Books with author Magnus Magnusson

Named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012!When you run from bullies, you never know where you might wind up…Bitopia is a wonderland of fantastical foliage and mysterious creatures. It’s also a place where Venators lurk, vile creatures that relentlessly hunt children. So the children of Bitopia, the only human inhabitants, are forced to live in a high-walled city for protection, a medieval metropolis of cold and shadow where time passes but no one ages, a place of no escape.Like all the other children of Bitopia, Stewart arrives there unexpectedly while fleeing from bullies. And, like all Newcomers, Stewart dreams of finding a way back home. Risking exile from the city and the protection that it offers, Stewart and Cora, his Finder, discover a clue to escaping, one that presents them with a terrible choice: face their greatest fear and risk death, or be trapped in Bitopia forever.A fast-paced epic adventure that addresses a fundamental element of bullying--fear--and provides an example to readers of how to deal with a bullying problem on their own.Ages 10 and up.

The Vikings: 64 Fascinating Facts For KidsThe Vikings lived over 1000 years ago in the north-east corner of Europe known as Scandinavia. They left their homeland to conquer and settle in much of Europe as well as parts of Asia and Africa. They crossed the Atlantic Ocean 500 years before Christopher Columbus to become the first Europeans to set foot in North America.Barry Magnusson provides you with a wide-ranging list of important facts about the Vikings and Viking history. He covers Viking culture, Viking mythology and much more.Reading a complete history book can often be overwhelming for a youngster, but Magnusson takes you through Viking history in 64 easy to understand segments. We are sure that the facts about the Vikings will fascinate you and inspire you to find out much more about these remarkable people who controlled so much of the known world for nearly 300 years.Chapters: Who Were the Vikings? | Viking Ships | Trade & Exploration | Daily Life at Home | Appearance | Viking Warriors | Viking Religion | Death & Burial | The End of the Vikings | Assorted Viking Facts

The Vikings: 64 Fascinating Facts For KidsThe Vikings lived over 1000 years ago in the north-east corner of Europe known as Scandinavia.They left their homeland to conquer and settle in much of Europe as well as parts of Asia and Africa. They crossed the Atlantic ocean 500 years before Christopher Columbus to become the first Europeans to set foot in North America.Barry Magnusson provides you with a wide-ranging list of important facts about the Vikings and Viking history. He covers Viking culture, Viking mythology and much more.Reading a complete history book can often be overwhelming for a youngster, but Magnusson takes you through Viking history in 64 easy to understand segments.We are sure that the facts about the Vikings will fascinate you and inspire you to find out much more about these remarkable people who controlled so much of the known world for nearly 300 years.Chapters: Who Were the Vikings? | Viking Ships | Trade & Exploration | Daily Life at Home | Appearance | Viking Warriors | Viking Religion | Death & Burial | The End of the Vikings | Assorted Viking Facts

New, updated edition of the bullying prevention adventure story that was named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012! Bitopia is a wonderland of fantastical foliage and mysterious creatures. It’s also a place where Venators lurk, vile creatures that relentlessly hunt children. As the only human inhabitants of Bitopia, the children are forced to live in a high-walled city for protection, a medieval metropolis of cold and shadow where time passes but no one ages, a place of no escape. Like all the other children in Bitopia, Stewart arrives there unexpectedly while fleeing from bullies. And, like all Newcomers, Stewart dreams of finding a way back home. Risking exile from the city and the protection that it offers, Stewart and Cora, his Finder, discover a clue to escaping, one that presents them with a terrible choice: face their greatest fear and risk death, or be trapped in Bitopia forever. A fast-paced tale that addresses the problem of physical bullying and intimidation and provides an example to readers of how to get this type of bullying to stop on their own. Ages 10 and up.Author’s note on the second edition: Eight and a half years ago, I lopped off the first chapter of this book at a literary agent’s request in the hopes that she would have a greater incentive to sell it. In other words, I compromised my story for the promise of commercial gain. Although that book did get selected as one of the best novels of the year by Kirkus Reviews, I never felt that it truly represented what I wanted to say. Every time I thought about the book, I got this nagging feeling that I had done wrong by it. That first chapter was so important to the ending in that it personalized and magnified the stakes for Stewart. It gave the story balance. Without that chapter, the book was like a three-legged dog: still lovable, but somehow odd and off-balanced. Further, this story is my own story. No, I was never transported to a faraway place and forced to figure out how to get home. But it is my story of how I learned the secret to stopping physical bullying. And Stewart’s attempt to make friends in the first chapter by showing off coins from his collection is what I did as a kid, bringing coins to school to try to impress my peers. So, for this edition, I restored that first chapter, undid the revisions that were required to make up for the lack of it, and made additional improvements throughout the text. And now the story is once again complete. Is it better? I think so. Is it less salable? I don’t care. This is the honest edition, the way the story is supposed to be.

Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012! When you run from bullies, you never know where you might wind up… Bitopia is a wonderland of fantastical foliage and mysterious creatures. It’s also a place where Venators lurk, vile creatures that relentlessly hunt children. So the children of Bitopia, the only human inhabitants, are forced to live in a high-walled city for protection, a medieval metropolis of cold and shadow where time passes but no one ages, a place of no escape. Like all the other children of Bitopia, Stewart arrives there unexpectedly while fleeing from bullies. And, like all Newcomers, Stewart dreams of finding a way back home. Risking exile from the city and the protection that it offers, Stewart and Cora, his Finder, discover a clue to escaping, one that presents them with a terrible choice: face their greatest fear and risk death, or be trapped in Bitopia forever. A fast-paced adventure story that addresses a fundamental element of bullying--fear--and provides an example to readers of how to deal with bullying on their own. Ages 10 and up.

This Book Containt 51 Classic Riddles Waiting To Bamboozle You And Your Friends!Test yourself , your family and friends with these 51 brilliant riddles designed to bamboozle and fool even the keenest mind. Hours of fun can be had trying to work these out. Riddles can help to build logical thinking skills as well as learning to think outside the box.Riddles have been around for centuries and were prominent in medieval times and also ancient Greece! Riddles are told all over the world and some can boggle even the most logical minds. Do not be discouraged if these riddles trick you too! It is part of the fun.In this book you will find:51 Fun Riddles that are sure to stump your friendsA section of riddles especially for kids (ideal for keeping the cherubs quiet!)A section of riddles by famous authorsLong riddles that really make you thinkQuick and silly riddlesPuzzling riddles that require logic to solve Murder mystery riddles, and much more!There is no doubt that you can have hours of fun by trying to solve these riddles and brain teasers and by tricking your friends and family, too!Pick up this book right now while it is still on this special price (for a limited time only).

This guide teaches students in grades 6–12 how to prevent and stop bullying on their own or with adult help. Using true stories that illustrate each type of bullying, the guide describes the mechanics of bullying, why kids use bullying behavior, and techniques students can use to stop bullying, whether directed at them or their peers. The guide also contains sections written specifically for adults to make it easier for them to support the students who ask for help. The guide is intended to help all students deal more effectively with aggression and provide them with a full spectrum of bullying prevention strategies. The guide is a core component of the CirclePoint Bullying Prevention Program and meets Plain Language requirements. Reading level: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Score: 6.3.

Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012! When you run from bullies, you never know where you might wind up... Bitopia is a wonderland of fantastical foliage and mysterious creatures. It's also a place where Venators lurk, vile creatures that relentlessly hunt children. So the children of Bitopia, the only human inhabitants, are forced to live in a high-walled city for protection, a medieval metropolis of cold and shadow where time passes but no one ages, a place of no escape. Like all the other children of Bitopia, Stewart arrives there unexpectedly while fleeing from bullies. And, like all Newcomers, Stewart dreams of finding a way back home. Risking exile from the city and the protection that it offers, Stewart and Cora, his Finder, discover a clue to escaping, one that presents them with a terrible choice: face their greatest fear and risk death, or be trapped in Bitopia forever. A fast-paced epic adventure that addresses a fundamental element of bullying-fear-and provides an example to readers of how to deal with bullying on their own. Ages 10 and up.

LITTLE OM is very curious. He asks about everything and one day, he wonders: "Who am I ?" The question takes him out on a perilous adventure. He travels in a time machine he built himself and follow the String of Life to the beginning. LITTLE OM travels through cold darkness, star-spirals and galaxies to meet the first cells, he then swims with fishes, meet dinosaurs, and witness their downfall. Ice Age comes and goes and warmth makes the soil rich in life again. On a few pages, we follow the evolution of life from the cosmos and the stars to LITTLE OM himself, described with a few rhyming, somewhat absurd verses. LITTLE OM learns that everything is a connected, both in terms of our biological history and all things alive today. The book ends with LITTLE OM’s dream that all living things fit together like puzzle-pieces. We are all important in our own way and have a part to play in the big picture, life has no real end only shifts its external form. Lena Magnusson's illustrations are imaginative and a little crazy collages with simple drawings, which completely fits the text funny content. LITTLE OM is a book that successfully invites many questions about the mysteries of life and death and is well suited to read together, adults and children.Review by Kerstin Hagstrand-Velicu, Swedish Library Association .

This guide teaches students in grades 6–12 how to prevent and stop bullying on their own or with adult help. Using true stories that illustrate each type of bullying, the guide describes the mechanics of bullying, why kids use bullying behavior, and techniques students can use to stop bullying, whether directed at them or their peers. The guide also contains sections written specifically for adults to make it easier for them to support the students who ask for help. The guide is intended to help all students deal more effectively with aggression and provide them with a full spectrum of bullying prevention strategies. The guide is a core component of the CirclePoint Bullying Prevention Program and meets Plain Language requirements. Reading level: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Score: 6.3.