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A boy called George had a brilliant idea, To be like the heroes of old. He would go off and search for a dragon. Join George, a young and courageous explorer with all the pluck of a little Indiana Jones, as he zooms back in time to track down a dragon! George climbs in his time machine with only a scooter, some cakes and tasty doughnuts to aid him in his quest. When he arrives in long, long ago he spies a dragon straight away! Or does he ...?

Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper.

When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source. Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina's Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings. But it's not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake.

As a Jewish boy in 1930s Poland, Yanek is at the mercy of the Nazis who have taken over. Everything he has, and everyone he loves, have been snatched brutally from him. And then Yanek himself is taken prisoner -- his arm tattooed B-3087. He is forced from one nightmarish concentration camp to another, as World War II rages all around him. He encounters evil he could have never imagined, but also sees surprising glimpses of hope amid the horror. He just barely escapes death, only to confront it again seconds later.

Téo entendait de la musique partout : dans le cliquetis des mâts et le clapotis des vagues, dans le chant des mouettes et le souffle du vent.

Amikor a norvég király eladja az ünnepet egy gonosz vállalkozónak, sokak számára válik gyászossá a szenteste. Thrane úr ugyanis bejelenti, hogy csak az ünnepelhet, aki az üzletében 10.000 norvég korona értékben vásárol ajándékot. Akik nem akarják – vagy nem tudják – kifizetni ezt az összeget, elfelejthetik a karácsonyi hangulatot is: a karácsonyrendőrség mindenkit letartoztat, aki engedély nélkül állít fát, énekel karácsonyi dalt, ad ajándékot, vagy épp karácsonyi pulykát eszik. Doktor Proktorék persze ezt az igazságtalanságot nem hagyhatják annyiban!

Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt's biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.

Lix-tal: 10 Nede på gaden kører en tysk lastbil. På ladet står en flok danske politifolk. To tyskere vogter på dem. De peger på dem med deres våben. „Har tyskerne taget politiet?" Mor undrer sig. „Stakkels Ib!" siger Alex. „Hans far er politi!" „Åh ja." Mor går hen til deres telefon og ringer op. Lidt efter lægger hun på igen. „De svarer ikke hos Ibs! Så er hans far nok mellem dem, der er taget." „Kan du ikke gøre noget?" siger Alex. „Hvad skulle det være?" siger mor. „Du har en pistol," siger Alex ivrigt. Mor ser på ham. Nu er hun vred. „Hvad for en pistol?

The importance of small things in a world dominated by great size is illustrated in this real-life story of a lighthouse on the shores of the Hudson River.

Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in the United States and Japan, Allen Say poignantly recounts his family's journey to America. The feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries are sensitively narrated by B.D.Wong.

John Chapman's (a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed) legacy of botanical achievements and stories he shared with children are presented here at their very best.

Based on the famous African American fold ballad John Henry, this story tells of the legendary contest to the death between a spirited young man with a hammer and a steam drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.

This is the true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it!

Samuel Collier de doce años, es un niño humilde de las calles de Londres. Cuando se convierte en el paje del Capitán John Smith y aborda el Susan Constant con destino al Nuevo Mundo, no puede creer su buena fortuna. Ha oído que por aquellos lados el oro llega a las costas con cada marea. Pero a partir del tormentoso viaje y su primer contacto con los nativos, se da cuenta de que el Nuevo Mundo no es nada parecido a lo que él imaginaba.

Antes que America entrara a la Selección, estaba enamorada de un muchacho llamado Aspen Leger. El guardián está contada desde el punto de vista de Aspen y comienza justo después de que las chicas seleccionadas fueran reducidas a la élite. Conoceremos su vida fuera de los muros del palacio y...

Der Feklitus hatte mit Genugtuung die Festrede übernommen und zu Hause die Mitteilung von dem bevorstehenden Ereignis gemacht. Diese Mitteilung machte einen großen Eindruck auf Herrn Bickel und seine Frau, und sie beschlossen beide, dem Feste beizuwohnen, denn sie wollten doch den Feklitus anhören, wenn er zum ersten Male öffentlich sprechen würde. Es wurde auch sofort für den Redner ein nagelneuer Anzug angeordnet, der dem Anlass entsprechen sollte, und noch an demselben Abend wurde der Schuhmacher beschickt, und neue Stiefel wurden angemessen.

Oskar hatte richtig geraten: durch die geöffnete Schulzimmertür war der gewandte Fani unter den ersten hinausgeschlüpft, und Emmi, die auch überall durchkam und schon draußen stand, nahm ihn gleich in Beschlag. »Komm schnell, Fani, ich weiß einen prachtvollen Baum, den du zeichnen kannst, und Papier habe ich schon und alles.

Time-traveling orphans Pew and Basket Church just barely escaped the clutches of the evil Pirate Macaulay (pretty much the worst guy ever) and spoiled his plans for world domination (he wasn’t thrilled, to say the least). But even more shocking than discovering they must protect time itself They’ve learned that somewhere—or somewhen— they have a long-lost family member. Chasing clues left behind by their time-traveler parents, the twins hope to find their elusive relative in ancient Egypt.

Das Dorf Buchberg bestand aus vielen zerstreuten Bauernhöfen und größeren und kleineren Gruppen von Häusern und Häuschen, die da und dort hinter den reichbelaubten Fruchtbäumen hervorguckten. In der Nähe der Kirche standen nur einige Häuser: das Schulhaus, die Küsterwohnung, das feste alte Haus des Gemeindepräsidenten und einige kleinere Bauernhäuser.

Family is important to Hua Mulan—even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love for her family, especially Xiu. So when her sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan does everything she can to help, including seeking out a renowned healer. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to both the mysterious spider bite and the healer than meets the eye.