"The peaceful town of Hamelin is overrun with rats: they are raiding larders, hiding in cupboards, sneaking into bed linen and driving the locals to despair. Desperate for help, they turn to the mysterious Pied Piper who promises a solution. But when the Piper falls out with the mayor, he takes away more than the townspeople ever expected. A wonderfully vivid interpretation of the story, which tackles trust, pride and revenge. TreeTops G ..."
Watching the Roses(Reprint) The Egerton Hall Novels, Volume Two by AdeleGeras, Adã Le Geras Paperback, 178 Pages, Published 2005 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-15-205531-8, ISBN: 0-15-205531-2
"In this retelling of "Sleeping Beauty," Alice seems destined to lead a princess's life--except for the frightening curse that dreaded Aunt Violette bestowed at her christening: She will die at the age of eighteen. Although she lives, something horrible happens on her eighteenth birthday. And as a result, Alice falls into a trancelike state and refuses to speak to anyone. Will she ever recover? "
"Sleep Tight, Ginger Kitten Follow the ginger kitten as he looks for somewhere comfortable to sleep. But the chair's too hard, the box too small, and the wardrobe is full of shoes. Where can he go next? Will he ever find the perfect place? Full description"
Dido by Adã Le Geras, AdeleGeras Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2010 by David Fickling Books (Pb) ISBN-13: 978-1-84992-006-3, ISBN: 1-84992-006-0
"While she was still trembling with the complete unexpectedness of what Aeneas had just said and done, he leaned forward a little and kissed her on the mouth. Just one swift, soft touch of his lips on hers and then he turned and walked away. Love can be deadly. Especially when two girls fall for the same man - one a queen, the other her serving girl. Elissa knows she is playing with fire, but she can't resist. Queen Dido suspects nothing ..."
Pictures of the Night(1st Edition) The Egerton Hall Novels, Volume Three (An Egerton Hall Novel) by AdeleGeras, Adã Le Geras Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2005 by Harcourt Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-15-205543-1, ISBN: 0-15-205543-6
"In a tale that mirrors "Snow White," eighteen-year-old Bella is leading a carefree bohemian lifestyle the summer before college, living and singing with a band in London and Paris. But over the course of a few weeks, she finds herself in danger more than once--and she can't help but suspect the two mysterious women who remind her of her jealous stepmother, Marjorie."
"Ranging from folktales to contemporary stories, this anthology celebrates the richness of the Jewish heritage. The stellar list of contributors includes Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lynn Reid Banks, and Michael Rosen."
"A delightful tapestry of a magical, lost-world society comes together in this poetic and humorous story for children. The amazing tales behind the squares of this wonderful and time-worn quilt are unraveled: a red velvet patch recalls an exquisite dress ball and a magical midnight feast with a highwayman, while a square of green brocade carries memories of Captain Tramlemousse, a pirate. Children will immerse themselves in the beautiful ..."
Beauty And the Beast And Other Stories Beauty And the Beast; Hansel And Gretel; the Tinderbox; Rapunzel; Vipers And Pearls; Bluebeard; the Girl Who Stepped On a Loaf; Something More... by AdeleGeras, Louise Brierley Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 1997 by Hamish Hamilton Juv ISBN-13: 978-0-241-13533-4, ISBN: 0-241-13533-8
"This is a collection of well and lesser-known fairy tales. They include - THE TINDER BOX, BLUEBIRD, RAPUNZEL, HANSEL AND GRETEL and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST."
Lizzie's Wish (Historical House) by AdeleGeras, Adã Le Geras Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2004 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7460-6030-8, ISBN: 0-7460-6030-0
"The Historical House is a unique trilogy of novels by three highly regarded authors. Each novel charts the life and times of the house at 6 Chelsea Walk, London, and the girls who lived there through three important periods of history. Synopsis On an extended visit to her cousins in London, Lizzie's passion for plants and trees is fuelled by visits to the newly opened Kew Gardens. Like her elder cousin, who wants to defy her middle-clas ..."
"Tilly loves her ballet class. What could be more fun? She gets to wear special clothes, try out fancy new positions, and do her best cat impression. But, when it's time for the big recital, Tilly learns another aspect of ballet: the preperformance jitters! Perfect for the beginning ballerina, this gentle text combined with exuberant wand warm illustrations captures the joy and excitement brought on by everything from wearing your f ..."
My Grandmother's Stories(1st Edition) A Collection of Jewish Folk Tales by AdeleGeras, Anita Lobel, Ada"Le Geras Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 2003 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-375-82285-8, ISBN: 0-375-82285-2
"“Like all good stories in the Yiddish tradition, the pleasure of Geras’ collection comes as much from the telling as from what happens. These are stories within stories: the narrator remembers herself as a young child hearing them from her grandmother, as they cooked, hung up laundry, prepared for the Sabbath, or cleaned house for Passover. This framing of the stories emphasizes their continuing pleasure across generations; and customs, ..."
"Follow the Ginger Kitten as he looks for somewhere comfortable to sleep. But the chair's too hard, the box too small, and the wardrobe is full of shoes. Where can the kitten go next? Will he ever find the perfect place?"
"This spellbinding collection of eight well-known stories was created and designed especially for children. Acclaimed author Adèle Geras has dramatically retold familiar operas such as The Magic Flute and Aida, giving us timeless tales filled with magic, love, war, friendship, and a host of larger-than-life characters. Eight popular illustrators have brought these splendid stories to life in a colorful array of styles. Additionally, each ..."
A Candle in the Dark(1st Edition) (Flashbacks) by AdeleGeras, Elsie Lennox Hardcover, 87 Pages, Published 1995 by A & C Black (Childrens Books) ISBN-13: 978-0-7136-4058-8, ISBN: 0-7136-4058-8
"One of a series of stories, each of which is set at a different time in history. This story is set in Germany just before the start of World War II, when all Jewish property-owners had their property systematically destroyed by the Nazis. Clara has to leave her mother, and travel to England."
"A sumptuous retelling of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty with gorgeous full-color art that will bring this tale to life for a new generation of readers. The classic tale of Sleeping Beauty is retold by acclaimed author Adele Geras, and joined with detailed paintings that bring the story to life. When the king and queen throw a banquet in honor of the birth of their daughter, they invite all of the fairies, but one, Skura, who att ..."
Happy Endings(Reprint) by AdeleGeras, Adã¨Le Geras Paperback, 180 Pages, Published 2016 by Paul Dry Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58988-115-0, ISBN: 1-58988-115-X
"Aspiring thespians will find much to relish in this engrossing depiction of the grit and glamour of the theater.”—Publishers WeeklyA satisfying glimpse of what it’s really like to be on stage.”—KirkusSixteen-year-old Mel expects a dull summer—until she is cast in a youth production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters. When rehearsals begin the director tells them, You’ll begin to feel as though the rest of the world has never existed and does ..."
"What if your estate agent could find you not just your perfect house, but your perfect job, your perfect partner... your perfect new life?On paper, Iris Atkins is an estate agent, but she's not just good at finding suitable houses for her clients. In fact, she has a gift: Iris is able to see into their lives and understand exactly what is missing and what they need - and not just in bricks-and-mortar terms either.Of course, concentratin ..."