Penguin readers level 1: little women - louisa may alcottová

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Little Women is the story of a poor American family in the American Civil War. The four sisters, Beth, Jo, Meg and Amy are very different. But together they work hard and help their mother and father. Sometimes their lives are very happy, and sometimes they are very sad. But the family's love always helps them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women tells the story of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March growing up in nineteethcentury America. Born into a poor but loving family, the girls must overcome personal difficulties and challenges to find selffulfilment and happiness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them?'A heart-warming tale of love, sisterhood and hardship during the New England Civil War, Little Women tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away at war and enter into various scrapes and adventures as they do so. Alcott beautifully interweaves bad times and good as her characters struggle with the trials and tribulations of growing up and their relationships with one another.show less (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major BBC television series from the creator of Call the MidwifeRecognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is an utterly beguiling novel which tells the story of the courageous and ingenious March sisters; Jo, the independent tomboy; Beth, who is delicate and loving; pretty and kind Meg; and beautiful, precocious Amy, the baby of the family. Their devoted mother Marmee, recently impoverished, must care for them alone whilst their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.This Macmillan Collector's Library edition includes the sequel, Good Wives, which picks up the girls' stories three years on, and features an afterword by publisher Anna South.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another' Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble. BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life and how it inspired her famous story, and find out which of the March sisters you most resemble! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Teil I und II des amerikanischen Klassikers in edler Schmuckausgabe mit Goldprägung. Neuengland in den 1860er-Jahren: Die Schwestern Meg, Jo, Betty und Amy halten eng zusammen, denn ihr Vater ist als Pastor im amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg, und finanziell ist die Familie nicht auf Rosen gebettet. Die vier so ganz verschiedenen Mädchen durchleben ihre Jugend mit allem, was sie ihnen bietet und zumutet – Nachbarjungs und Moralapostel, Theatergänge und Sonntagsschule, Glück und Leid. »Little Women« erzählt von den verschlungenen Wegen, auf denen die vier jungen Frauen ihren Platz in der Welt erobern. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes - experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish - but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken.Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community, Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve.The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever.Good Wives takes up the story of the March sisters, some three years later, when, as young adults, they must face up to the inevitable trials and traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This beautiful collectible edition presents three novels from one of the most beloved American authors: Louisa May Alcott. It includes her most famous and cherished classic, Little Women, about the lives of four sisters in Civil War–era America, as well as its sequels, Little Men and Jo’s Boys. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Part of `Penguin's` beautiful hardback `Clothbound Classics` series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four `little women` enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. The charming story of the March sisters, `Little Women` has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer. Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by award-winning writer Laura Wood. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community, it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband, who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War, and Meg, Jo,Beth, and Amy experience domestic trials and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up and fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical, and in Jo's character Alcott portrays a strong-minded and independent woman, determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts,and of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed' Continuing the adventures of the March sisters from Little Women, Little Men follows the story of spirited, determined Jo, now married with two sons, and running a school. But this is no conventional school. Its pupils are a band of boisterous orphans, pillow fights are allowed on Saturdays, and each child is respected for who they are – including Nat, a skinny, nervous boy with a talent for the violin.Showing how families can take many forms, Louisa M. Alcott’s beloved novel is a celebration of the magic of childhood. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March - now Mrs Jo Bhaer - couldn't be happier. But the boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and their mischievous antics call for the warm and affectionate support of the whole March family to help avoid disaster... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Taylor Swift started singing and writing songs at a very young age. Now she is a very famous singer - and lots more! How did she get there? This book tells the story of her life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

These folk tales tell the stories of four brave girls from four different countries around the world: Zanzibar, Japan, India and China. The girls all have to do dangerous and difficult things, so they must be strong and clever. Join them on their adventures!Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills.Tales of Adventurous Girls, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Sometimes families are happy, and sometimes they fight. Sometimes life is good, and sometimes it is not easy. It is the same for the Marsh Lions in Kenya's Masai Mara, and for all animal families. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. He is angry that people are not working. Then, he meets the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley. Can Scrooge be a good person before it is too late?Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills.A Christmas Carol, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.A man crashes in the desert and meets the little prince. Through his pictures and stories, the man learns about the important things in life - like love and friends. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

«Yo intentaré ser lo que él llama una mujercita, y procuraré no ser tan tosca e indomable y cumpliré con mis obligaciones en casa en lugar de querer estar siempre en otra parte explicó Jo, convencida de que dominar su temperamento era una misión mucho más ardua que la de mantener a raya a unos cuantos rebeldes sureños.»Gracias a la edición de Austral el lector puede acercarse a las aventuras de las cuatro hermanas March a través de la traducción de Gloria Méndez, que recupera el texto de la primera edición de la obra, publicada entre 1868 y 1869, y mantiene intactos el vigor y la contundencia de la novela de Louisa May Alcott. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Romantická Meg, nezkrotná Jo, nenápadná Beth a rozmazlená Amy. Čtyři sestry, které musejí čelit stesku po tatínkovi, který bojuje v občanské válce, chudobě či vážné nemoci, ale hlavně svým vlastním ambicím, tužbám a malým nectnostem. Čtyři dívčí hrdinky, jež postupně dospívají, zakládají vlastní rodiny a poznávají velké lásky, velké smutky, všední strasti i nevšední krásy života. To jsou proslulé Malé ženy, které se již po generace zapisují do srdcí stále nových čtenářů nejen v Americe, kde si získaly status rodinné klasiky a věčného bestselleru. Malé ženy přinášíme českých čtenářům v kompletní nezkrácené podobě včetně druhého dílu, jenž sleduje další osudy sester Marchových. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kto sú „malé ženy“? Štyri dospievajúce sestry, romantická Meg, chlapčenská Jo, utiahnutá Betsy a miláčik rodiny Amy, ktoré statočne čelia životu, smútku za otcom, ktorý bojuje v občianskej vojne, biede, odriekaniu a každodenným starostiam o prežitie, za pomoci láskavej matky a priateľstva obetavého suseda, mladého gentlemana Laurieho. Rozdielnosť pováh a správania sestier je kľúčom k úspechu knihy, podľa ktorej nakrútili niekoľko filmov, a už viac ako sto rokov dojíma a rozosmieva dievčenské srdcia, čím si získala status večného bestsellera. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Good Wives is the second story about the March family.Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures ahead of them. Although they all face painful trials along the way - from Meg's sad lesson in housekeeping to Laurie's disappointment in love and a tragedy which touches them all - each of the girls finally finds happiness, if not always in the way they expect.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more..Also in Puffin Classics: Little Women, Little Men and Jo's Boys. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dnes už vpravdě klasický román, který by neměl chybět v žádné knihovně. Čtou jej jedním dechem dcery, maminky i babičky a každá generace v něm najde to své. Příběh čtyř sester je zasazený do doby občanské války v Americe v letech 1861-1865, kde bojuje i jejich tatínek. Dívky se strachují o jeho život, čelí velké chudobě a nemocem a přitom prožívají každodenní starosti i radosti, jak se sluší na mladé slečny v jejich věku. Tuhle knihu by měla číst každá rodina, je plná bezpodmínečné lásky ke svým bližním a ukazuje, jak důležité jsou hodnoty, které tak zoufale potřebujeme v každé době: přátelství, láska, odpuštění, soucit, život v pravdě. Doba, ve které žijeme, ovlivňuje náš život více, než by se mohlo zdát. Přečtěte si, jak jejím výzvám čelí naše čtyři hrdinky. Bestseller o romantické Meg, nezkrotné Jo, nenápadné Beth a rozmazlené Amy si můžete přečíst ve verzi ze 70. let, přeložené a převyprávěné Jindřiškou Smetanovou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘We can't do much, being "only girls, "' said Anna; 'but if each does one small chore somewhere it will pave the way for better work’. From the author of 'Little Women', this short story follows a group of young Boston girls who discover the power of kindness and of sharing their abundance. As descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, they call themselves the May Flower Club. Instead of gathering to sew and read, they decide to spend their time helping the poor over the winter. They each choose and commit to a project, which they will reveal to each other the following spring if they succeed. But success does not come without struggle. Inspiring, wholesome, and filled with lessons applicable in our world today, "May Flowers" is a classic Louisa May Alcott story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Každá je jiná, ale všechny po svém usilují o štěstí, lásku a životní naplnění. Během prvního roku bojů Severu proti Jihu prožívají čtyři sestry rozdílných povah pod dohledem starostlivé matky nejrůznější sourozenecká škádlení, nacházejí přátelství, snaží se pomáhat druhým a potkávají je první citové zmatky. Romantická Meg, nezkrotná Jo, plachá Beth a rozmazlená Amy musejí čelit stesku po tatínkovi, který bojuje v občanské válce, nedostatku či vážné chorobě, ale hlavně svým vlastním ambicím, tužbám a malým nectnostem. Čte Andrea Elsnerová. Formát: 2 x CD Mp3 Délka nahrávky: 3 hodiny 34 minut (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Každá je jiná, ale všechny po svém usilují o štěstí, lásku a životní naplnění. Během prvního roku bojů Severu proti Jihu prožívají čtyři sestry rozdílných povah pod dohledem starostlivé matky nejrůznější sourozenecká škádlení, nacházejí přátelství, snaží se pomáhat druhým a potkávají je první citové zmatky. Romantická Meg, nezkrotná Jo, plachá Beth a rozmazlená Amy musejí čelit stesku po tatínkovi, který bojuje v občanské válce, nedostatku či vážné chorobě, ale hlavně svým vlastním ambicím, tužbám a malým nectnostem. „Malé ženy jsou dodnes klasikou a na rozdíl od mnoha jiných děl 19. století nebyly nikdy zapomenuty. Něco z jejich kouzla zřejmě dokáže odolat času i proměnám literárního vkusu.“ Jana Kunová, překladatelka Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Louis May Alcott (1832—1888) Americká spisovatelka vyrostla v harmonické rodině, která žila v duchu německé transcendentalistické filozofie. Finanční situace ji už v mládí přiměla, aby pracovala jako učitelka, švadlena, guvernantka, pomocnice a nakonec i spisovatelka. První publikovanou povídku Soupeřící malíři (The Rival Painters) napsala v šestnácti letech. O dva roky později následovala první kniha Květinové bajky (Flower Fables, 1854), roku 1860 začala přispívat do magazínu Atlantic Monthly. Pod pseudonymem A. M. Barnard psala kvůli výdělku i brakovou literaturu. Skutečný úspěch přišel až s první částí románu Malé ženy (Little women or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, 1868), v němž se inspirovala vlastním dětstvím. Knihu psala na objednávku a brzy k ní přibyla i druhá část (Good wives, 1869), kde líčí dospívání svých hrdinek a jejich hledání manželského štěstí. Později doplnila další díly Malí muži (Little men, 1871) nebo Jo a její hoši (Jo’s boys, 1886). Zastávala abolicionistické a feministické názory, byla obránkyní sufražetek a stala se první ženou registrovanou do volební komise v Concordu. Andrea Elsnerová (*1977) Po studiu herectví na pražské konzervatoři nastoupila do angažmá v Městském divadle Mladá Boleslav. Odtud v roce 1999 přešla do Divadla na Vinohradech, kde působí dodnes. Na televizní obrazovce se poprvé objevila v seriálu Prima sezona (1994) a ve stejném roce ztvárnila roli novicky ve filmu Řád, za kterou byla nominována na Českého lva a oceněna Zlatým glóbem na pražském MFF. Největší popularitu ale získala díky seriálu Četnické humoresky (2000, 2003) a objevila se také v dalších televizních sériích Život na zámku, Hříšní lidé města brněnského, Hraběnky či Cukrárna, dále v pohádce Rumplcimprcampr (1997) nebo ve snímcích Fany (1995), Co chytneš v žitě (1998) či Rafťáci (2008). Kromě toho úspěšně spolupracuje s rozhlasem a věnuje se dabingu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Bestseller, který nikdy neomrzí. Příběh čtyř sester odehrávající se v době občanské války v Americe. Romantické ideály a sourozenecká soudržnost pomáhají přežít krutou dobu. Zpola autobiografický román, v němž autorka líčí příběh své rodiny. Čtyři sestry, sedmnáctiletá Markéta, šestnáctiletá Josefína, čtrnáctiletá Líza a nejmladší Amálie, dospívají za americké občanské války, která se jich osobně velmi dotýká. Vždyť v ní bojuje i jejich tatínek. Dívky se strachují o jeho život, rodina se potýká s chudobou i nemocemi. Přesto z románu prosvítá odhodlanost, soudržnost a odvaha čelit životním nesnázím. Aniž by to okázale dávaly najevo, ovlivňují život sester pravdivost, láska, přátelství, soucit a odpuštění. Bestseller, který čtou generace čtenářů, přeložila a převyprávěla Jindřiška Smetanová. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Príbeh štyroch sestier prvý raz uzrel svetlo sveta v druhej polovici 19. storočia, ale jeho obľúbenosť prekročila hranice času. Stále ďalším generáciám matiek a dcér ukazuje hodnotu rodiny, priateľstva, odpustenia a života v pravde a láske. Príbeh sa odohráva v časoch americkej občianskej vojny v rokoch 1861 – 1865, do ktorej narukoval aj otec rodiny Marchovcov. Jeho manželka a dcéry prežívajú neľahké obdobie sprevádzané chudobou, chorobami a mnohými inými problémami. Bezstarostné dievčatá sa za krátky čas menia na skutočné malé ženy schopné čeliť aj ťažkým výzvam s odvahou a odhodlaním. Romantická Meg, neskrotná Jo, krehká Beth a rozmaznaná Amy sú hrdinkami z mäsa a kostí, ktoré inšpirovali milióny čitateľov. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Serena Williams is a famous tennis player. People across the world know her and love her. But Serena's life was not always easy, and she had to work very hard. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Stydlivá Bety, mírná Meg, přidrzlá Amy a odvážná Jo: Malé ženy v klasickém románu Louisy May Alcottové jsou čtyři sestry, které společně s jejich matkou očekávají návrat otce z války a zároveň prožívají každodenní radosti i starosti. Nemůžete si pomoci, ale musíte se vžít alespoň do jedné z nich, smát se s nimi při jejich zábavných dobrodružstvích, plakat s nimi, když prožívají neočekávanou bolest, a být dojati silou a láskou, se kterou se sestry Marchovy vzájemně podporují a pomáhají jedna druhé podněcovat a uskutečňovat sny. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A fun read for Alcott fans, ‘Comic Tragedies’ is five plays written and performed by the Alcott sisters, collected for publication by Anna Alcott Pratt after the death of her sister, Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women. In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally return to creating works for adults. Alcott continued to write until her death. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: From the author of "Little Women", this short story follows three young women who form a temperance society. Worried about their male friends’ alcohol consumption, Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla set about trying to convince the men in their town that life can still be fun, even when sober. The "Sweet P’s", as the girls are called, each wears an earring in the shape of a silver pitcher as a symbol of their society. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Romantická Meg, nezkrotná Jo, nenápadná Beth a rozmazlená Amy. Čtyři sestry, které musejí čelit stesku po tatínkovi, který bojuje v občanské válce, chudobě či vážné nemoci, ale hlavně svým vlastním ambicím, tužbám a malým nectnostem. Čtyři dívčí hrdinky, jež postupně dospívají, zakládají vlastní rodiny a poznávají velké lásky, velké smutky, všední strasti i nevšední krásy života. To jsou proslulé Malé ženy, které se již po generace zapisují do srdcí stále nových čtenářů nejen v Americe, kde si získaly status rodinné klasiky a věčného bestselleru. Malé ženy přinášíme českých čtenářům v kompletní nezkrácené podobě včetně druhého dílu, jenž sleduje další osudy sester Marchových. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "I'm so tired of Christmas I wish there never would be another one!"Nobody would be surprised if it were old Scrooge talking. But it's actually little Effie, a child with festive fatigue.Once you find out whether Effie dropped her impression of 'The Grinch', then you can go on a journey to 'Candy Country' or get to know 'Naughty Jocko' and find out more about 'The Piggy Girl'.A collection of 10 short children’s stories, brought to you by the iconic Louisa May Alcott. A winning compilation, perfect for youngsters from any generation. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pojďte si se svými nejmenšími přečíst klasický příběh světové četby. Je převyprávěn pro malé čtenáře, kteří si zároveň mohou prohlížet nádherné ilustrace. Louise May Alcottové se dostalo pokrokové výchovy, stavějící se proti tehdejšímu puritánství. Ekonomický krach rodiny přinutil Louisu od útlého věku pracovat jako služebná. To ji povzbudilo v psaní a touze živit se jako publikující spisovatelka. Roku 1868 vydala Malé ženy, které jí přinesly slávu a peníze (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'A Modern Mephistopheles\' is an eerie tale of passion, deceit, control and greed. It is little wonder Alcott\'s authorship of the novel was unknown for many years, as she sheltered behind a pseudonym. Felix Canaris, an anguished writer who is about to take his own life, is saved by Jasper Helwyze offering grand promises of fame and fortune - but on the condition that he promises his complete commitment. But when Helwyze exploits the naïve and graceful Gladys as a pawn in his scheme - the race is on, will Canaris break free of him in time to save Gladys? A 150 year-old spine-chilling tale that has never been more relevant today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘She also grew from a sickly, fretful child into a fine, strong woman.’From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows the young girl Lily, who ends up in Candy country. Having taken her mother’s big red sun umbrella on a windy day, Lily is blown into a magical land made of sweets. Reminiscent of 'The Wizard of Oz', the story includes adventures surrounded by gingerbread, cakes, and cookies. But Lily eventually discovers that Candy country is not as sweet as it first seemed.Wholesome and filled with lessons applicable in our world today, ‘The Candy Country’ is one of Louisa May Alcott’s hidden gems. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Today, children trapped at their grandma's house because of a storm would occupy themselves with social media and a range of streaming services. But in the 1800s, things were very different.In Louisa May Alcott's 'Spinning Wheel Stories', the storm rages while the children gather around gran as she gets the spinning wheel going. While spinning wool and yarn she starts telling the youngers a host of stories.A collection of 12 short children's stories perfect to catch the attention of the kids, and entertain. Featuring a signature Alcott moral lesson - the benefit of listening to your elders.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Louisa May Alcott has penned a sparkling collection of novels, short stories and poems. In this collection of short stories, you get four little gems, written with Alcott's unmistakable gentle humour and keen observation of family life.Featuring a "prince charming" and a very important piece of footwear, despite both not being what you would expect, 'A Modern Cinderella', or 'The Little Old Shoe', is an amusing and irreverent version of The Brothers Grimm's 'Cinderella'. The other three stories are 'Debby's Debut', 'The Brothers', and 'Nelly's Hospital', and they collectively display Alcott's skills as well as covers important subjects such as racism, PTSD, and the barriers between social classes.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows 12-year-old Marjorie who dreams of wealth, happiness, and a handsome prince. On her birthday, all her wishes come true. She embarks on an adventure, meets new people, and soon learns to appreciate what she already has. This sweet story has a lovely moral about gratitude and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Why is the Earth's climate changing? And how will this change our lives? HRH The Prince of Wales is worried about climate change. In this book, he explains why it is so important for us to stop climate change now, and he shows how we can do it.Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills.Climate Change, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Bram Stoker, 80 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Jonathan Harker visits a castle in Transylvania to help a man named Count Dracula to buy a house in England. While he is there, he discovers many terrible things about the count. As strange things begin to happen in England, Jonathan sees that Count Dracula must be stopped! Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills. Dracula, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses,... (alza.cz)

eBook: Emily is fragile, but her family's wealth makes her complacent. Becky, on the other hand, works as a teacher to support and care for her three younger siblings. So when Emily stays at Becky's family farm in the mountains, they seem unlikely to hit it off.But Louisa May Alcott's moving, charming story sees them connect through poetry - and grow to understand and care for each other. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Príbeh štyroch sestier prvý raz uzrel svetlo sveta v druhej polovici 19. storočia, ale jeho obľúbenosť prekročila hranice času. Stále ďalším generáciám matiek a dcér ukazuje hodnotu rodiny, priateľstva, odpustenia a života v pravde a láske. Príbeh sa odohráva v časoch americkej občianskej vojny v rokoch 1861 – 1865, do ktorej narukoval aj otec rodiny Marchovcov. Jeho manželka a dcéry prežívajú neľahké obdobie sprevádzané chudobou, chorobami a mnohými inými problémami. Bezstarostné dievčatá sa za krátky čas menia na skutočné malé ženy schopné čeliť aj ťažkým výzvam s odvahou a odhodlaním. Romantická Meg, neskrotná Jo, krehká Beth a rozmaznaná Amy sú hrdinkami z mäsa a kostí, ktoré inšpirovali milióny čitateľov. Na Slovensku vo vydavateľstve IKAR kniha Malé ženy vychádza prvýkrát v kompletnej neskrátenej podobe vrátane druhého dielu. Je to literárna klasika, ktorá by nemala chýbať v žiadnej domácej knižnici. (patro.cz)