Showing results for "Tommy" in Literature & Fiction

Poor Tommy was a little boy forced to live by his wits until a rich man invited him to sing for his supper in this tale that tells of the events that led up to the famous nursery rhyme, written by L. Frank Baum, the writer of The Wizard of Oz.

Ben Cutler loves everything about soccer! He's got a great team, and they have the best pre-game chants and half-time jokes. He and his best friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And Ben is good at soccer. Like REALLY good. Too good for a casual rec team. Soon, he's recruited for a travel team.

Vet du vad skrock är? Det är inte så lätt att förklara, men det handlar om att man tror att olika saker ska hända bara för att vissa saker sker. Till exempel att man ska få otur om en svart katt går över gatan, eller om man går under en stege eller visslar inomhus. Knasigt? Ja, kanske...

Der orangefarbene Kater Tommy Tom verliert seinen geliebten Teddybären, während er schläft. Gemeinsam mit seiner Freundin Mauzi Maus begibt er sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche, die weit über den heimischen Garten hinausgeht.

Tommy Toms Garten ist plötzlich mit einer weißen Schneeschicht bedeckt! Während Tommy Tom und Mauzi Maus durch den Schnee tollen, steckt ein neuer Nachbarshund seine Nase durch die Hecke. Er ist groß und laut und wild. Bei ihrer überstürzten Flucht entdecken die verschreckten Katzen einen Schlitten, und eine abenteuerliche Reise beginnt, bei der sich am Ende der neue Nachbarshund als unerwarteter Held entpuppt.

This is the story about Tommy and how he came to better understand the animals around him. Tommy has a favourite stone that he likes to sit upon to think about his day and ponder his troubles. He comes to name this stone the wishing-stone, as it seems to grant his impulsive wishes to become various animals that happen to cross his path while sitting there. Tommy learns first-hand about the exciting life of these animals and gains a new perspective after each exciting adventure.

Tommy Tomlinson is a five-year-old boy with a small body, a big bedroom closet and even bigger fears about what lives in the closet between the hours of midnight and five a.m. each night. Nestled in a cozy-ivy-covered cottage, Tommy lived happily with his mom, dad, brother Jeffrey and a big yellow dog named Ralph, down a country lane on the outskirts of a smallish town called Fernhill. Four days ago, a huge rainstorm hit the town.

The good Doctor Dolittle, accompanied by his devoted animal friends, sets sail once again. This time it is a voyage of discovery, to learn the secret of the Shellfish language, and to teach Tommy Stubbins, the Doctor's young protege, all there is to know about animals and their languages. Choosing their destination by opening an atlas, closing their eyes, and touching the page with a pencil, they set off on the most amazing voyage.

Deputy Sheriff Tug Blackstock longs for a loyal companion to assist him in his duties. Enter Jim, a dog whose appearance might initially remind one of a slender young black bear rather than a typical pet. Together, they form an unlikely duo that captivates the imagination, especially in the enchanting backdrop of the backwoods. This tale unfolds alongside three other captivating stories. - Summary by Story text and David Wales

Tidligt om morgenen, mens menneskene stadig sover, pusler det i byens baggårde. Her har Tommy og de andre rotter travlt med at lede efter madrester, så de kan få noget i maven. Men det skal gå hurtigt, for viceværten kan dukke op hvert et øjeblik - og han er efter dem med skovlen. En morgen får Tommy færten af en herlig osteduft, som lokker ham om bord på et gammelt sejlskib nede på havnen. Og så er der dømt eventyr! Per Riis Ebbesen (f. 1948) er en dansk forfatter, der har skrevet en lang række populære børne- og ungdomsbøger.

Join us for a delightful tale of Tommy, a wealthy boy from Virginia who has always reveled in the joys of Christmas abundance. However, when he realizes that his toys fail to bring him true happiness, he begins to empathize with his less fortunate neighbor, Johnny. Through this heartwarming journey, Tommy learns that genuine joy comes not from receiving, but from the act of giving. - Summary by Miles Smith

In a world shaped by contrasting beliefs, Tommy Blake finds himself at the center of a profound battle of love between his atheist father and devoutly Catholic mother. With unwavering courage and steadfast loyalty to his Faith, Tommy navigates the challenges that threaten to alter his future and lead him down a path of spiritual turmoil. Written by Brother Ernest Ryan, a Holy Cross Brother and the visionary founder of Dujarie Press, this captivating tale reflects his dedication to inspiring young readers through juvenile biographies and fictional stories of saints. Join Tommy on his ...

The world’s most reluctant reader, Charlie Joe Jackson, is becoming an expert in extra credit. How is that possible? His report card is so grim that Charlie Joe has promised his parents that he’ll get straight As so they won’t send him to an academic summer camp. Now, instead of finagling ways to get out of reading, Charlie Joe is staying late after school, posing for art class, and even acting in a school play about the inventor of paper towels...all while falling for the new girl in town! If there’s one thing Charlie Joe is discovering, it’s that extra credit can definitely make your life extra complicated.

Zunächst sieht es nach einem geruhsamen Job aus: Dada und Welf sollen im Auftrag von Herrn Erdmann ein neuartiges Fortbewegungsmittel testen. Dieses von einem neuartigen System namens „Magical Intelligence" geschaffene Gefährt entpuppt sich allerdings als höchst eigenwillig und die Testfahrt droht zu einer gefährlichen Falle zu werden.

From the author of the award-winning Game Changer comes a new novel about two student-athletes searching for stardom, a young reporter searching for the truth, and a crosstown basketball rivalry that goes too far. 

Bailey's writing has been described thusly by the Newark Evening News: "Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers. He made it a habit to never 'write down' to children and frequently used words beyond the average juvenile vocabulary, believing that youngsters respond to the stimulus of the unfamiliar. (Wikipedia)

Tommy is a little blind kitten whose mother teaches him about the traditions of the American Flag, what it means to be an American, and to live in the best country in the world.

Read by the author. A book of affirmations inspired by Scripture from contemporary singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger, My Beloved Child: Words of Love from the Father shows children just how big and never-ending God's love is for them. Inspired by Sarah's viral song "Belovedness," this lyrical...

Read by the author and features brand-new whimsical music composed to take little ones on a fun and truth-filled musical journey! When a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity? Bestselling author, spoken-word...

Toms World-Of-WerWizards-Gilde „Rübenbrei" hat Tickets für ein Mittelalterfestival gewonnen – inklusive der Campingstandplätze! Als sich herausstellt, dass weder Dada noch Welf als erwachsene Begleitpersonen mitfahren können, schlägt Herr Erdmann Dieter Fleetenbecker vor.