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Genre:Художественная литература (fiction)
language:English
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RIGGS, RANSOM
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children / Riggs, Ransom ... – Philadelphia : Quirk Books, 2011. - 352 p., il.; . . – [N. c.] – 978-1-59474-476-1 (в пер.) : 50 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40144
Subject headings
- American novels
Annotation
Unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous...
Keywords
novels, american novels, horror, mysticism, literature of american writers
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MEAD, RICHELLE
The Golden Lily : Bloodlines novel / Mead, Richelle ... – USA : Penguin Group, 2012. - 417, [1] p.– (Vampire Academy series. . . – [N. c.] – 978-1-59514-318-1 (в пер.) : 50 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40145
Subject headings
- American novels
Annotation
Sydney Sage is main hero of the novel. She is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives
Keywords
novels, american novels, fantastic novels of american writers, urban fantasy
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BLUME, JUDY
Tales of a fourth grade nothing / Blume, Judy ... – New York : Puffin Books, 2012. - 110, [13] p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-14-240881-0 : 30 tg.
UDC:
821.111(73)-3
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40150
Subject headings
- American fiction
Annotation
Two is a crowd when Peter and his little brother, Fudge, are in the same room. Grown-ups think Fudge is absolutely adorable, but Peter and his pet turtle, Dribble, know the truth. From throwing temper tantrums to smearing mashed potatoes on the wall, Fudge causes mischief wherever he goes. What will the tiny terror do next?
Keywords
american prose, american literature, books for kids, literature for children, tales of american writers
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LARSSON, STIEG
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo / Larsson, Stieg ... – New York : Vintage Books, A Division of Random House, 2009. - 600, [1] p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-307-45454-6 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40159
Subject headings
- American novels
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This book combines murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue into a complex and atmospheric novel. The heroes of the book - a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they trap into a vein of iniquity and corruption
Keywords
american novels, american detectives, thriller
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KINSELLA, SOPHIE
Confessions of a Shopaholic / Kinsella, Sophie ... – New York : A Dell Book, 2009. - 348 p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-440-24487-5 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Г 2013/4989
Subject headings
- American novels
Annotation
The main character of this book Rebecca Bloomwood, is America’s favorite shopaholic—a young woman with a big heart, big dreams…and just one little weakness
Keywords
fiction, american literature, life stories
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HOLM, JENNIFER L.
Turtle in Paradise / Holm, Jennifer L. ... – USA : A Yearling book, 2011. - 188, [7] p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-375-83690-9 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40163
Subject headings
- American novels
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This book will help to teach students about history and its effectson life today. The book is set in the summer of 1935 which was during the Great Depression.This book will give kids a great insight on what life was like as an eleven year old during this time in the history, the hardships that lie within and how good life was as well. "Turtle in Paradise" starts with a young heroine named Turtle. She is living with her mom who is a single mother...
Keywords
american novels, books for children, literature of american writers, american history
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O"BRIEN, ROBERT C.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH / O"Brien, Robert C. ... – New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 1986. - 233 p., ill.; . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-689-71068-1, 0-689-71068-2 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-93(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40152
Subject headings
- American novels for young readers
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It is an action-packed middle grade novel by Robert C. O"Brien. It"s a story about mice and rats - but they"re very human little things, even though the main characters are rats and mice, each chapter is full of surprises, emotion, plot twists, and exciting events
Keywords
american fiction, literature for children, american writers
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VANDERPOOL, CLARE
Moon over Manifest / Vanderpool, Clare . – 1st ed. .. – USA : A Yearling book, 2011. - 351 p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-375-85829-1 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40160
Subject headings
- American novels
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The book was awarded the 2011 Newbery Medal for excellence in children"s literature. The story follows a young and adventurous girl named Abilene who is sent to Manifest, Kansas by her father in the summer of 1936. The author"s note at the end of the book states that the fictional town of Manifest, Kansas, is based on the real town of Frontenac, Kansas
Keywords
fiction, american literature, economical depressions, american writers
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DICAMILLO, KATE
Because of Winn-Dixie / DiCamillo, Kate . – 1st ed. .. – Melrose Park : Candlewick Press, 2009. - 182 p. - Newberry Honor Book . . – [N. c.] – 978-0-7636-4432-1 : 30 tg.
UDC:
821.111.-93(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40151
Subject headings
- American novels
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This is well-crafted, realistic, and heartwarming story. A totally lovable dog and likable characters are part of this humorously gentle, warm, enthralling story about all sorts of friendships. The writing is clear, simple and high quality
Keywords
dogs-fiction, city life, american writers
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SENZAI, N. H.
Shooting Kabul / Senzai, N. H. ... – New York [etc.] : A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2011. - 273, [2] p. . . – [N. c.] – 978-1-4424-0195-2 : 40 tg.
UDC:
821.111-31(73)
Shelf code:
Л 2013/40162
Subject headings
- American novels
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This story grips you from the first moment when Fadi and family lose six year old Mariam as they are trying to escape from war-torn Afghanistan. Not only a great lesson on the challenges faced by immigrant families, but a truly heartwarming and emotional story
Keywords
Afgan Americans, emigration, immigrant experience, fiction
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RIGGS, RANSOM
MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (2011)
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