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Author: Meriol Trevor
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781883937256
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the eve of 1848 as small revolutions begin all over Europe, thirteen-year-old Catherine Ayre finds herself involved in dangerous political intrigue in the small but troubled country of Letzenstein where her grandfather, the Grand Duke Edmond, is ruler.
Author: Adalbert Stifter
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Published: 2008-09-16
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 159017285X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSeemingly the simplest of stories—a passing anecdote of village life— Rock Crystal opens up into a tale of almost unendurable suspense. This jewel-like novella by the writer that Thomas Mann praised as "one of the most extraordinary, the most enigmatic, the most secretly daring and the most strangely gripping narrators in world literature" is among the most unusual, moving, and memorable of Christmas stories. Two children—Conrad and his little sister, Sanna—set out from their village high up in the Alps to visit their grandparents in the neighboring valley. It is the day before Christmas but the weather is mild, though of course night falls early in December and the children are warned not to linger. The grandparents welcome the children with presents and pack them off with kisses. Then snow begins to fall, ever more thickly and steadily. Undaunted, the children press on, only to take a wrong turn. The snow rises higher and higher, time passes: it is deep night when the sky clears and Conrad and Sanna discover themselves out on a glacier, terrifying and beautiful, the heart of the void. Adalbert Stifter's rapt and enigmatic tale, beautifully translated by Elizabeth Mayer and Marianne Moore, explores what can be found between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day—or on any night of the year.
Author: Meriol Trevor
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
Published: 1999-04
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781883937270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1849, fourteen-year-old Catherine leaves England for a return visit to Letzenstein, home of her mother's family, where she becomes involved in political upheaval, along with her unconventional artist cousin, Rafael le Marre.
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Published: 2006-03
Total Pages: 78
ISBN-13: 9780439813877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCrystal the snow fairy must find her magical feather in order to stop snow from falling in summer.
Author: Mark Cassino
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2011-10-21
Total Pages: 75
ISBN-13: 0811879739
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBreathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals “will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects” in both children and adults (The Washington Post). How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included! “Settle down in a comfy chair. . . . By the end, you’ll be hoping there’s a day when you can follow the careful directions for catching and viewing snow crystals.” —Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is [a] riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Author: Beryl Netherclift
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780394916132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile staying with their aunt in an ancient English house, three children discover a strange snowstorm paperweight which takes them back in time, bringing them face-to-face with ancestors who help them find a long lost treasure trove.
Author: Meriol Trevor
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781883937263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1848 as the February Revolution erupts in Paris, Rafael le Mare finds himself responsible for leading three companions on a dangerous journey from Paris to Letzenstein.
Author: Meriol Trevor
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781883937287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1849, young Melisande and several other children share adventures with artist Rafael le Marre, cousin of the Grand Duke of Letzenstein, when he comes to London to reunite a seven-year-old orphan with his various relatives.
Author: Vladimir Sorokin
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2015-12
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 0374114374
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"In this short, surreal twist on the classic Russian novel, a doctor travels to a distant village to save its citizens from an epidemic, but a metaphysical snowstorm gets in his way"--
Author: Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2020-10-20
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 0547530838
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this Caldecott Medal–winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday. Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them. His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos. His work became the basis for all we know about beautiful, unique snowflakes today. This biographical tribute to a very special farmer is the perfect holiday gift or snow day read.
