New Releases by Berlie Doherty

Doherty weaves together ancient stories from Iceland, Scotland and Ireland for this tale of a selkie. PW''s starred review praised the strong characterizations and especially the "hauntingly melodic tone evoking the rhythm of (Nordic) harbors". Ages 10-up.

Authentic retellings of twelve familiar and well-loved fairy tales, gorgeously illustrated. With a poet''s ear and deep respect for the magic at the heart of our most resonant fairy tales, acclaimed author Berlie Doherty casts a sumptuous spell. Her masterful and authentic retellings of twelve treasured tales are well-matched by Jane Ray''s evocative illustrations. Teeming with rich colors, golden trim patterns, silhouettes, and symbols, these pictures—like the timeless stories they interpret—are to be pored over and cherished. Come back to CINDERELLA, SNOW WHITE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE FROG PRINCE, and eight other beloved tales. Enter a haunting world of magic and enchantment.

A Welsh adaptation of The Snakestone, a tender story about a fifteen year-old adopted boy who embarks on a journey to look for his natural mother and reaches a better understanding of himself; for 12-15 year-old readers.

LA VIE EST FACILE ET LEGERE POUR CHRIS ET HELLEN. ILS S''AIMENT. QUAND HELLEN DECOUVRE QU''ELLE EST ENCEINTE, ELLE N''A QUE SEIZE ANS. L''UNIVERS BASCULE. A qui parler, que faut-il faire ? Elle entreprend de se confier à cet être qui prend peu à peu possession de sa vie, de son corps. Un inconnu qu''elle rejette puis apprend à accepter. Son rapport aux autres se transforme, ses certitudes sont ébranlées. Un sujet essentiel, un ton juste, des personnages bouleversants.

When Sally brings home a new cat, her old cat, Paddiwak, hisses and storms off into the night.

Depuis la mort de son père, Andrew ne parle presque plus. Mais son instituteur décide de monter une pièce de théâtre et lui propose de jouer le rôle de l''oiseau d''or. Andrew accepte...

One night Harry and his dog follow the mysterious midnight man on his silent-hooved horse through the streets and to the edge of the moors before being returned home by the moon.

Winner 1995 NASEN Award for special educ. needs. Short chapters. A boy grieves after his father''s death. 6 yrs+

A collection of short stories based on the theme of relationships.

Explores the conservation issue.

Eighteen-year-old Chris and his girlfriend Helen struggle to cope with two shocks that change their relationship and their plans for the future; the discovery that Helen is pregnant and the reappearance of Chris’s mother who left the family when he was ten.

While searching for his birthmother, fifteen-year-old James, a championship diver, discovers who his real parents are and where his real home is.

One Christmas Eve, as two young children are walking through the snow-covered countryside, they come across a man who looks just like the Old Father Christmas in their picture book at home. They dream that he will bring them a Christmas tree, like the one he carries in the book, but when it appears in their living room, covered in candles and gifts, it is more wonderful than any picture they have ever seen. This charming story now features a stunning new cover, evoking all the warmth and tradition that surrounds this special time of year.

Rachel invites her entire class for a ride on the family barge pulled by Snowy, the horse.