Elaine Lobl Konigsburg è stata un'autrice e illustratrice americana celebrata per la sua narrativa per bambini e ragazzi. Le sue storie sono note per la loro acuta esplorazione della vita interiore dei giovani protagonisti e le loro ricerche di autoscoperta. Konigsburg ha magistralmente fuso umorismo, suspense ed profonde emozioni umane, creando narrazioni che risuonano profondamente con lettori di tutte le età. La sua voce distintiva e il suo innovativo approccio narrativo l'hanno affermata come una figura memorabile nella letteratura per l'infanzia.
Perché Leonardo da Vinci dedicò tre anni a ritrarre la seconda moglie di un mercante poco importante mentre tutti i nobili d'Europa imploravano un ritratto della sua mano? Nel romanzo intrigante di E. L. Konigsburg, la risposta risiede nella complessa relazione tra il genio, il suo giovane apprendista moralmente discutibile e una giovane duchessa le cui caratteristiche semplici nascondono la sensibilità della sua anima.
When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation. And she would live in comfort-at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She invited her brother Jamie to go, too, mostly because he was a miser and would have money The two took up residence in the museum right on schedule. But once the fun of settling in was over, Claudia had two unexpected problems: She felt just the same, and she wanted to feel different; and she found a statue at the museum so beautiful she could not go home until she had discovered its maker, a question that baffled even the experts. The former owner of the statue was Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler And without her help Claudia might never have found a way to go home.
When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run "from" somewhere she wants to run "to" somewhere--to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and preferably elegant. She chooses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Knowing that her younger brother, Jamie, has money and thus can help her with the serious cash flow problem she invites him along. Once settled into the museum, Claudia and Jamie, find themselves caught up in the mystery of an angel statue that the museum purchased at an auction for a bargain price of $250. The statue is possibly an early work of the Renaissance master Michelangelo, and therefore worth millions. Is it? Or isn't it? Claudia is determined to find out. This quest leads Claudia to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the remarkable old woman who sold the statue and to some equally remarkable discoveries about herself
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of four unique team members, each sharing their individual stories and voices, while intertwined with the overarching plot of their journey to the state championship. This structure highlights the dynamics of the group and explores the question of choice—whether Mrs. Olinsky selected the team or if they collectively chose each other. The blend of personal tales and team spirit creates a rich tapestry of friendship, competition, and growth.
While waiting in heaven for divine judgment to be passed on her second husband, Eleanor of Aquitaine and three of the people who knew her well recall the events of her life.
The story revolves around Branwell, who becomes mute after being accused of injuring his baby half-sister, Nikki. His best friend, Connor, believes in Branwell's innocence and is determined to uncover the truth. As Connor navigates the challenges of proving Branwell's innocence, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle for understanding emerge, highlighting the impact of silence and communication in their lives.
"ninety percent of who you are is invisible."Amedeo Kaplan seems just like any other new kid who has moved into the town of St. Malo, Florida, a navy town where new faces are the norm. But Amedeo has a secret, a More than anything in the world, he wants to discover something -- a place, a process, even a fossil -- some treasure that no one realizes is there until he finds it. And he would also like to discover a true friend to share these things with.William Wilcox seems like an unlikely candidate for an aloof boy who is all edges and who owns silence the way other people own words. When Amedeo and William find themselves working together on a house sale for Amedeo's eccentric neighbor, Mrs. Zender, Amedeo has an inkling that both his wishes may come true. For Mrs. Zender's mansion is crammed with memorabilia of her long life, and there is a story to go with every piece. Soon the boys find themselves caught up in one particular story -- a story that links a sketch, a young boy's life, an old man's reminiscence, and a painful secret dating back to the outrages of Nazi Germany. It's a story that will take them to the edge of what they know about heroism and the mystery of the human heart.Two-time Newbery winner E. L. Konigsburg spins a magnificent tale of art, discovery, friendship, history, and truth.
The philosophical preschool star of Samuel Todd's Book of Great Colors returns in this fresh and funny kid's-eye view of the world. Samuel tells of the really important inventions--like the belt loops that help hold up his pants, and his trusty backpack. Full-color illustrations.
Dobrodružství třináctileté americké dívky Klaudie a jejího mladšího bratra, kteří utekli z domova a za cíl své cesty si vybrali Metropolitní muzeum umění v New Yorku. Tam pátrají po tajemství záhadné milionářky...
Als Elizabeth der seltsamen Jennifer begegnet, ist sie zwar nicht mehr allein, aber. Jennifer ist eine Hexe! - Eine amüsante Geschichte über den Zauber wahrer Freundschaft Elizabeth ist das einsamste Kind der Welt - bis sie Jennifer kennen lernt. Eine richtige Freundin ist Jennifer zwar nicht, denn sie ist eine Hexe, und Hexen schließen keine Freundschaften. Also wird Elizabeth ihr Lehrling. Die Ausbildung ist hart und Jennifer eine tyrannische Lehrmeisterin. Elizabeth lernt allerlei, während sie in der Kunst, eine Hexe zu sein, unterwiesen wird: z. B. rohe Eier essen und erste kleinere Hexereien an einer verhassten Mitschülerin erproben, vor allem jedoch mit der exzentrischen Jennifer auszukommen. Trotz mancher Schwierigkeiten ist Elizabeth froh, nicht mehr allein zu sein. Nach einiger Zeit wird ihr jedoch klar, dass sich an dieser seltsamen Beziehung etwas ändern muss, und zwar bald! Und kaum ist der Hexenbann gebrochen, steht einer wunderbaren Freundschaft nichts mehr im Weg.
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Als die Vorstadtbewohnerin Claudia Kincaid beschließt, wegzulaufen, weiß sie, dass sie nicht nur von irgendwo weglaufen möchte, sondern auch zu einem Ort, der bequem, schön und vorzugsweise elegant ist. Sie wählt das Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Da ihr jüngerer Bruder Jamie Geld hat und ihr somit bei einem ernsthaften Geldproblem helfen kann, lädt sie ihn ein, sie zu begleiten. Nachdem sie sich im Museum eingerichtet haben, geraten Claudia und Jamie in das Geheimnis einer Engelstatue, die das Museum für einen Schnäppchenpreis von 225 Dollar ersteigert hat. Die Statue könnte ein frühes Werk des Renaissance-Meisters Michelangelo sein und somit Millionen wert sein. Ist sie es? Oder nicht? Claudia ist entschlossen, es herauszufinden. Ihre Suche führt sie zu Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, der bemerkenswerten alten Frau, die die Statue verkauft hat, und zu ebenso bemerkenswerten Entdeckungen über sich selbst.
Geheimnisvolle Caroline - bk1463; Verlag Jugend und Volk; Elaine L. Konigsburg; Paperback; 1978
Robert, Diana und Stubs fahren mit dem Hund Lümmel in den Ferien zu ihrem Freund Barny nach Rumlington. Sie wollen mal so richtig gemütliche Ferien verleben, ohne aufregende Abenteuer. Doch daraus wird nichts...
