検索キーワード： "Jewel" 地理学・文化

Alice and Sonny are excited for their summer trip, sailing on the luxurious yacht the Lady Rose. They're even more excited when they find out the King of England is going to be onboard too! There's also a precious jewel on the boat—a rare opal, kept in a tank protected by a poisonous octopus. Until one morning, Alice discovers that the opal and octopus are both missing. The search is on to retrieve the priceless gem, before the ship reaches its destination, and everyone on board finds themselves in serious trouble.

Serafina has a secret dream. She wants to go to school and become a doctor with her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural village outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti, many obstacles stand in Serafina's way - little money, never-ending chores, and Manman's worries. More powerful even than all of these are the heavy rains and the shaking earth that test Serafina's resolve in ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful, this exquisitely crafted story will leave a lasting impression on your heart.

Perfect for listeners that believe a hero can be fierce, fun, and fancy! All is well in the magical Land of Five Lagunas...until a stubborn little mouse moves in. In this modern fairy tale, Princess Winnabelle doesn't have time to worry if her fancy dress gets dirty. She's busy learning lessons that will make her a strong leader one day. When Kya Mouse ruins the peace and tries to take over the throne, Winnabelle gets to practice her creative problem solving and smart negotiation skills. But will that be enough to save the day? Is this really a job for a little princess?

The tiger is yours and you must come to take him. His jaw and chest are covered with fine jewels, rubies and emeralds.... You must bring yourself to India and find this tiger. Tom Trelawney discovers an incredible family secret. While serving as a soldier in India one of his ancestors stole and then hid a precious, jewel-encrusted tiger. The tiger is one of eight - all identical - that once surrounded the throne of a legendary sultan. Now a ruthless Indian billionaire is attempting to collect the full set - and only one is still missing.