From the genius of New York Times bestselling author David Levithan, author of Every Day, Marly's Ghost and co-author of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, comes a collection of short stories ('tracks') celebrating love in all of its wonderful, life-affirming and at times heart-breaking forms.
A short story taken from the Fighting Words charity collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, whose cowardice is a constant source of guilt, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes the accidental Hero of Drumree.
A funny short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayWhen Lorcan Browne's class are told to write to someone they admire, all his friends choose soccer stars and boy band singers, but Lorcan chooses the richest person in town instead, because he could never write to the person he REALLY admires - his Grandda.
A witty short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two Irish talents in children's fiction todayThe first great snowfall of winter and Brian and his friends can't contain their excitement.
A gorgeous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayAs battle rages beyond the castle walls and soldiers fall like flies, the king despairs.
A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayOn the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn Owl to choose their ruler by a trial of flight.
An atmospheric short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todaySilla loves the winter with its snow and cold winds, but most of all, she loves the ice.
A moving short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by a great Irish talent in children's fiction todayWhen his brother goes missing in action, Charley knows he has a duty to enlist for the army himself.
A magical short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayCass and her family have moved to Galway because of her dad's job and Cass is devastated - she misses her old friends and school, and hates living in a strange house in a strange town.
A short story from the Fighting Words collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayIreland, 1955: Charley's used to being lookout for Mammy - or 'Sal Capone', as she's known in the local papers.
A short story taken from the Fighting Words charity collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, whose cowardice is a constant source of guilt, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes the accidental Hero of Drumree.
A humorous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an internationally bestselling authorAbigail Crumb is forever making mistakes at the veterinary surgery where she works after school, and now she's on her final warning.
A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.
There are books that are read… and there are books that are felt, that accompany, that teach without imposing, and that leave a gentle mark on the heart.
Hay llamadas que nos hacen reir o incluso llorar; llamadas que nos llevan a recordar algunas cosas o a sonar con otras; llamadas que nos hacen cosquillas o que nos llenan de nervios.
Alicia vive en un mundo en el que llueve sin parar y todo se ha vuelto un desastre: la vida como la conocia ha cambiado, por lo que tiene que luchar por adaptarse.
Stories About BirdsDiscover the Sky Magic in Twenty Heartfelt TalesWhat happens when a tiny wren finds a cloud that sings, or an eagle hears a wind that listens?
