Daniel Nayeri es un escritor y editor cuya obra se caracteriza por una distintiva mezcla de ingenio y profunda perspicacia. Basándose en un rico tapiz de experiencias, su escritura profundiza en las complejidades de la existencia humana con una perspectiva única. El estilo de Nayeri es celebrado por su fluidez y su habilidad para sumergir a los lectores en mundos vívidamente realizados. Más allá de sus esfuerzos literarios, es un artista multifacético cuyo enfoque poco convencional informa su producción creativa.
"At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. But Khosrou's stories are beautiful, and terrifying, from the moment his family fled Iran in the middle of the night with the secret police moments behind them, back to the refugee camps of Italy, and further back to Isfahan."--
Sasha and Puck must reverse Papa's potion--and get their home back!
Written entirely on an iPhone, this quartet of YA novellas by Another Pan and Another Faust author Daniel Nayeri showcases four different genres. This bold collection of novellas by Another series author Daniel Nayeri features four riveting tales. These modern riffs on classic genres will introduce young adult readers to a broad range of writing styles that explore universally compelling themes such as identity and belonging, betrayal and friendship, love and mortality. Straw House: A Western sizzling with suspense, set in a land where a rancher grows soulless humans and a farmer grows living toys. Wood House: This science-fiction tale plunges the reader into a future where reality and technology blend imperceptibly, and a teenage girl must race to save the world from a nano-revolution that a corporation calls “ReCreation Day.” Brick House: This detective story set in modern NYC features a squad of “wish police” and a team of unlikely detectives. Blow: A comedic love story told by none other than Death himself, portrayed here as a handsome and charismatic hero who may steal your heart in more ways than one. With humor, suspense, and relatable prose, this hip and cutting-edge collection dazzles.
An ancient Egyptian spell transforms the Marlowe School into a dark underworld, drawing sixteen-year-old Wendy and her brother John into a perilous adventure. Their discovery of THE BOOK OF GATES leads them to unleash sinister forces lurking beneath Manhattan. As the school becomes increasingly haunted, a charming new R.A. named Peter reveals the dire consequences of their actions. This sequel reimagines Peter Pan, blending themes of immortality with a gripping, atmospheric fantasy that explores the dangers of curiosity and power.
Years after vanishing, five teens reappear with a strange governess, and when they enter New York City's most prestigious high school, they soar to suspicious heights with the help of their benefactor's extraordinary "gifts."
A young boy grieving his mother's loss embarks on a fantastical adventure, exploring themes of love and remembrance. This emotional palindrome picture book intricately weaves a narrative that highlights the enduring connections we maintain with those we have lost. Through vibrant illustrations and a captivating storyline, it invites readers to reflect on the beauty that remains in the wake of grief.
The book is a guide to the principles of creative storytelling. It covers the essential elements like conflict, characters and their motivation, dialogue, plot, theme, and, of course, the climax. How to Tell a Story combines the surprising whimsy of Mad Libs with the compelling fun of storytelling cubes.