Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Once upon a poem Once upon a poem Kevin Crossley-Holland,Philip Pullman,Mary Pope Osborne,Chris McEwan,Carol Lawson Collection of stories told in verse. The most exciting and enjoyable stories ever told in verse, illustrated throughout in full color and beautifully presented. Sumptuously illustrated by four differ… OL16581991W
Bracelet of bones Bracelet of bones Kevin Crossley-Holland "One morning Solveig wakes to find her father, Viking mercenary Halfdan, has broken his promise to her by leaving to join the Viking Guard in Constantinople without her. Deciding to follow him, Solve… OL17883411W
The Faber book of northern legends The Faber book of northern legends Howard, Alan,Kevin Crossley-Holland Includes twenty-two tales drawn from Norse mythology, Germanic heroic legends, and Icelandic sagas. OL18224605W
Crossing to Paradise Crossing to Paradise Kevin Crossley-Holland When fifteen-year-old Gatty, an illiterate field-girl who sings beautifully, is selected for a pilgrimage, she travels from her home on an English estate to London, Venice, and eventually Jerusalem, … OL1955017W
The fire-brother The fire-brother Kevin Crossley-Holland An East Saxon boy, recently converted to Christianity, tries to deal with the villager's and his own brother's hostility to the monks with whom he now makes his home. OL1955104W
Storm Storm Kevin Crossley-Holland,Francis Wong,T.H. Kee Annie lives with her elderly parents in a remote cottage. One night with the phone lines down, she must overcome her fear of the ghost who is said to haunt the area, and brave the storm alone. Who is… OL1955107W
The world of King Arthur and his court The world of King Arthur and his court Kevin Crossley-Holland Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories. OL1955111W
Tales from Europe Tales from Europe Kevin Crossley-Holland A retelling of 10 traditional European tales, including the Pied Piper, King Arthur and the ugly duckling. Suggested level: primary. OL24158530W
Norse myths Norse myths Kevin Crossley-Holland,Gillian McClure A retelling of fourteen Norse myths about gods, monsters, giants, dwarfs, etc., their contests, quests, battles, etc., and the mysteries of creation, life, love, death and rebirth. Suggested level: i… OL24844545W
In het tussenland In het tussenland Kevin Crossley-Holland Wanneer Arthur de Caldicot, een jonge schildknaap, (ik-figuur) rond 1200 opgroeit tot kruisvaarder, blijft hij in zijn toversteen mysterieuze visioenen zien van zijn legendarische naamgenoot en diens… OL26178809W
Gatty Gatty Kevin Crossley-Holland Als Gatty (15) in 1203 een uitnodiging krijgt om mee te gaan op pelgrimstocht naar Jeruzalem, ziet ze een kans om haar vriend Arthur op te zoeken. In samenhang te lezen met de Arthur-trilogie van K. … OL26180550W
De magische wereld van koning Arthur De magische wereld van koning Arthur Kevin Crossley-Holland Wetenswaardigheden over koning Arthur en de tijd waarin hij leefde. Met zwart-wittekeningen. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar. OL26185510W