Deborah Noyes Libros

How did Little Women-- the beloved literary classic and inspiration for Greta Gerwig's acclaimed feature film adaptation--come to be? This stunning biography explores the unique family and unusual circumstances of literary icon Louisa May Alcott. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. How did these cherished characters come to be? Louisa May Alcott, the author of one of the most famous "girl" books of all time, was anything but a well-mannered young lady. A tomboy as well as a ravenous reader, Louisa took comfort in fictional characters that were as passionate and willful as she was--and whose wild imaginations were a match for her own. She was often found roaming the woods near her home in Concord, Massachusetts, or exploring the natural world in the company of the great Transcendentalist thinkers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Here is a beautiful portrait of Louisa May Alcott, a woman influenced by her father, a penniless philosopher, her mother, with whom she shared a great connection, and, of course, her three sisters. Featuring unique indigo illustrations, Deborah Noyes unveils how Louisa's natural spirit, loving family, and unconventional circumstances inspired the timeless masterpiece that is Little Women.

The narrative highlights the lives of marginalized women connected to P. T. Barnum, offering a fresh perspective on the entertainers who formed the backbone of his empire. Through interwoven fictionalized stories, Deborah Noyes explores their struggles, aspirations, and resilience, shedding light on their often-overlooked contributions to the world of entertainment. This unique approach not only humanizes these figures but also critiques the societal norms of their time.

Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn a living as an aeronaut, captured the world's attention with nearly 70 spectacular flights in the early 19th century. Her remarkable journey included surviving a revolution and becoming a favorite of Napoleon, who honored her as the Aeronaut of the Official Festivals. The narrative explores the thrilling era of Balloonmania that captivated Europe, influencing artists and dreamers alike, culminating in her tragic end over Paris in 1819, witnessed by thousands.

A riveting middle-grade biography about Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to work as a professional aeronaut in France in the late 1700s, set against the thrilling backdrop of early flight. Before Amelia Earhart, there was Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn her living in the air. While no one knows the fate of Earhart, a terrified crowd of thousands looked on as French aeronaut Sophie Blanchard met her end in a tragic blaze of glory over the streets of Paris in 1819. But first, Blanchard made nearly 70 spectacular flights, survived a revolution, and become a court favorite of the emperor Napoleon (who gave her the title, "Aeronaut of the Official Festivals") and later of the King of France. Set against the backdrop of the history of flight, watch as Balloonmania-- a phenomenon that riveted all of Europe-- took hold and inspired a great many artists authors, and dreamers. This lively scrapbook-style biography with more than fifty black-and-white photos throughout, introduces a frightened, nervous girl who became a fearless legend in the skies.

A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, this bewitching narrative nonfiction graphic novel visually imagines the haunting details behind the Salem witch trials.

"Get ready to sleep with the lights on!" — GIRLS' LIFE A lovesick count and the ghost of his brutalized servant . . . a serial killer who defies death . . . a house with a violent mind of its own and another that holds a grotesque secret within its peeling walls. Here are witches who feast on faces, changeling rites of passage, a venerable vampire contemplating his end, and a fanged brat who drains the patience of a bumbling teenage boy. Here too are a flamboyant young novelist in search of a subject more compelling than his own eerie existence and the daughter of a sorcerer fighting to free her lover — and her will — from sinister bonds. Enter the world of GOTHIC!, a celebration of the literary form made famous by such writers as Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe. With chilling stories by: Joan Aiken M. T. Anderson Neil Gaiman Caitlín R. Kiernan Gregory Maguire Garth Nix Celia Rees Janni Lee Simner Vivian Vande Velde Barry Yourgrau

Hannah lebt in der Zeit der großen Tulpenspekulation im Holland des 17. Jahrhunderts. Als ihr Vater beim Börsencrash alles verliert, öffnet das kleine Mädchen – bestärkt durch ihren Freund Rembrandt – ihm die Augen für die wichtigen Dinge des Lebens: die Schönheit der Natur und die Liebe einer Tochter. Ein wunderschönes Bilderbuch, das im Stil der großen Malerei jener Zeit gestaltet ist. Hannah liebt Blumen – nicht nur die so kostbaren Tulpen, sondern auch die einfachen Wiesenblumen. Und sie liebt ihren Vater. Dieser aber wird immer verschlossener, denn er hat Sorgen. Er hat mit Tulpen spekuliert, die an der Börse immer höher gehandelt wurden – und nun ist die Tulpenblase geplatzt; er hat sein ganzes Geld verloren. Unter den Freunden des Vaters ist auch der Maler Rembrandt, der Hannah darin bestärkt, die Natur mit ihren eigenen Augen zu sehen, statt sie nach ihrem Börsenwert zu beurteilen. Und so ist es am Ende Hannah, die ihren Vater lehrt, dass es wichtigere Dinge gibt als Geld: nämlich die Schönheit der Natur und die Liebe einer Tochter. Deborah Noyes erzählt nicht nur eine anrührende Geschichte, sie führt Kinder auch erzählend in die holländische Kunst des 17. Jahrhunderts und in die Gesellschaft ein, in der sie entstanden ist. Und Bagram Ibatoulline lässt die Kunst eines Vermeer und eines Rembrandt in seinen Bildern wieder lebendig werden.