Sid Fleischman Libri
Sid Fleischman sentiva un obbligo speciale nei confronti dei suoi giovani lettori, credendo che i libri apprezzati durante l'infanzia abbiano un impatto unico e duraturo. Sottolineava che un autore deve offrire il suo miglior lavoro in ogni pagina, poiché queste storie ci plasmano per sempre. Con una carriera prolifica che abbraccia quasi 60 libri, i contributi di Fleischman alla letteratura per l'infanzia sono profondi. I suoi scritti, che spesso esplorano temi di avventura e natura umana, sono caratterizzati da arguzia tagliente e narrazione fantasiosa, il che li rende un lascito prezioso per le generazioni future.
The story follows Josh McBroom, who discovers that his newly purchased Iowa farmland is submerged in a pond. Initially feeling deceived, he soon realizes the land's true potential when the pond dries up, revealing exceptionally fertile soil. This magical earth allows seeds to grow rapidly, leading to unexpected and humorous outcomes, such as nickels transforming into quarters. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and humor, showcasing the transformative power of nature and the surprises that life can bring.
By the Great Horn Spoon!
- 193pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
For fans of the I Survived series, this classic rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush and one determined twelve-year-old has sold nearly a million copies!When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, the twelve-year-old goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praiseworthy, Jack finds adventure and trouble at every turn. Will Jack strike gold in San Francisco or come home empty-handed?
Bandit's Moon
- 136pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Twelve-year-old Annyrose related her adventures with Joaquin Murieta and his band of outlaws in the California gold-mining region during the mid-1800s.
McBroom’s Ghost
- 48pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
The McBroom family is plagued by a mysterious ghost that visits their farm after every prolonged freezing spell.
The Ghost in the Noonday Sun
- 131pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Twelve-year-old Oliver tries to escape from pirates who take him to an island to find the ghost and treasure of Gentleman Jack.
The whipping boy
- 90pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws.
Firma Zaubermeister & Co.
- 190pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Zauberei ist nicht das Erste, was man im Wilden Westen erwartet. Und tatsächlich erzählt Firma Zaubermeister & Co. auch nicht von echter Magie, sondern von der hohen Kunst des Zaubertricks. »Mister Mystery« zieht mit seiner Frau und seinen drei Kindern Jane, Paul und Anne im Planwagen von Stadt zu Stadt und unterhält das staunende Publikum mit seiner Laterna magica, mit einer schwebenden Jungfrau und dem klügsten Hund der Welt. Doch was ohnehin schon ein spannendes Leben wäre, ist im gesetzlosen Westen noch spannender, und so muss die Familie Zaubermeister mehr als eine Banditen- und Indianergefahr bestehen, bevor sie in Kalifornien ein friedliches Zuhause findet.
L'homme qui brillait la nuit
- 185pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Réédition. Volume publié en 1974 dans la collection "Bibliothèque verte", chez le même éditeur. Olivier Finch, quatorze ans, a le don de voir les fantômes, raison pour laquelle le terrible capitaine Scratch l'enlève. Ce dernier veut récupérer un trésor gardé par le fantôme de Gentleman Jack. Un roman d'aventure bien mené.
