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Eva Ibbotson

    21 de enero de 1925 – 20 de octubre de 2010

    Eva Ibbotson fue una autora británica celebrada por sus novelas imaginativas y humorísticas tanto para niños como para adultos. Sus obras frecuentemente presentan criaturas y lugares mágicos, aunque a ella misma le desagradaba contemplar lo sobrenatural, creando estos personajes para disminuir el miedo de los lectores a tales cosas. Ibbotson a menudo critica la "avaricia financiera y la sed de poder", incorporando estos rasgos en sus antagonistas. Su profundo amor por la naturaleza y el paisaje austriaco, que a menudo sirve como escenario de sus historias, es claramente evidente en sus contribuciones literarias.

    Eva Ibbotson
    One Dog and His Boy
    The Dragonfly Pool
    Madensky Square
    Journey to the River Sea
    The Abominables/One Dog and His Boy
    El regalo de un nuevo amanecer
    • Impulsiva, apasionada e inteligente, Ruth Berger ha vivido sin preocupaciones en su adorada Viena natal hasta la anexión de Austria por parte de Hitler. Toda su familia, de origen judío, se ha visto obligada a huir a Inglaterra y solo ella ha quedado atrapada en una ciudad donde la sombra del terror comienza a alargarse. En su ayuda acude Quin Somerville, un brillante paleontólogo inglés, discípulo y amigo de su padre.

      El regalo de un nuevo amanecer
      4,2
    • The Abominables/One Dog and His Boy

      • 528 páginas
      • 19 horas de lectura

      High on a Himalayan mountain, a young explorer is snatched from her tent by a gigantic, hairy monster. But she soon discovers that the yeti is a brave and noble beast - and he needs her help. Dog-crazy Hal longs for a dog and finally his parents let him choose one. But they don't tell him that Fleck is only on loan for the weekend. Can Hal and Fleck find a way to be together?

      The Abominables/One Dog and His Boy
      4,2
    • Journey to the River Sea

      • 304 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at 13, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful, joyous and award-winning adventure.

      Journey to the River Sea
      4,2
    • Madensky Square

      • 400 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      A rich and witty classic novel of love, community and home from the award- winning and best-loved Eva Ibbotson, introduced by Laura Wood.

      Madensky Square
      4,1
    • The Dragonfly Pool

      • 398 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure . . . will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Tamil, before it's too late?

      The Dragonfly Pool
      4,1
    • One Dog and His Boy

      • 208 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But his wealthy parents refuse to allow him one, until they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when he discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away - taking Fleck with him. A wonderful adventure from a great and much-loved children's author.

      One Dog and His Boy
      4,1
    • The Star of Kazan

      • 388 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Annika has never had a birthday. Instead she celebrates her Found Day, the day a housemaid and a cook to three eccentric Viennese professors found her and took her home. There, Annika has made a happy life in the servants' quarters, surrounded with friends, including the elderly woman next door who regales Annika with stories of her performing days and her countless admirers - especially the Russian count who gave her the legendary emerald, the Star of Kazan. And yet, Annika still dreams of finding her true mother. But when a glamorous stranger arrives claiming to be Annika's mother, and whisks her away to a crumbling, spooky castle, Annika discovers that all is not as it seems in her newfound home...

      The Star of Kazan
      4,1
    • The Beasts of Clawstone Castle

      • 232 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      When Madlyn and Rollo are sent to staying at ancient Clawstone Castle, they soon fall in love with the house and its eccentric, penniless inhabitants. There's grumpy, limping Uncle George, mousey Miss Emily, and reclusive Cousin Howard who hardly ever leaves his library. But, the children are especially enchanted by the Cattle of Clawstone Park.

      The Beasts of Clawstone Castle
      4,0
    • A Company of Swans

      • 400 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      An enchanting love story set in the Amazon, by the award-winning and bestselling author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson, with new introduction by Joanna Nadin.

      A Company of Swans
      4,0
    • Island of the Aunts

      • 304 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Set on an uncharted island, two characters, Minette and Fabio, find themselves kidnapped by three kind but eccentric elderly sisters. As they adapt to their new surroundings, they discover a sense of belonging and purpose in helping the sisters rescue distressed creatures. The story combines adventure with themes of community and compassion, enhanced by charming illustrations that bring their unique experiences to life.

      Island of the Aunts
      4,0