such as the cover of “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, which features a simple illustration of a tree with a swing hanging from it, symbolizing the innocence and childhood of the main character, Scout.
Arken meets a girl named Talya, a freckle-faced scout-in-training, who warns Arken that Gart plans to kill him. And when word reaches theSea Nymphthat Princess Sharmane’s vessel has been attacked, Arken, who has proved his worth leads the charge against the enemy ship. Somewhere in the...
prizes," died April 28 at age 96. Gardam was perhaps best known forOld Filth(2004), which in a 2015 BBC survey was voted among the 100 greatest British novels. It featured a central character who reappeared in two follow-up novels,The Man in the Wooden Hat(2009) andLast Friends(2013)...
An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination of magic and futuristic technology....
Even if she habitually opened with, “Dear Snotnose,” and signed off with, “Your affectionate bedbug,” that would only be character-revealing the first time she did it, right? But you head-shakers are not convinced by that, are you? I sense that I’m not going to be able to bla...
Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the ...
The book of Negroes made by Lawrence Hill is a story of slavery and the adventure of life that the main character Aminata Diallo lived through. Aminata lived a life of slavery and had a life of adventure. She learned skills that would benefit her for the rest of her life and using all...
Each character, from the noble and courageous Atticus to the enigmatic Boo Radley, who becomes a figure of mystery and fascination for Scout and Jem, is meticulously crafted, revealing complex layers of personality and motivation. The narrative masterfully balances humor with heart-wrenching moments,...
Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the ...
Once I started reading, I was immediately drawn into the world of Maycomb, Alabama. The main character, Scout, was like a little firecracker. She was full of curiosity and had a way of seeing the world that was both naive and profound. I could almost see her running through the ...