Michael HarrisonReihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Michael Harrison ist Autor von vier Jugendromanen und Herausgeber vieler hochgelobter Lyrikanthologien. Seine Romane tauchen in die komplexen Welten des Erwachsenwerdens ein und erforschen Themen wie Identität, Freundschaft und erste Liebe mit Feingefühl und Einblick. Harrisons Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch seine zugängliche und doch tiefgründige Art aus, die bei jungen Lesern Anklang findet und zum Nachdenken anregt. Durch seine sorgfältig zusammengestellten Lyrikanthologien hat er auch wesentlich zur Anerkennung und Wertschätzung poetischer Kunst beigetragen.
Detective Billy Blanchard and his partner navigate a town plagued by supernatural threats, including witches, vampires, and werewolves. In this collection of interconnected short stories, they confront serial killers and various ghosts, unraveling a chilling mystery. As they delve deeper into the horrors surrounding them, the detectives race against time to uncover the source of the evil haunting their community. This gripping series promises a blend of suspense and the supernatural, challenging the detectives' resolve and skills.
The Imperial City Recreated by the New Archaeology
272 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of Roman London, this detective story intertwines mystery with the allure of buried treasure. The author employs 'New Archaeology' to vividly reconstruct the ancient city's street plan and its significant structures, including temples and barracks. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a quest that uncovers both historical insights and thrilling discoveries, blending the past with the excitement of a modern treasure hunt.
The story follows Tim, a boy terrified of the dark, who discovers a monster residing in his bathroom. Seeking help, he enlists his friend's assistance to confront the creature. Their adventure unfolds as they prepare for a humorous and thrilling battle against the unexpected intruder, blending elements of friendship and bravery in a lighthearted narrative.
Here is a beautiful collection of poems for young children, covering all aspects of Christmas. There are traditional carols and songs, and modern poems about children's experiences of Christmas presents and celebrations, food and families, and the snow and ice of winter. The poets include Eleanor Farjeon, Roger McGough, Charles Causley, Wes Magee, Michael Rosen, U. A. Fanthorpe, and Grace Nicholls.
Nach der Scheidung seiner Eltern lebt Martin bei seiner Mutter. Als das Gerücht aufkommt, dass sein Vater im Lotto gewonnen hat, wird Martin entführt. Als er dahinterkommt, wer hinter der Entführung steht, ist der Schock gross.
A collection of stories for children who are one stage on from nursery and fairy stories. All the stories are by, or retold by, a specific writer. It is a careful blend of traditional, classic stories and the less well-known that the editors believe will be the classics of the future. Now reprinted with a new cover.
A full-bodied retelling of a portion of the Norse legends known as the Volsung saga. The Ring cycle is one of the oldest tales of Northern Europe. Wagner used it for his famous operas. Here for the first time it is retold for children, with striking illustrations.A great fortune in gold is forcibly taken from the dwarf, Andvari, who places a curse on one gold ring. Passing from hand to greedy hand, the fortune turns its owners into murderers and loathsome creatures, the ring bringing evil to their hearts. Brave Sigurd, descended from a long line of heroes, slays the dragon who hoards the gold; he leaves the fortune but takes the ring as he goes to rescue the beautiful Valkyrie, Brynhild, from an enchant ment. Sowing the seeds of his own death and despair, he gives the cursed ring to her. A number of overlapping legends are skillfully tied together with the unifying theme of the ring, and the many dramatic full-color and black-and-white illustrations focus these story strands.
Memoirs of Mr. Sherlock Holmes, OM, Late Consulting Private Detective-in-Ordinary to Their Majesties Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V
296 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
In 1915, at the peak of his career, Sherlock Holmes penned his Memoirs and entrusted the manuscript to the British Museum for safekeeping. Released sixty years later, the manuscript has been edited by a leading authority on Holmes. To Dr. Watson, Holmes was the wisest man he knew, but what was the true nature of this modestly born figure who became the most renowned private detective? These Memoirs offer a fearless analysis of Holmes’s complex character, exploring his drug use, ambitions, reasons for remaining single, and his passion for the One Woman forever out of reach. Even seasoned Holmes fans will find surprises, such as the revelation that American financier William H. Vanderbilt significantly influenced Holmes's career by connecting him with illustrious clients.
The Memoirs also delve into another side of Holmes’s life: his ability to navigate the raffish demimonde through carefully crafted alter egos, allowing him to engage in undercover activities without jeopardizing his reputation. These characters, from a groom to a female temperance campaigner, shed new light on his adventures. While Holmes touches on his detection methods, he primarily focuses on the world he inhabited and his role within it, featuring prominent figures from modern history leading up to World War I.
Hard Cover; Very Good; Dust Jacket - Very Good; Bobbs-Merrill First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover, Very Good quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards; minor edge rubbing. DJ is Very Good with minor edge rubbing. "A Sherlockian Anthology edited and annotated by Michael Harrison." Includes thirteen B&W drawings prepared specially for this anthology by Henry Lauritzen.