Books with author Hannah Kelly

*Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence* A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829.Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution.Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tóti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard.Riveting and rich with lyricism, BURIAL RITES evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?

Introduce little ones to their first words in this bold board book by the wonderfully talented illustrator team Hannah + Holly.In this striking board book, children will be introduced to Hannah + Holly's classic and distinctive images accompanied by related words in groupings such as food, animals, school, clothes, home, and weather. Embossed throughout, children will love tracing their fingers over the raised surfaces as they learn to identify familiar objects.

Introduce little ones to their first colors in this bold board book by the wonderfully talented illustrator team Hannah + Holly.In this striking board book, children will be introduced to Hannah + Holly's classic and distinctive images accompanied by all the colors in their world! Embossed throughout, children will love tracing their fingers over the raised surfaces as they learn to identify colors. With adorable illustrations such as purple plums, pink flamingos, and brown guitars, this book will delight any child.

A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829.Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution.Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tóti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard.Riveting and rich with lyricism, BURIAL RITES evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question: How can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-09-12 Pages: 256 Language: English Publisher: Picador They said I must die They said that I stole the breaths from men. and now they must steal mine I imagine. then. that we are.. all candle flames. greasy-bright. fluttering in the darkness and the howl of the wind. and in the stillness of the room I hear footsteps. awful coming footsteps. coming to blow me out and send my life up away from me in a grey wreath of smoke. In northern Iceland. 1829. Agnes Magnusdottir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of her lover. Agnes is sent to wait out her final months on the farm of district office Jon Jonsson. his wife and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderer in their midst. the family avoid contact with Agnes. Only Toti. the young assistant priest appointed Agness spiritual guardian. is compelled to try to understand...