Ergebnis für "The Maid" in Literatur & Belletristik

Dive into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with Ice-Maiden and Other Tales, a collection of captivating short stories and fairy tales. Discover the haunting tale of The Ice-Maiden, where young Rudy, saved by the kiss of the mysterious Ice-Maiden, finds himself pursued by her jealousy throughout his life. Experience the delicate journey of The Butterfly, as it searches for the perfect flower to become its bride. Marvel at the emotional depth in The Psyche, where an artists love is met with scorn, and ponder lifes meaning in the whimsical dialogue between The Snail and the ...

Meet Dimple, a spirited nine-year-old girl who thrives on being the center of attention. Alongside her playful companion Bubbles, a vibrant little girl who serves as both friend and helper, Dimples world is filled with fun and games. However, when her cousin Florence arrives for a visit, the two girls embark on a delightful adventure. But as rainy days confine them indoors, boredom sets in, sparking a series of unexpected escapades and mischief. Join them on a journey of friendship and imagination! (Summary by Diana Majlinger)

Dive into this enchanting Australian childrens classic that brings to life the adventures of a spirited tomboy on a ranch, set in a time reminiscent of A Little Florida Lady. While the story offers a delightful glimpse into rural life, be prepared for some outdated racial portrayals of Asian and Aboriginal characters. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

It's Harvey's birthday and his mother offers him his maiden flight in a hot-air balloon. Of course, Harvey instantly thinks to invite Zoe along to share his dream-come-true! While Harvey is over the moon, Zoe is afraid and she shares her fear of flying with Lassie. She cannot however bring herself to confess her fear to Harvey and runs away just before take-off.

Mary Anne agrees to do some housework for Mrs. Towne, an elderly neighbor who had been giving her sewing lessons, but Mary Anne soon realizes that she has become a maid.

The Ice-Maiden is an 1861 literary fairy tale by the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. The first English translation was published by King and Baird in 1863. The story, set in Switzerland, was inspired by a local legend about the Île de Peilz, a small island in Lake Geneva, which is also the setting of its denouement. In The Ice-Maiden, written towards the end of his career, Hans Christian Andersen tells the tale of Rudy, a boy who lost both his parents and goes to live with his uncle. The reader is first introduced to Rudy as he sells toy houses made by his grandfather.

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from working. Now that Franny and her newly...

Strange happenings start shortly after Kat and her family move to Maine. A hidden pendant, strange dreams, and a longtime family secret - do have anything to do with the disappearance of Kat’s Uncle Ted? The move is just the beginning of an adventure that will change the lives of Kat and her family forever. No one expected this when they moved to Puffin Cove.

Join the spirited eight-year-old Anne Nelson as she navigates the tumultuous backdrop of the Revolutionary War in Provincetown, Cape Cod. With her heart set on reuniting with her soldier father, Anne embarks on a daring mission to deliver a crucial message from Boston to Newburyport, warning American troops of impending danger. Will her courage and determination help her evade the English ships lurking in the harbor, or will her quest put her in peril? (summary by wildemoose)

Have you ever seen "a maiden"? I am referring to what road pavers call a "maiden," a thing used for ramming down the paving stones. "She" is made entirely of wood, broad at the bottom, with iron hoops around it, and a stick run through it at the upper, narrower end, which gives the maiden arms.

Among the other children in the charity school was a little Jewish girl, clever and good-in fact, the brightest of them all. But there was one class she could not attend, the one where religion was taught, for she was in a Christian school.

"Sem' moloden'kih devic, ili Dom vverh dnom" - povest' dlja detej, izvestnoj britanskoj pisatel'nicy Jelizabet Mid-Smit. Glavnaja geroinja povesti - jegoistichnaja i izbalovannaja Mjeggi, kotoryj nikogda i ni v chem ne znala otkaza.

Lukas' Maiden Voyage was written as a fable in which animals speak and act like people. The target audience ranges from nine-year-olds to teenagers, even moms and dads who may take delight in listening to this story with their young children. The story revolves around the Passover celebration and Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem as seen through the eyes of the young burro that carried him.

Here are American author Howard Pyle's exciting and hilarious tales of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws, who reigned over Sherwood Forest doing many good deeds for the poor - and deserved misdeeds to the pompous and haughty rich.

“A charming tale weaving in historical events, epic adventure, and a coming-of-age story that readers will devour.” —Gayle Forman, bestselling author of Not Nothing From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl...

Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling tale of chivalry and showmanship from Tony DiTerlizzi. Kenny is a little rabbit with a very big problem. His two best friends are heading into a battle of legendary proportions—with each other! In one corner there’s Grahame, a well-read and...

子どものころに聞いたあのお話しを、オーディオブックでお楽しみください。原作：世界の昔話「雪で出来た女の子の人形に、神様が命を与えてくれました。女の子はやさしい夫婦の元で、

Бытовые сказки о людях для детей от 6 до 13 лет. Сказка о том, как простая служанка, благодаря своему уму, нашла очень красивый выход из крайне трудной ситуации и спасла от гнева падишаха всех его подданных.