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Books with author Catherine Dee

  • Refugees

    Catherine Stine

    eBook (Laurel Leaf, Feb. 20, 2009)
    September 11, 2001Two teenagers on opposite sides of the globe flee everything they know. In a world turned upside down by tragedy, they are refugees.Sixteen-year-old Dawn runs away from her unhappy foster home in California and travels to New York City. Johar, an Afghani teenager, sees his world crumble before him. He flees his war-ravaged village and the Taliban, and makes a dangerous trek to a refugee camp in Pakistan. Thanks to his knowledge of English, Johar finds a job at the camp assisting Louise, the Red Cross doctor—and Dawn’s foster mother. Through e-mails and phone calls, Dawn and Johar begin to share and protect each other’s secrets, fears, and dreams, and a remarkable bond forms that gives each of them hope and the courage to find a path home.
  • Treasure Hunting and Real-Life Treasure Hunters

    Catherine Fet

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 14, 2019)
    This is a Level 2 Reader book: 4-6 simple sentences per page,1st-2nd grade vocabulary, large type, lots of colorful pictures on every page. Great for kids who have started reading on their own. Everyone enjoys adventure stories about secret vaults, sunken ships, and pirate treasures, but what about real-life treasures and treasure hunters? What are the biggest treasures ever found, and how do modern-day treasure hunters work? What if I have found a treasure: Does it belong to me?We answer all these questions! The reader will learn about the hidden hoards of Vikings, and Romans, and an ancient ship loaded with gold that ended up under the ocean sand. Who discovered those treasures? And how? From pirate ships and the Spanish treasure fleet to the Titanic - there are tons of gold, coins, precious artifacts, and adventures in our book!And treasure hunters! Some of them try to steal the treasures, some generously donate them to a museum, and one of them threw his treasure out! Well, if you are a gopher digging your underground tunnel, what use do you have for a bag of coins taking all that tunnel space you need to store your roots and grain for winter?...
  • The Little Klimt: A Fun and Cultural Moment for the Whole Family!

    Catherine de Duve

    language (Kate'Art Éditions, Aug. 13, 2015)
    Discover Klimt's life and work as you read, draw and playDiscover Vienna in 1900The Viennese Art and its artistsEnter the secret gardenOf the famous painter Gustav KlimtWaltz with his fascinating goddessesAnd their jewels made of golden arabesquesTake a turn in boatOn a peaceful lakeIn an enchanted orchard,Under an apple treeDream of the softness of a kiss…The Kiss, Danaë, Judith and the Head of Holofernes: share a fun moment with your family while discovering Klimt's major paintings thanks to this richly illustrated book!ABOUT THE COLLECTION Put yourself in the shoes of an artist or an explorer and learn all there is to know about art and history!Whether it is as a museum guide, a temporary exhibition catalog or a monograph, each book from the "Happy Museum" collection can be read while visiting a museum, an exhibition or simply at home.The concept is entertaining and interactive so that children can learn while having fun! Throughout the pages, you will find some games, observations, thoughts, creations, drawings and art history notions. Thanks to this varied and interactive content, children will be able to assimilate technical and theoretical notions like “still life”, “watercolors” and “impressionism”, which are sometimes abstract and difficult to understand.From 4 years old and for the whole family (parents, grandparents and teachers).ABOUT THE AUTHORCatherine de Duve is an art historian and a painter. She worked for the Royal museums of Belgium’s educational services and created teaching workshops at the Brussels Foundation for Architecture.In 2000, she launched her own publishing house with a brand new concept. Advised by the director of MAC (Grand Hornu), she created the international collection “Happy Museum”, dedicated to a young audience.Catherine de Duve is also published by RMN, Hatier and Alice editions, and works with dozens of international museum curators.Thanks to this ebook, the whole family will learn more about:• Vienna in 1900• The Art Nouveau• Klimt's life• His masterpieces
  • The Howling Silence: Tales of The Dead and Their Return

    Catherine Lim

    eBook (Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The living and the dead – there is something that binds them. For the living are endlessly fascinated by tales of the dead, whether they are about an old ancestor whose ghost reputedly haunts an old ancestral home about to be torn down; a child never allowed to be born, whose little frightened call "Mummy! Mummy!" fills his mother's dreams at night; an airline pilot whose ghost is forever condemned to roam the earth with that of his mistress for an unspeakably cruel suicide pact that plunges a hundred others to their deaths.In this collection of 14 short stories set in Singapore, Catherine Lim tells tales of the dead and their return, bringing readers on a journey of unease, excitement, trepidation and, above all, awe for the mystery that surrounds death.
  • Hi God, It's Me!: E-Prayers for Teenage Girls

    Catherine DePino

    Paperback (Twenty-Third Publications, Aug. 16, 2002)
    Hi, God, It's Me! e-prayers for teenage boys and Hi, God, It's Me! e-prayers for teenage girls, are interactive journals that give pre-teens and teenagers a direct pipeline to God. Teens can instant message God and e-mail friends on topics ranging from the everyday (school, friends, parents) to the more complex (peer pressure, fears, depression). Readers can access an online discussion board where they can share ideas on the topics in the book with the author and other teenagers.
  • Vasilisa The Beautiful - A Russian Fairy Tale about Love and Loyalty for kids' independent reading, Level 3 - 2nd - 3rd grade

    Catherine Fet

    language (, Feb. 26, 2019)
    A Russian fairy tale in English, adapted for kids who have started developing fluency in independent reading. This is a Level 3 Reader: 6-8 sentences per page, 2nd-3rd grade vocabulary, large type, lots of colorful pictures and pretty vignettes.Vasilisa's stepmother and her stepsisters send her to the Dark Forest to bring magical golden apples from the garden of the Dark Forest Witch. The golden apples turn anyone who eats them into a stunning beauty, and Vasilisa's sisters are vying to marry the King.In her journey through the Dark Forest Vasilisa proves her commitment to love, kindness, and patience, wins the golden apples and brings them to her arrogant, evil-hearted stepsisters.Turned into stunning beauties, wearing spectacular dresses sewn by Vasilisa, the stepsisters present themselves to the King. But if your heart is evil, your beauty won't last.Vasilisa's tears and sleepless nights woven as pearls into her stepsisters' beautiful dresses, evaporate when Vasilisa smiles, and so does the evil sisters' beauty.And guess who the King falls in love with!
  • Deadline for Love and Other Stories

    Catherine Lim

    eBook (Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The 12 stories in this collection electrify by their dazzling diversity of subject, their relentless observation and comment and their adroit use of language. Through the dark labyrinths of the secret lives of men and women in Singapore, Catherine Lim once again uses her sharp powers of observation to comment masterfully on our complex relationships against the immense and brilliant backdrop of our society’s achievements. Laying bare the infinite longing and inevitable weakness of the human heart, these stories celebrate the surprising power of love and its effects on every one of us.
  • Alchemical Potions and Dragon Spells for Kids in Magic Training

    Catherine Fet

    Paperback (Independently published, March 21, 2019)
    Alchemical Potions is an independent reading and fantasy fiction activity book for kids ages 7-11. The reading level is 2nd grade and up. My 7-year-old son loves magic wands, magic spells, and stories about hidden treasures and fantastical beasts. But he is not much of a reader. I wrote this book for him, and any kid who likes playing a hero more than reading about heroes. Are there dragons haunting your garden, or lurking in a scary tree nearby? The dragon lore, and the potions we make to protect our home from the fire-breathing beasts help kids engage in imagination play, and become the main character of their own magic fantasy story. The book alternates activity - making alchemical potions and casting spells - with reading pages, where we talk about dragons, as well as the history of alchemy and science.In Alchemical Potions I assume that the reader owns a magic wand. You can find instructions on making your own magic wand in my book Invincible Magic Book of Spells.The magic spells and potions in this book are fantasy fiction material: They are not based on any witchcraft, New Age, or esoteric religion lore or rituals.The Alchemy aspect of the book is based on the practical methods of medieval alchemists. The potion recipes use only safe everyday objects and substances you have at home or outside (sand, rocks, rainwater, salt, leaves...) We'll distill rainwater with solar distillation (using sunlight to warm up and evaporate water).We will also learn some facts from the history of Alchemy, and answer these questions:- What is the origin of the words Chemistry, Alchemy, Laboratory, Elixir, Gibberish, and Spectrum? (hint: Alchemy!)- What is the Philosopher's Stone?- What kind of monster is a Basilisk, and why did people carry a mirror in their pocket in the Middle Ages?- What are stalactites and stalagmites?- What is Gothic architecture and what is the origin of gargoyles?- What are meteor showers and how did ancient people use meteorite rocks?- How did Newton discover the light spectrum?- How to make a rainbow with a glass of water and a sheet of paper?- What is the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus and what are the 12 Keys of Basilius Valentinus?- What is sand and from where do white and black sands come?- Who was St. George, and what is the legend about St.George and a dragon?- What physical phenomena did alchemists call a dragon and dragon's blood?- Why did Vikings have dragon heads on the bows of their ships?- What is Yggdrasil in Viking mythology?... and more!
  • The Little Magritte: Spread Your Wings in the Mysterious Land of the Surrealists...

    DE DUVE CATHERINE

    Paperback (Happy Museum, )
    Step into the strange world of the Surrealists. Discover the life and masterpieces of the celebrated painter Rene Magritte. Unravel the mysteries of his enigmatic paintings. Become a poet, a muse or a magician. And like Magritte, create surprising images. What about a cloud-bird, a bouquet of jingle bells or an apple for a face! Discover art with your family or friends and create, play and have fun!
  • Oscar and Solomon

    Catherine Dunn

    Paperback (Xlibris, Oct. 27, 2008)
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  • The Owls of Blossom Wood: To the Rescue

    Catherine Coe

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2015)
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  • Wolf Tide

    Catherine Fox

    language (, Nov. 30, 2013)
    17 year-old Anabara Nolio is descended from a long line of warriors. From the Gull People on her father’s side has the ability to fly, and from her highborn Galen mother she has access to the world of the privileged elite. She is a also a Private Investigator. When tasked with discovering the truth about the University library’s lost books she thinks it’s a simple case. But the city isle of Laridy is riddled with dark secrets and ancient magic – a legacy from historic dealings with the realm of the fairy - a world where stained-glass angels can leave their windows to fight, where rooftops and underground passages are guarded by armed statues.When Anabara decides to free a Fairy slave during her investigation she is plunged into a terrifying underworld of trafficking and before long she’s caught up in a blood feud which pre-dates her parents’ murder 16 years before. Trapped in a web of trickery and double-dealing she is no longer clear who can be trusted — the City Guard, the Fairy, the boastful young horseman with his vows of undying love or even her childhood friends – and solving the case becomes the very least of her problems...