Ann Jungman crea racconti incantevoli che esplorano il bizzarro e il fantastico, spesso con personaggi come draghi, licantropi e mostri. Con un acuto senso dell'immaginazione infantile, costruisce mondi in cui la realtà si fonde con la magia, esplorando frequentemente temi di amicizia e avventura. Il suo stile narrativo è giocoso e accessibile, rendendo le sue opere amate dai giovani lettori. Jungman ha un talento speciale nel dare ai suoi personaggi apparentemente temibili cuori calorosi, rivelando la bontà che si cela sotto la superficie.
You're not very big for a wolf, said Sasha. And you're not very big for a man, snapped the wolf. Sasha has always been taught that wolves are dangerous, but when he finds himself lost out in the snow with Ferdy, a wolfcub, he discovers they are not so different.
A brilliant bind-up of the rediscovered classics about Sasha and Ferdy the wolf and their adventures on the steppes of Russia. Long ago and far away, on the great snow-covered steppe of Russia . . . Sasha has always been taught that wolves are dangerous, but when he finds himself lost in the snow with Ferdy, a wolfcub, he discovers they are not so different. But how can he persuade his village that the wolves can be their friends? Sasha is excited about the railway coming to their village. But Ferdy is afraid that it will bring new people who do not know that the wolves and humans have learnt to live together. With winter coming, how will Ferdy's pack survive if they have to hide away? Gaia Bordicchia's gorgeous illustrations whisk readers away to a Russian winter long long ago . . .
The supermouse has won the Cheese of the Year competition and now longs for fame and fortune. If only his prize-winning cheese recipe didn't have to be kept secret! Then disaster strikes - and only Septimouse can save the day.
A Golem. a Chilli Champion. a Prince who thinks he's a Rooster? Find them all in this collection of traditional Jewish stories - lovingly treasured, retold and carried through countries as far apart as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia and Germany. The tales feature a cast of eccentric princes, sharp-witted scholars, flustered tailors and brave soldiers. Seasoned with wit, humour and magic, Ann Jungman's retellings of stories familiar to Jewish readers are sure to delight a new, wider readership.
In a humorous twist, Dracula's ancient servant, Igor, takes charge when the castle's condition worsens. To raise funds for repairs, he convinces Dracula to sell some land. With the money, Igor transforms the dilapidated castle into a charming bed and breakfast, mistakenly believing the "B & B" stands for "blood and bone" rather than "bed and breakfast." This comedic misunderstanding sets the stage for quirky adventures as they navigate the challenges of running a hospitality business in a haunted setting.
Lucy's friend the Wolf is the most wanted animal in London. The police were searching for him but are unable to find him because he has a brilliant disguise. Other Lucy and the Wolf stories include "Lucy and the Big Bad Wolf" and "Lucy Keeps the Wolf from the Door".
Ethel and Mabel need a holiday and not even their grumpy sister Maud can stop them. They escape to the sea - sun, ice-cream and no work. But it doesn't last for long. Too many tourists keep falling into danger, so its the witches to the rescue. But can they save everyone before its too late?
A Golem. a Chilli Champion. a Prince who thinks he's a Rooster? Find them all in this collection of traditional Jewish stories - lovingly treasured, retold and carried through countries as far apart as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia and Germany. The tales feature a cast of eccentric princes, sharp-witted scholars, flustered tailors and brave soldiers. Seasoned with wit, humour and magic, Ann Jungman's retellings of stories familiar to Jewish readers are sure to delight a new, wider readership.
What if your whole world was turned upside down in one day? One moment Ivan is daydreaming in class, the next hes fighting for survival. The German army have surrounded his home city of Leningrad. His fathers gone to fight and his mother is at the hospital looking after the sick. Theres only Ivan to look after his sister and his baby brother. As the Russian winter gets worse and the Nazis get even closer the city is cut off from the outside world. No electricity, no food, no hope? Will Ivan a
Judy und Paul treffen in Transsylvanien auf den winzigen Vampir Vladimir, der sie zwingt, ihn mitzunehmen. Obwohl er keine Gefahr darstellt, da er kein Blut sehen kann, gestaltet sich das Leben mit ihm nicht immer angenehm.
