends, her first love, and her gift as a violinist. But how can she ignore her mother's voice calling her back to India? She is torn between two worlds. A story of thesearch for reconciliation, the sequel to Wheel of Surya is a beautifullycrafted story sets against the backdrop of Indian independence and thePartition of India and Pakistan. No children's books about India conveysthese issues and themes with the effortless ease of Jamila Gavin. Her diversevoice is the perfect introduction to this period of history, for fansof The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzman's Once, and KatherineRundell's The Wolf Wilder.

The Wheel of Surya Anniversary Edition

The Wheel of Surya Anniversary Edition
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9781405291743

A beautiful new edition of the first volume in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning author Jamila Gavin.

The Eye of the Horse

The Eye of the Horse
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1994
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9780416188752

Shortlisted for Guardian Fiction Award 1995. Two children search for their father in England, but, long for India and their mother. A mysterious white horse appears.

Mini Rabbit Must Help (Mini Rabbit)

Mini Rabbit Must Help (Mini Rabbit)
Author: John Bond
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0008264902

Mini Rabbit is back in another adventure from leading new talent John Bond!

The Track of the Wind (the Wheel of Surya Trilogy)

The Track of the Wind (the Wheel of Surya Trilogy)
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher: Wheel of Surya Trilogy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-07-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780008511241

The dramatic final volume in the Wheel of Surya trilogy by Whitbread award-winning author of Coram Boy, Jamila Gavin. In 1947 India is rocked by the Independence movement and partition with Pakistan. Their lives disrupted by violence, Jaspal and Marvinder are sent from their Indian village to find their father, who is a student in England. In The Track of the Wind, Jaspal and Marvinder are reunited with their mother in India, but their fight for independence goes on. A story touching on culture, class, faith and family set against the backdrop of Indian independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. No children's books about India conveys these issues and themes with the effortless ease of Jamila Gavin. Her diverse voice is the perfect introduction to this period of history, for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzman's Once, and Katherine Rundell's The Wolf Wilder.

Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature

Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature
Author: Emer O'Sullivan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2023-04-24
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1538122928

History is constantly evolving, and the history of children’s literature is no exception. Since the original publication of Emer O’Sullivan’s Historical Dictionary of Children’s Literature in 2010, much has happened in the field of children’s literature. New authors have come into print, new books have won awards, and new ideas have entered the discourse within children’s literature studies. Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries. This book will be an excellent resource for students, scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the field of children’s literature studies.

What the Storm Means: Prologue to the Gathering Storm

What the Storm Means: Prologue to the Gathering Storm
Author: Robert Jordan
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2009-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429952555

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. In the Prologue to The Gathering Storm, the first volume of the last trilogy of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time epic, Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward---wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders---his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

More! Level 3 Teacher's Book

More! Level 3 Teacher's Book
Author: Cheryl Pelteret
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2014-04-17
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

DVD video entitled The school magazine contains teenage dramas (NTSC format).

Ruby in the Ruins

Ruby in the Ruins
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763692379

An evocative depiction of family life in postwar London by one of the world's best-loved author-illustrators.

Blackberry Blue

Blackberry Blue
Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1448121299

A stunning collection of mystical fairy tales, Blackberry Blue is packed with picturesque moments that will bewitch readers - Booktrust Step into a magical world of enchanted forests, talking animals and wicked witches . . . These six magical stories will thrill and enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight readers of all ages, and the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away. Gavin's six stories are spooky, engaging and refreshing in their originality. Complemented by Richard Collingridge's atmospheric illustrations, this lovely book deserves to become a classic. - Marilyn Brocklehurst, Bookseller