Richard Curtis Bücher
Richard Curtis ist bekannt für seinen unverwechselbaren Schreibstil, der Humor gekonnt mit tiefen menschlichen Emotionen verbindet. Seine Werke erforschen oft Themen wie Liebe, Freundschaft und die Suche nach Glück im Alltag. Curtis beherrscht es, Dialoge zur Charakterentwicklung und zur Schaffung unvergesslicher Momente einzusetzen. Seine Geschichten finden beim Publikum Anklang durch ihre Ehrlichkeit und ihren ansteckenden Optimismus.







Seid ihr auch alle brav gewesen? Die Zwillingsschwestern Sam und Charlie haben mit dieser Frage ein kleines Problem. Schließlich war Charlie das ganze Jahr über mal wieder höchst ungezogen. Wird sie überhaupt nur ein einziges Geschenk bekommen? Doch dann zeigt sich, dass Santa Claus eine äußerst menschliche Eigenschaft pflegt: Er irrt sich. Und plötzlich ist es an Charlie, die Dinge wieder geradezurücken. Ein wunderschönes Weihnachts-Bilderbuch für die ganze Familie – vom Drehbuchautor von 'Bridget Jones' und 'Notting Hill'.
The Empty Stocking
- 48 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
It's Christmas Eve and there's one very important question on everyone's mind - have you been good this year? For twins Sam and Charlie this is a big worry. Charlie has been especially naughty and everyone is sure that she won't get any presents at all. But when Santa makes a mistake, it's up to Charlie to put things right...
When Danny goes to school one quiet, snowy morning, the last thing he expects to find is a deserted school and his least favourite teacher. But that's exactly what he does find. And what starts as the worst day imaginable, ends as the most life-affirming and magical day of the year.
Snow Day
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A snowy day, a deserted school and the teacher you least want to see. Welcome to Snow Day, the most magical day of the year . . .When Danny goes to school one quiet, snowy morning, the last thing he expects to find is a deserted school and his least favourite teacher. But that's exactly what he does find. And what starts as the worst day imaginable, ends as the most life-affirming and magical day of the year.An incredibly moving story about finding friendship in the most unexpected of places from Richard Curtis and Rebecca Cobb.
That Christmas
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A heartwarming tale of a magical, unconventional Christmas. Christmas is the same every year, isn't it? Same food, same routine, same visiting the neighbours and going for a walk. Except for the year of That Christmas. At that Christmas suddenly children get the chance to make their wildest festive dreams come true ... Find out what happens when traditions are upturned, when chaos reigns, and what's really important when people come together ...
Contemporary / British English Anna Scott is an American film star. She is rich, beautiful and very famous. William Thacker is a shy man who has a small, unsuccessful bookshop in London. Their lives are different in every way, but they are both looking for someone special. Can a future together be more than a dream? Notting Hill is a wonderful - and very funny - love story.
A famous painting is going to the Grierson Gallery in LA and they want a top man to come to the United States. He can talk about the artist. The National Gallery in London send Mr Bean. But something is very wrong with Mr Bean! He's very, very strange. And dangerous! After he arrives, accidents start to happen.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows twenty-year-old second lieutenant Dick Curtis, who arrives in Italy in May 1944 as part of a crucial group of P-51 Mustang fighter pilots. With less than thirty hours of flight training in their advanced aircraft, these young pilots are thrust into the chaos of combat, highlighting the urgency and peril of war. The narrative explores themes of bravery, youth, and the challenges faced by inexperienced pilots in a high-stakes environment.
Four weddings and a funeral
- 80 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
It's Saturday morning and Charles is still asleep. He should be on his way to Angus and Laura's wedding! Charles is always going to other people's weddings and he is always late. He's worried that he will never find the right person to marry. Then he meets Carrie and suddenly love is in the air! Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of the most successful British films ever made. It is a very funny tale of friendship, love and marriage in 1990s England.


