Elizabeth Laird Libri

La spietata esecuzione di un giovane, i segreti dei "grandi" che piano piano le si svelano e la responsabilizzano, le pressanti minacce della polizia segreta che accusa suo padre di legami con i guerriglieri della resistenza: sono le tappe che gradualmente conducono Tara, una ragazza curda che vive in Iraq, alla piena coscienza di un destino drammatico. Un destino di fughe, di privazioni, di paure (e anche di riflessioni sempre più mature)che conduce Tara e la sua famiglia dapprima sui monti del Kurdistan, poi in un campo profughi di Teheran, infine a Londra. Dagli stenti ai bombardamenti, dalle umiliazioni al recupero della dignità attraverso una disperata richiesta di asilo politico all'estero, la commuovente storia della protagonista diventa in questo romanzo emblematica di un popolo che la storia ha destinato alla sofferenza e alla lotta per ottenere una patria.

Greek mythology's nymphs that shape-shifted into plants and trees, and the women who funded the glorious temples of Ancient Greece.

Forced to flee his home in Syria, a young boy and his family face the dangers of civil war. A moving story of conflict and hope, shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award.

"Do you know who this is?' Mr Lee asked: Eddy looked at the photograph. 'Yes. Its Cathy Chen' he said. 'She's a movie star.' 'Yes, ' said Mr Lee. 'She's beautiful, famous and rich. But she doesn't like newspaper reporters and she doesn't give interviews.' He put the photograph on his desk and looked at Eddy. 'Cathy Chen has a fiance, ' Mr Lee went on. 'His name is Paul Kwok. He was a great tennis player once. He was number two in the US. He's much older than Cathy Chen. Why is she going to marry an older man? Perhaps you can find out, Eddy. I want an interesting story about Cathy Chen. You must write a great story for the new magazine!"

The moving story of a family's fight to reunite after their lives are torn apart by war in Syria, from Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of A Little Piece of Ground and Welcome to Nowhere.

Paul realises he will never be able to marry Maria if he remains poor. When he wins the story competition, he believes his problems are over. Can he marry Maria now?

Focusing on ocean conservation, this compelling narrative highlights the significance of protecting our environment. Through engaging storytelling, Elizabeth Laird emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and action regarding ecological issues. The book not only captivates readers with its powerful message but also inspires them to take responsibility for the planet's health.

Amir’s worried about the monster under the bed! What if it has hugeteeth and growls like a lion? What if it tries to eat him up? And what if themonster has a mum and dad too? But Dad reassures Amir that ifthe monster family comes to play, then Amir might just make a friendinstead.A timeless tale of monsters under the bed, Grobblechops is based on astory by the thirteenth-century poet, philosopher and Sufi mystic Rumi.

A story at Level 4 of a series of children's illustrated ELT readers which are graded at five levels, according to length and complexity of plot. The stories cover a wide variety of genres, and have both British and foreign settings. Dramatized versions are available on cassette.