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Edith Nesbit The Book of Dragons
A princess is locked away on a remote island guarded by a dragon. Many suitors try and fail to save her, but one day a clever boy arrives. So begins ‘The Island of Nine Whirlpools‘, one of Edith Nesbitt’s eight dragon stories in ‘The Book of Dragons’ (1899). The tales may be over a hundred years old, but they contain a timeless quality that ignites the imagination and creates a sense of wonder. Child or adult, these stories are written with such warmth and wit, anyone will find themselves laughing...
Engels | 4 uur 6 minuten (188 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017
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George Sand La petite Fadette
Het Frans boerenmeisje Fadette is de kleindochter van de dorpsheks. Ze koestert een wrok tegen de maatschappij die haar isoleert, tot ze de man ontmoet die haar leert zich aan te passen. Met oefeningen en een cd. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.
Fictie | Historische roman
Frans | 64 pagina's | Cideb, [Gênes] | 2001
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Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne of Green Gables
Be transported to the scenic Prince Edward Island in this captivating classic tale by L.M. Montgomery! Meet Anne, our charismatic, highly imaginative 11-year-old heroine: an orphan full of spirit and determination. A twist of fate sends her to live with ageing siblings in the charming town of Avonlea, where she carves her place in the community, nurtures friendships, and pursues academic excellence. Adapted into Netflix’s hit series 'Anne with an E,' this timeless story offers a journey through...
Engels | 9 uur 28 minuten (430 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2016
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A. Vogelaar-van Amersfoort Soldaat in een ander leger
De tweelingbroers Thijs en Gijs (16) gaan met het leger van Napoleon naar Rusland en worden gevangengenomen door de Kozakken. Later raken ze betrokken bij de slag bij Waterloo. Dan vindt een grote omslag in Thijs' leven plaats. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.
Fictie | Historische roman | Oorlogsroman | Protestants milieu
Nederlands | 132 pagina's | De Banier, [Apeldoorn] | 2012
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Martine Letterie Broer in de fabriek
De kinderen van groep vier leren over de geschiedenis van hun stad Tilburg. Nog maar 150 jaar geleden moesten jonge kinderen daar in de fabriek werken. Vanaf ca. 8 jaar.
Fictie | Historische roman | Schoolverhaal
Nederlands | 72 pagina's | Zwijsen, Tilburg | 2002
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Jennifer Donnelly These shallow graves
Josephine Monfort behoort tot de hoge sociale klasse van New York rond 1890. Wanneer haar vader dood wordt teruggevonden, treedt Josephine buiten de normen en verwachtingen die horen bij haar klasse en gaat op zoek naar de dader. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.
Fictie | Detectiveroman | Historische roman
Engels | 487 pagina's | Delacorte Press, [New York] | 2015
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Mark Twain De avonturen van Tom Sawyer
De avonturen van Tom Sawyer (1876) van Mark Twain is een komische, spannende en ontroerende klassieker voor jong en oud. Het vertelt de ongewone avonturen van een gewone jongen, Tom. Zijn leven in het stadje St. Petersburg is idyllisch en keihard. Doodslag, bijgeloof, verliefdheid, avontuur en verveling vullen de dagen van Tom en zijn vrienden. De avonturen van Tom Sawyer geeft een tijdsbeeld van het leven in een klein stadje in de jaren '40 van de negentiende eeuw in de toenmalige Verenigde Staten....
Nederlands | 7 uur 50 minuten (369 MB) | Xander, Haarlem | 2011
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Hans Christian Andersen The Tinderbox
Emma Samms narrates "The Tinderbox", the story of a soldier who meets a wicked witch on his way home from the war . She promises him great riches if he is willing to dive into the bottom of a hollow tree for her. In this tree, there are three chambers, each with a chest full of silver. She tells him that he can take anything he wants there, as long as he in return, brings her back her old lighter from inside the tree. Emma Samms is a British actress who is best known her roles in the TV shows Dynasty...
Engels | 8 minuten (6,4 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Hans Christian Andersen Thumbelina
Charlotte Rampling reads "Thumbelina", the story of a woman who desperately wants a child but not knowing how to go about it, asks a witch for help. The witch gives her a barley seed and tells her to plant it. No sooner has she done so that a large tulip starts to grow. When it blooms, the woman discovered a tiny girl inside of the flower, no bigger than her thumb. She calls her Thumbelina. Charlotte Rampling is a British actress, singer, and model who has starred in blockbuster such as "Red Sparrow"...
Engels | 4 minuten (3,3 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Hans Christian Andersen The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Sir Roger Moore narrates "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," which tells the story of one tin soldier, who despite being exactly the same as all of his many brothers, finds himself setting out alone, by accident, on a series of adventures. Thankfully, this little tin soldier is afraid of nothing and will bravely face every trial on his way. Sir Roger Moore was a British actor, most famous for portraying secret agent James Bond in seven films, including "Live and Let Die". Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)...
Engels | 7 minuten (5,6 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Charles Miner Thompson The Calico Cat
Solomon has hated the Calico Cat ever since he bought the house in Ellmington and he has tried his very best to drive her away, but with no luck. As he tries once more to get rid of the cat, he triggers a vicious series of events that ends with lies, the arrest of a boy, and a guilty conscience. Charles Miner Thompson (1864-1941) was an American author and journalist, who worked as an editor at the Youth’s Companion, a children’s magazine that ran from 1827 to 1929. Thompson is mostly remembered...
Engels | 2 uur 30 minuten (110 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Hans Christian Andersen The Princess and the Pea
Sir Roger Moore reads "The Princesse and the Pea", where a prince wants to find a real princess to marry. He has travelled the world, which is full of princesses, yet he could not find a real one. So, he returns home empty-handed and sad. But one stormy night, a soaking wet princess knocks on his door and asks for shelter for the night. The prince’s mother is not convinced that she is a real princess and decided to put her to the test. Sir Roger Moore is was a British actor, most famous for portraying...
Engels | 6 minuten (4,6 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Mark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
When Huckleberry Finn (Huck) runs away from his abusive father with his companion, the runaway slave Jim, he begins a long and frequently interrupted expedition down the Mississippi River on a raft. During the journey Huck encounters a variety of characters through whom the book outstandingly portrays almost every social class living on or along the river. As a result of these experiences, Huck overcomes conventional racial prejudices and learns to respect and love Jim. The book is dotted throughout...
Engels | 9 uur 57 minuten (438 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017
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Marita Mathijsen Historiezucht
de obsessie met het verleden in de negentiende eeuw
Studie over hoe in de 19e eeuw in Nederland een breed historisch besef ontstond.
Non-fictie
Nederlands | 511 pagina's | Vantilt, Nijmegen | 2013
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Charles Kingsley The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby
The Water Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. The book was extremely popular in England during its day, and was a mainstay of British children's literature for many decades. Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) was an English novelist, priest of the Church of England, historian, professor, and social reformer. His most famous work is the classic...
Engels | 7 uur 3 minuten (327 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017
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Kieran Larwood Carnival of the lost
Sheba (half meisje, half wolf) werkt op een kermis in het 19e-eeuwse Londen. Het lijkt erop dat er kinderen verdwijnen in de River Thames. Sheba onderzoekt wie de dader is, samen met de andere 'freaks' zoals Pyewacket de kabouter en Gigantus de gigant. Met illustraties in zwart-wit. Vanaf ca. 9 jaar.
Fictie | Historische roman | Sprookjes
Engels | 373 pagina's | Faber, London | 2022
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Hans Christian Andersen The Nightingale
A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all of it. One day, the Emperor read a book that said that the most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening. But, where could one be found? See how a little bird enchants an entire kingdom, through the power of music, in the outstanding...
Engels | 8 minuten (5,8 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury
Bedtime Fairytales
The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time. The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger Moore The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry The Emperor’s New Clothes by Dame Joan...
Engels | 1 uur 22 minuten (60 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021
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Hans Christian Andersen Little Claus and Big Claus
Sir Michael Caine reads "Little Claus and Big Claus". There are two men called Claus in the town. To tell them apart, one is called Big Claus, because he has four horses and the other one is nicknamed Little Claus, because he only has one horse. This is their story. Sir Michael Caine is a British actor, writer, and producer who has appeared in films such as "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992), "Inception" (2010) and "Kingsman: The Secret Service" (2014). Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was...
Engels | 7 minuten (5,2 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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Hans Christian Andersen The Emperor’s New Clothes
Dame Joan Collins reads "The Emperor’s New Clothes", the story of an emperor who was only interested in one thing: his clothes. He spent all his money on his outfits and had a different one for every time of day and every occasion. One day, two thieves arrived in town and pretended to be weavers who knew how to make the most beautiful and sophisticated fabric. This material, they said, had the marvellous property of only being visible to those who did their job well. It was the perfect offer for...
Engels | 7 minuten (5,2 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2020
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