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Jean Ure

    1 gennaio 1943

    Questa prolifica autrice inglese si dedica alla letteratura per ragazzi e giovani adulti. Le sue opere, apprezzate per la capacità di coinvolgere le lettrici adolescenti britanniche, affrontano temi che risuonano con questo gruppo demografico. Attraverso le sue avvincenti narrazioni, esplora le complessità della crescita e delle dinamiche sociali. Ure dimostra anche la sua versatilità attraverso traduzioni, portando altre opere letterarie a un pubblico più vasto.

    Jean Ure
    Freaks Out!
    Pick `n' Mix
    At the Edges of Sleep
    Star for a Day
    Rescuing Rosie
    Who's for the Zoo?
    • Who's for the zoo? asks teacher, everyone of course except Catherine Onslow. No one understands why until they play the zoo game.

      Who's for the Zoo?
      4,0
    • Rescuing Rosie

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Eleven-year-old best friends, Hannah and Katy LOVE animals. Every weekend, they learn to ride at Mrs Foster’s Riding School, where they meet a loveable horse named Rosie. Rosie isn’t able to ride like the other horses, and when Mrs Foster cannot afford to keep her, she is sent to another Riding School. But Farley Downs is no ordinary Riding School, and the owner mistreats Rosie, forcing her to gallop when she isn’t able. Hannah and Katy want desperately to save the horse, but to do that, they will need to raise more money than either of them have ever had. Follow the girls on their journey as they rescue their four-legged friend, Rosie.

      Rescuing Rosie
      4,2
    • Star for a Day

      • 72pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister's shadow - Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing, meaning Lucy often goes without. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight for once. Will Lucy discover her own star quality?

      Star for a Day
      3,0
    • At the Edges of Sleep

      • 280pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Apichatpong Weerasethakul and the turn to sleep -- Sleep must be protected -- Into the dark -- Exiting and entering early cinema -- Somnolent journeys -- Insentient intimacies -- The regressive thesis -- Narcotic reception -- A little history of sleeping at the movies -- Zoning out -- Circadian cinemas.

      At the Edges of Sleep
      4,0
    • Pick `n' Mix

      • 216pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      The second fantastic book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER - the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

      Pick `n' Mix
      3,6
    • Freaks Out!

      • 218pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      The third hilarious book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER - the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos! From the best-loved and original Queen of Tween, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as, funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!

      Freaks Out!
      4,0
    • Secret Meeting

      • 190pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      The beautifully repackaged eighth title in Jean Ure's acclaimed series of humorous and poignant stories, about making wishes come true.

      Secret Meeting
      3,8
    • Dandelion

      • 176pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      A quirky, warm and exciting story about family, friendship and time-travel - from legendary author Jean Ure.

      Dandelion
      3,7
    • The Other Side of the Fence

      • 176pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      A sad, funny tale of innocents abroad in a modern world. Richard is a shy history undergraduate from a wealthy home; Bonny, a perky fantasist or inveterate liar, streetwise survivor of a dozen homes. With their normal props kicked from under them, an unexpected friendship develops.

      The Other Side of the Fence
      3,8
    • Star Quality

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The narrative delves into the themes of dancing, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, continuing the engaging journey introduced in the first story of the series. With a vibrant and relatable style, the author, Jean Ure, captures the essence of youthful aspirations and the bonds that form through shared passions. Jacqueline Wilson praises Ure's work for its humor and lively spirit, making this installment a delightful read for fans of heartwarming stories.

      Star Quality
      3,9