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| eva ibbotson interview: The Secret of Platform 13 Eva Ibbotson, 2014-10-09 Beyond the everyday world of King's Cross Station lies an island of oddities and magic. When their infant Prince is stolen, the island's magical residents form a team to rescue him. The only trouble is, they can't get to him for nine years. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Star of Kazan Eva Ibbotson, 2008-09-04 Award-winner Eva Ibbotson's hugely entertaining The Star of Kazan is a timeless classic for readers of any age. Perfect for fans of Journey to the River Sea. With a gorgeous updated cover by Katie Hickey. 'Packed with wit and adventure' – The Times Ever since she was found abandoned as a baby in 1896, Annika has lived in the servants' quarters at a grand house in Vienna. She loves the other servants as if they were family, and she adores the magnificent, glittering city. There is only one thing that Annika longs for: the day her real mother comes to find her. So when a beautiful aristocrat arrives to claim her, it is as if Annika has walked into her own dream. Whisked off to her true home – a remote estate far, far from Vienna – her new life begins. But the dark and crumbling castle echoes with secrets and lies, and as Annika unravels the truth she finds herself in terrible danger . . . |
| eva ibbotson interview: Dial a Ghost Eva Ibbotson, 2008-09-04 With beautiful cover illustration by Alex T. Smith, creator of the Claude series, Dial a Ghost is a wonderfully spooky young fiction title from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson. 'Get me some ghosts,' said Fulton Snodde-Brittle. 'Frightful and dangerous ghosts!' Fulton has gone to the Dial a Ghost agency with an evil plan. He wants to hire some truly terrifying ghosts to scare his nephew Oliver to death. The Shriekers are the most violent and sickening spectres the agency has, but a mix-up means the kind Wilkinson ghosts are sent in their place. Now Oliver has some spooky allies to help him outwit the wicked Snodde-Brittles . . . |
| eva ibbotson interview: Journey to the River Sea Eva Ibbotson, 2014 Maia, orphaned at 13, is unhappy to be staying with relatives hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She becomes friends with an English boy who lives with the locals. They are forced to flee upriver, pursued by an assortment of eccentric characters. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Dragonfly Pool Eva Ibbotson, 2008-09-04 'Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve.' – The Times The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson is an exciting story of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea and The Star of Kazan. Illustrated with a gorgeous updated cover by Katie Hickey. Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure . . . Will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, from terrible danger before it's too late? |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Abominables Eva Ibbotson, 2013-10-08 Renowned literary great Eva Ibbotson delivers a final novel in her classic, much-loved style. A previously unpublished work from this favorite author, The Abominables follows a family of yetis who are forced, by tourism, to leave their home in the Himalayas and make their way across Europe to a possible new home. Siblings Con and Ellen shepherd the yetis along their eventful journey, with the help of Perry, a good-natured truck driver. Through a mountain rescue in the Alps and a bullfight in Spain, the yetis at last find their way to an ancestral estate in England—only to come upon a club of voracious hunters who have set their sights on the most exotic prey of all: the Abominable Snowmen. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Only Thing Worse Than Witches Lauren Magaziner, 2014-08-14 Roald Dahl meets Eva Ibbotson in this hilarious middle grade debut * Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahl’s Witches and Louis Sachar’s Wayside School. Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Rupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert’s classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class. So when he sees an ad to become a witch’s apprentice, Rupert simply can’t resist applying. But Witchling Two isn’t exactly what Rupert expected. With a hankering for lollipops and the magical aptitude of a toad, she needs all the help she can get to pass her exams and become a full-fledged witch. She’s determined to help Rupert stand up to dreadful Mrs. Frabbleknacker too, but the witchling's magic will be as useful as a clump of seaweed unless Rupert can figure out a way to help her improve her spellcasting—and fast! |
| eva ibbotson interview: Island of the Aunts Eva Ibbotson, 2000 As they get older, several sisters decide that they must kidnap children and bring them to their secluded island home to help with the work of caring for an assortment of unusual sea creatures. |
| eva ibbotson interview: A Song for Summer Eva Ibbotson, 2025-05-01 In A Song for Summer, bestselling award-winner Eva Ibbotson propels you into idyllic beautiful Austria and a love story set in the shadow of gathering war. 'Discovering Eva Ibbotson’s books is one of the nicest things that’s ever happened to me' – Marian Keyes, author of Rachel's Holiday In the spring of 1937, Ellen Carr abandons grey, dreary London to become housekeeper at an experimental school in Austria, where she soon knows she's found her calling. Swept into an idyllic world of mountains, music, eccentric teachers and wayward children, Ellen brings order and joy to all around her. But it's the handsome, mysterious gardener, Marek, who intrigues her. As Hitler's troops march across Europe, Ellen finds she has promises to keep, even if it means sacrificing her future happiness . . . Escape into more classic romance with Eva Ibbotson's: The Morning Gift, The Secret Countess, A Company of Swans, Magic Flutes and Madensky Square. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Ogre of Oglefort Eva Ibbotson, 2011-08-18 Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. And the Ogre isn't nearly the fearsome creature he once was--in fact, he's rather depressed. Now the rescuers have a new goal: save Princess Mirella from her tyrannical royal family and help restore the Ogre and his castle to the fearsome (but fun) paradise it used to be. |
| eva ibbotson interview: A Countess Below Stairs Eva Ibbotson, 2007-05-10 A delicious historical romance perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs After the Russian Revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family, armed only with an outdated housekeeping manual and sheer determination. Desperate to keep her past a secret, Anna is nearly overwhelmed by her new duties--not to mention her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. to make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her as well. As their attraction grows stronger, Anna finds it more and more difficult to keep her most dearly held secrets from unraveling. And then there's the small matter of Rupert's beautiful and nasty fiancee. . . . |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Secret Countess Eva Ibbotson, 2008-09-04 'A fairy tale for grown-ups. It's unapologetically romantic but it's also extremely funny, wry, dry and witty - and hugely uplifting.' – Marian Keyes, Daily Mail As WWI draws to a close, a love affair that stretches across countries, families and class begins, in master storyteller Eva Ibbotson's classic historical romance The Secret Countess, with an introduction from Amanda Craig. Anna Grazinsky, a young Russian countess, has lived in the glittering city of St Petersburg all her life in an ice-blue palace overlooking the River Neva. But when revolution tears Russia apart, her now-penniless family is forced to flee to England. Armed with an out-of-date book on housekeeping, Anna determines to help her family in any way possible, and she is soon hired as a housemaid at the Earl of Westerholme's crumbling but magnificent mansion. Then Rupert, the young Earl, returns home from the war and is fascinated by his new housemaid, and the more time they spend together the more they feel inexplicably drawn together. But they can never be together; Rupert is already engaged and Anna is only a servant . . . 'I have binged on Eva Ibbotson . . . her elegantly written, witty and well-observed fables' – Nigella Lawson, The Times Rediscover Eva Ibbotson, award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in her sweeping historical romances, including The Morning Gift, A Song For Summer and The Secret Countess, originally published as A Countess Below Stairs. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Secret of Platform 13 Eva Ibbotson, 2019-10-03 Rediscover the magical secrets at King's Cross station in a 25th anniversary illustrated edition of Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13. Under Platform 13 at King's Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island . . . It appears only once every nine years. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of London. A wizard, an ogre, a fey and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before. But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called Raymond Trottle, who doesn't understand magic and is determined not to be rescued. The Secret of Platform 13 is an exciting magical adventure from Eva Ibbotson, the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in a special edition illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Discover more of the magical world with Sibéal Pounder's exciting adventure sequel, Beyond Platform 13, based on characters from Eva's original. 'This kind of fun will never fail to delight' Philip Pullman |
| eva ibbotson interview: Not Just a Witch Eva Ibbotson, 2001 Heckie is determined not to be just a witch. With the help of local wizards and a little boy, she sets about putting the world to rights. But then she falls under the spell of smarming, charming Mr Knapsack and all her good work is nearly undone. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Beyond Platform 13 Sibéal Pounder, 2019-10-03 Discover why the secrets are escaping in this fun, magical adventure by Sibéal Pounder, beautifully illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Beyond Platform 13 is inspired by characters from Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13. The Island of Mist is under siege and Odge Gribble and Prince Ben are in hiding. Desperate to find out why the mist is disappearing, Odge travels through the gump to Vienna, to find a mistmaker expert. But in yet another case of mistaken identity, Odge finds Lina, a nine-year-old girl looking for adventure. With the help of friends old and new, and some very interesting magic, Odge and Lina must discover the secret of the mist, before they lose their beloved island completely. Sibéal Pounder is the author of Witch Wars and is Eva Ibbotson's biggest fan. Her magical story celebrates twenty-five years of Eva's original, with an updated illustrated edition of The Secret of Platform 13 also available. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Journey to the River Sea Eva Ibbotson, 2021-09-16 Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.A beautiful edition of the much-loved adventure story by Eva Ibbotson with a foreword by Lauren St John.Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world.A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Eva Ibbotson's Journey to the River Sea is a modern classic loved by adults and children alike. This edition features a foreword by Lauren St John.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. |
| eva ibbotson interview: One Dog and His Boy Eva Ibbotson, 2011-07-07 All Hal ever wanted was a dog - but a dog would damage the expensive carpets in his parents' glamorous home, and they refuse to consider one. That's until they discover Easy Pets, a dog-rental agency. Fleck the terrier arrives on Hal's birthday, and Hal is overjoyed. But when Hal discovers to his horror that his dog is to be returned, he runs away... along with a bunch of pedigree hounds, all joyfully escaping from Easy Pets! Soon Hal and his dogs - including Otto the wise St Bernard, and the fierce and excitable Pekinese Li-Chee - are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers. Helped by a travelling circus and some orphanage children, can they race to freedom? Written in the timeless tradition of 101 Dalmations, this is a tail-wagging grand adventure that every dog-lover will adore. Praise for Eva Ibbotson: Readers of classic children's fiction will be familiar with the bliss that steals over one when a new Eva Ibbotson novel is published. Amanda Craig, The Times Eva Ibbotson weaves a magic like no other. Once enchanted, always enchanted. Michael Morpurgo This kind of fun will never fail to delight. Philip Pullman |
| eva ibbotson interview: Jagannath Karin Tidbeck, 2018-02-06 An award-winning debut story collection by Karin Tidbeck, author of Amatka and heir to Borges, Le Guin, and Lovecraft. A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated readers around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg--the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer--Jagannath has been celebrated by readers and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Miéville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself. These are stories in which fairies haunt quiet towns, and an immortal being discovers the nature of time--stories in which anything is possible. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Escape to the River Sea Emma Carroll, 2022-09-13 Beautiful and full of adventure, Escape to the River Sea is Emma Carroll's compelling novel inspired by Eva Ibbotson's bestselling, classic masterpiece, Journey to the River Sea. 'Unputdownable storytelling. I loved it.' - Hilary McKay, Costa Award-winning author of The Skylark's War In 1946, Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl, is longing for her family to claim her. The war in Europe is over and she is the only child left at Westwood, a rambling country estate in the north of England, where she'd taken refuge seven years earlier. The arrival of a friend of the family, Yara Fielding, starts an adventure that will take Rosa deep into the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest in search of jaguars, ancient giant sloths and somewhere to belong. What she finds is Yara’s lively, welcoming family on the banks of the river and, together, they face a danger greater than she could ever have imagined. Featuring places and characters known and loved by fans of Journey to the River Sea (including, among others, Maia, Finn, Miss Minton and Clovis) this spectacular new chapter in the story tells of the next generation and the growing threats to the Amazon rainforest that continue to this day. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Morning Gift Eva Ibbotson, 2007-12-01 Following A Song for Summer and The Secret Countess comes one of Eva Ibbotson's most exquisite romances, in a stunning Young Picador edition. Ruth lives in the beautiful city of Vienna and is wildly in love with Heini Radik, a brilliant young pianist. But her world is about to change forever. When Hitler's forces invade, Ruth's family flees to London, but she is unable to get a passport. Quin, a young professor and friend of the family, visits Ruth and in an effort to bring her back to London, he offers a marriage of convenience. As Ruth throws herself into her London life, Quin begins to fall desperately in love with her. Things are further complicated by the arrival of Heini... 12+ years |
| eva ibbotson interview: I See You Clare Mackintosh, 2017-02-21 “[A] well-told suspense story...refreshingly realistic.”—The New York Times Book Review “Danger feels real in the brilliant I See You…Mackintosh seems destined to do important work for many years to come.”—The Washington Post “Mackintosh allots her characters the perfect amount of back story, allowing them to carry their own weight throughout the investigation. She also casts enough extras to keep readers guessing who could be behind these attacks…readers may find themselves wanting to reread this one.”—Associated Press “[A] deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia.”—Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 The author of the New York Times bestseller I Let You Go propels readers into a dark and claustrophobic thriller, in which a normal, everyday woman becomes trapped in the confines of her normal, everyday world... Every morning and evening, Zoe Walker takes the same route to the train station, waits at a certain place on the platform, finds her favorite spot in the car, never suspecting that someone is watching her... It all starts with a classified ad. During her commute home one night, while glancing through her local paper, Zoe sees her own face staring back at her; a grainy photo along with a phone number and a listing for a website called FindTheOne.com. Other women begin appearing in the same ad, a different one every day, and Zoe realizes they’ve become the victims of increasingly violent crimes—including murder. With the help of a determined cop, she uncovers the ad’s twisted purpose...A discovery that turns her paranoia into full-blown panic. Zoe is sure that someone close to her has set her up as the next target. And now that man on the train—the one smiling at Zoe from across the car—could be more than just a friendly stranger. He could be someone who has deliberately chosen her and is ready to make his next move… |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Ogre Downstairs Diana Wynne Jones, 2003 When a disagreeable man with two boys marries a widow with three children, family adjustments are complicated by two magic chemistry sets which cause strange things to happen around the house. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Princess Companion Melanie Cellier, 2016-02-28 |
| eva ibbotson interview: How to Steal a Dog Barbara O'Connor, 2009-04-27 Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don't do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you're in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it. Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and trying to make enough money to find a place to live, Georgina is stuck looking after her younger brother, Toby. And she has her heart set on improving their situation. When Georgina spots a missing-dog poster with a reward of five hundred dollars, the solution to all her problems suddenly seems within reach. All she has to do is borrow the right dog and its owners are sure to offer a reward. What happens next is the last thing she expected. With unmistakable sympathy, Barbara O'Connor tells the story of a young girl struggling to see what's right when everything else seems wrong. How to Steal a Dog is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Ringing the Changes Mazo de la Roche, 2015-11-07 A rare insight into the intimate thoughts of Mazo de la Roche, and the private life she normally kept hidden. The author confesses how strongly she connected with her character Finch Whiteoak, her struggles with wanting to be a boy, and her complicated relationship with her cousin and adoptive sibling, Caroline. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Twelve Nights Andrew Zurcher, 2018-04-05 Twelve Nights is the perfect fantasy novel for fans of the magical worlds of Philip Pullman and Terry Pratchett. ********** Kay felt everything change in the room around her. Everything. Kay's father is working late- as usual. Fed up, her mother bundles Kay and her sister into the car, and drives to his Cambridge college to collect him. But, the staff say nobody by his name has ever worked there. When they return home, Kay discovers a card left on her pillow: Will O. de Wisp, Gent. F.H.S.P. and Phillip R. T. Gibbet, Gent. F.H.S.P. K.Bith. REMOVALS. That night, Kay is woken by voices at her window: the voices of Will and Phillip, the Removers. But they are not human. And Kay shouldn't be able to see them. Except she can... ********** Andrew Zurcher has created a world as captivating as Lyra's Oxford and Alice's Wonderland. Join Kay and the Removers on their incredible journey. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Rithmatist Brandon Sanderson, 2013-05-14 From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson: his debut novel for the young adult audience More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity's only defense against the Wild Chalklings—merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles. As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing—kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery—one that will change Rithmatics—and their world—forever. Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings his unique brand of epic storytelling to the teen audience with an engrossing tale of danger and suspense—the first of a series. With his trademark skills in world-building, Sanderson has created a magic system that is so inventive and detailed that that readers who appreciate games of strategy and tactics just may want to bring Rithmatics to life in our world. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013 At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| eva ibbotson interview: My Name is River Emma Rea, 2020-08-06 Dylan's mum thinks he's on the school Geography trip. Dylan's teacher thinks he's at home with the flu. In fact he's 30,000 feet up in the air on the way to Brazil. When Dylan's farm is snatched away by a huge global company, he can't just sit back and watch. But the journey to rescue his home takes him deep into the heart of the Amazon. With Floyd, a friend he's not sure of, and Lucia, a street kid armed with a thesaurus and a Great Dane puppy, he uncovers dark and dangerous secrets, and learns some surprising truths. 'Wow! What a book! It's riveting, it's moving, it's topical, it's superb! ... superb writing, brilliant characters, a glorious adventure and the warmest of heart. Amazing!' Malachy Doyle 'Emma Rea has written a beautifully researched adventure which encompasses the Welsh countryside and the Amazon. The unfolding friendship between Welsh Dylan and Brazilian Lucia is fabulous, and the clever plot sweeps along like a boat in a current.' Sue Wallman 'When nature-loving Dylan, 12, discovers his family farm in Wales (beautifully evoked) is being bought by a conglomerate based in Brazil, he plans to go there secretly to plead for the purchase to be abandoned ...This is the kind of adventure everyone likes to imagine when young, about being ingenious and brave and outwitting adults.' Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week ' My Name is River... is a fantastically original adventure about a boy whose idyllic Welsh home is bought by an evil corporation. Desperate to save it, he travels from Birmingham to Brazil with his best friend. Rea's flight of imagination has two sympathetic heroes risking everything while lying their heads off. Packed with ecological indignation, it is both funny and timely.' Amanda Craig, New Statesman |
| eva ibbotson interview: Which Witch? Eva Ibbotson, 1979 Arriman the Awful, Wizard of the North, is tired of being the most evil wizard in the world so he decides he must get married and have a son to take over. His wife must be a witch with awesome powers but the organised contest has awful consequences. |
| eva ibbotson interview: We Were Here Matt de la Peña, 2009-10-13 Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's We Were Here is a fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking novel [Booklist]. When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he actually did Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened, his mom can’t even look at him in the face. Any home besides his would be a better place to live. But Miguel didn’t bet on meeting Rondell or Mong or on any of what happened after they broke out. He only thought about Mexico and getting to the border to where he could start over. Forget his mom. Forget his brother. Forget himself. Life usually doesn’ t work out how you think it will, though. And most of the time, running away is the quickest path right back to what you’re running from. From the streets of Stockton to the beaches of Venice, all the way to the Mexican border, We Were Here follows a journey of self-discovery by a boy who is trying to forgive himself in an unforgiving world. Fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking...The contemporary survival adventure will keep readers hooked.-Booklist This gripping story about underprivileged teens is a rewarding read.-VOYA A furiously paced and gripping novel.-Publishers Weekly A story of friendship that will appeal to teens and will engage the most reluctant readers.-Kirkus Reviews An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Readers An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Junior Library Guild Selection |
| eva ibbotson interview: Lara's Gift Annemarie O'Brien, 2014-07-22 In 1914 Russia, Lara is being groomed by her father to be the next kennel steward for the Count's borzoi dogs unless her mother bears a son, but her visions, although suppressed by her father, seem to suggest she has a special bond with the dogs. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Secret World of Og Pierre Berton, 2002 The summer adventure of five children takes them into a strange country peopled by little green men. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Tinsel Sibéal Pounder, 2021-10-28 _______________DON'T MISS! An extra jolly bonus story inside!_______________I absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie! - Emma CarrollVery sparkly storytelling and a lovely portrayal of friendship - Hilary McKayJoyful and hilarious. I loved every moment of it - Stephanie Burgis_______________What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong...? Join Blanche Claus as she aims to deliver a Christmas gift to every child on Earth. With help from her best friend Rinki and an aspiring chef called Santa, it's a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget!From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Marvellous Adventures of Maggie and Methuselah Sarah Brennan, 2021-12-07 Maggie loves hanging out with her best friends Methuselah (her talkative parrot) and Edmund (the richest boy in Hong Kong), but loathes attending boring parties with her mum and dad! Little does she know that a Family Fun Day will trigger a thrilling adventure involving one of Hong Kong's greatest mysteries. A funny, exciting story for pre-teens set in one of the world's most exotic cities, where cultures meet and risks are for the taking! |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Haunting of Hiram Eva Ibbotson, 2001 Orphan Alex MacBuff has to sell Carra Castle, but the American millionaire who offers to buy it wants to be sure there's no ghosts. The trouble is - there are! Can Alex stop the hairy Viking warrior, mad Miss Spinks the toothless vampire, and Cyril the hell-hound from haunting the new owner? |
| eva ibbotson interview: Running on the Roof of the World Jess Butterworth, 2018-05-01 A story of adventure, survival, courage, and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Life remains peaceful as long as Tash, her family, and their community hide their religion and don’t mention its leader, the Dalai Lama. The quiet is ruptured when a man publicly sets himself on fire to protest the occupation. In the crackdown that follows, soldiers break into Tash’s house and seize her parents. Tash barely escapes, and soon she and her best friend, Sam, along with two borrowed yaks, flee across the mountains, where they face blizzards, hunger, a treacherous landscape, and the constant threat of capture. It’s a long, dangerous trip to the Indian border and safety—and not all will make it there. This action-packed novel tells a story of courage, hope, and the powerful will to survive, even in the most desperate circumstances. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The House That Didn't End E. K. Seaver, 2021-09-03 When teenagers Ly O'Dare and Jackson Evergreen are snowed into a magical house with a dark secret, they must risk everything to save the world from murderous fairies with a taste for human blood. |
| eva ibbotson interview: The Snow Spider Jenny Nimmo, 2009-07-10 His grandmother's gifts open up a whole new world to Gwyn, as he discovers he has magical powers that help him heal the breach with his father that has existed ever since his sister's mysterious disappearance four years before. |
| eva ibbotson interview: Going Through the Gate Janet Anderson, 2000 The five sixth-grade students in a small town prepare for their teacher's annual graduation ceremony, a mysterious ritual that several generations of students have experienced but no one can discuss. |
| eva ibbotson interview: My Dog Sunday Leila Berg, 1968 Desperate to have a dog, but unable because he lives in a flat, Ben, tries unsuccessfully to steal a puppy from the dog's home, but later in the park he finds a solution to his problem. |
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EVA为什么叫新世纪福音战士? - 知乎
eva是圣经里 夏娃 的意思？ 反正eva有很多鬼扯宗教但又乱七八糟只是看着爽的东西；福音也是圣经里的概念。eva里的中心是 死海文书 ，在剧情里相当于新被发现的福音书。 新世纪的话， …
《新世纪福音战士》的观看顺序到底是什么？ - 知乎
我百度了好多顺序，可还是一头雾水，各说各话，众说纷纭，而且很多都用了一些专有名词，对于我这种小白来…
有大神可以回答一下鞋垫（pu，记忆性棉，硅胶，凝胶，EVA）的 …
eva：eva也是鞋子中底常用的材料，做鞋垫的eva密度更加低。 期初脚感不错，但时间长了易塌陷，基本是低端运动鞋在用。 硅胶：我个人最不喜欢的材质，虽然弹性尚可，但又重又不排 …
拖鞋是EVA的好还是PVC的材质好？ - 知乎
关键词：eva拖鞋、pvc拖鞋. eva拖鞋的制作材料是：乙烯（e）和乙酸乙烯（va）共聚。 pvc拖鞋的制作材料是：pvc（聚氯乙烯）、增塑剂、发泡剂和其他助剂。 它们的优点： eva拖鞋优 …
为何有那么多人认为《EVA》是神作？ - 知乎
eva的tv版是在95年开始播放的，95年日本处于什么样的状态呢~答案就是经济危机。 而且还有阪神大地震和毒气沙林加成，简直是人心惶惶。 此时的日本处于一个低迷的状态，是不是和eva …
EVA（经济增加值）的含义是什么？ - 知乎
EVA是经济增加值模型（Economic Value Added）的简称。EVA的本质是企业经营产生的“经济”利润。相对于人们重视的企业“会计”利润而言，EVA理念认为，企业所占用股东资本也是有成本 …
动画《EVA》有没有什么好看的全面屏壁纸？ - 知乎
May 6, 2021 · 知乎，中文互联网高质量的问答社区和创作者聚集的原创内容平台，于 2011 年 1 月正式上线，以「让人们更好的分享知识、经验和见解，找到自己的解答」为品牌使命。知乎凭 …
EVA里的使徒到底是什么？为什么有13个?为什么必须要到地下找 …
因为发动了仪式，所以莉莉丝的位置也暴露了，人类把还在睡觉的莉莉丝挖出来，眼看距离莉莉丝睡醒还有十几年，但人类却没法直接与莉莉丝融合，必须要以使徒为媒介（驾驶eva或者把亚 …
如何解读《EVA》？ - 知乎
而eva里的铠甲都是为了约束eva力量的拘束器，所以我们经常能看到一台eva是打不过使徒的，得多台才行。 后面EVA初号机吃了第十四使徒的S2机关，获得了自我再生的能力，因此初号机 …
想要补新世纪福音战士（EVA），应该按什么顺序? - 知乎
《新世纪福音战士eva-fans 2005重制版》一直在网上流产，但其并非官方发行，而是“eva-fans”字幕组在2005年重新制作的版本。 （个人建议：重制版可看可不看） 2007新剧场版. 2007年《 …
EVA为什么叫新世纪福音战士? - 知乎
eva是圣经里 夏娃 的意思？ 反正eva有很多鬼扯宗教但又乱七八糟只是看着爽的东西；福音也是圣经里的概念。eva里的中心是 死海文书 ，在剧情里相当于新被发现的福音书。 新世纪的话， …
《新世纪福音战士》的观看顺序到底是什么？ - 知乎
我百度了好多顺序，可还是一头雾水，各说各话，众说纷纭，而且很多都用了一些专有名词，对于我这种小白来…
有大神可以回答一下鞋垫（pu，记忆性棉，硅胶，凝胶，EVA）的 …
eva：eva也是鞋子中底常用的材料，做鞋垫的eva密度更加低。 期初脚感不错，但时间长了易塌陷，基本是低端运动鞋在用。 硅胶：我个人最不喜欢的材质，虽然弹性尚可，但又重又不排 …
拖鞋是EVA的好还是PVC的材质好？ - 知乎
关键词：eva拖鞋、pvc拖鞋. eva拖鞋的制作材料是：乙烯（e）和乙酸乙烯（va）共聚。 pvc拖鞋的制作材料是：pvc（聚氯乙烯）、增塑剂、发泡剂和其他助剂。 它们的优点： eva拖鞋优 …
为何有那么多人认为《EVA》是神作？ - 知乎
eva的tv版是在95年开始播放的，95年日本处于什么样的状态呢~答案就是经济危机。 而且还有阪神大地震和毒气沙林加成，简直是人心惶惶。 此时的日本处于一个低迷的状态，是不是和eva散 …
EVA（经济增加值）的含义是什么？ - 知乎
EVA是经济增加值模型（Economic Value Added）的简称。EVA的本质是企业经营产生的“经济”利润。相对于人们重视的企业“会计”利润而言，EVA理念认为，企业所占用股东资本也是有成本 …
动画《EVA》有没有什么好看的全面屏壁纸？ - 知乎
May 6, 2021 · 知乎，中文互联网高质量的问答社区和创作者聚集的原创内容平台，于 2011 年 1 月正式上线，以「让人们更好的分享知识、经验和见解，找到自己的解答」为品牌使命。知乎凭 …
EVA里的使徒到底是什么？为什么有13个?为什么必须要到地下找那 …
因为发动了仪式，所以莉莉丝的位置也暴露了，人类把还在睡觉的莉莉丝挖出来，眼看距离莉莉丝睡醒还有十几年，但人类却没法直接与莉莉丝融合，必须要以使徒为媒介（驾驶eva或者把亚 …
