Carolyn Meyer

Agnes Anne Hathaway, la mujer de William Shakespeare, nos narra, en primera persona y dentro de la ficción, la complicada historia de su vida. Mujer fascinante, tuvo que luchar con valentía para enfrentarse, desde niña, a una familia rota, a una sociedad que la oprimia, y a su matrimonio con el joven Will Shakespeare, siete años mas joven que ella. Esta novela no es solamente el retrato de una mujer singular para su epoca, sino la historia de un romantico amor, capaz de vencer grandes obstaculos. Coleccion Libros de Mochila: novelas con tematicas diversas en las que los jovenes encontraran situaciones con las que identificarse, con las que divertirse, con las que dejar volar la imaginacion...

Libro para el público infantil/juvenil que estamos seguras de que os gustará: Isabel la Católica. Diario de la infanta de Castilla. 1466-1469, de Carolyn Meyer. Es una apasionante novela histórica que ha tenido un gran exito en Estados Unidos (publicado por Scholastic) y en Francia (en edicion de Gallimard). Se trata del primer titulo de la coleccion La historia para mi, que pondra al alcance del publico lector, de entre 11 y 14 años, los diarios de una serie de grandes personajes historicos.Como vereis, hemos cuidado muchisimo la edicion: hemos mezclado la modernidad de la portada con el caracter antiguo del interior. Y hemos añadido unas notas historicas, preparadas por Angeles, y acompañadas de ilustraciones en color. Ese breve epilogo completa de manera didactica la parte de ficcion, que es apasionante por las numerosas aventuras que vive Isabel durante esos años, antes de su matrimonio con Fernando. Angeles, por cierto que, como sabeis, es historiadora de formacion esta asombrada de lo bien que ha sabido combinar la autora la amenidad con el rigor historico.Estamos seguras de que el libro, y la coleccion en su conjunto, pueden ocupar un hueco importante en una franja de edad para la cual, ahora mismo, no existen en nuestro mercado obras como esta.Tambien tenemos disponible un pack que incluye la novela y un diario, para que niñas y niños puedan disfrutar de su propia experiencia imitando a la protagonista en la anotacion de sus vivencias diarias. Creemos que es un buen regalo para estas Navidades.

CAPPING OFF THIS DOG VACATIONS SERIES WITH BOOK 3! The last book takes the reader from Labor Day weekend 2006 through the year with four trips which wind up after Labor Day weekend 2007. Many new cities, towns,and attractions are visited There are more national parks visited also. Theres even a holiday trip where the girls and we experience a Christmas like no other. Some places deserved a second or third stay such as our beloved beach town of Cayucos, California. But even in the same locations, the situations were never alike. Find out what Beas "Sad Dog Routine" was all about and what the Zodiac killer had to do with one of these dog vacations. And why was there a "poor, lifeless girl, posed like a supermodel on the runway with her hands on her hips, (who) had nothing on except a multicolored scarf that had been draped around her neck to complement the outfit." Who were the famous movie actors, actresses, and filmmakers we met and spoke with at the Telluride Film Festival? What new rides did Bea and B.B. experience? Why did Kels photography nearly get us killed? These and many more intriguing questions will be answered, and the answers will entertain and astonish. Even more funny situations happen than in the first two books. More photos too!New quirks and surprises will show as Bea and B.B.s personalities bloom and change. More is divulged about Kels and my personalities, quirks, and backgrounds as well. Much laughter, poignancy, adventure, and love are throughout as in the first two books of the series. This one has some harrowing moments also. But with inspiration from our girls, Kel and I rose to the challenges and did the best we could to overcome them. The final dog vacation features some glamour and glitz at the Telluride Film Festival with movie stars all around. I would be remiss if I didnt give a huge nod of love and appreciation to the dogs and cat who came before Bea and B.B. They paved the way for the girls to be well taken care of and allowed to travel with us as we learned more about dogs and cats by just living with these members of the pack each day and traveling on shorter trips with them along. They were every bit as loved as our girls. Their photos are included after the Introduction. Bea had been part of their pack as the last puppy added in 1992. She was the bridge between that older pack and this one which included B.B.It is my hope that everyone who reads this book will find many things to love and enjoy about it and maybe even learn something from reading it, too. And if it inspires you to travel with your beloved dog, so much the better. Dont get left behind! Jump on into the Car-Car for your last four dog vacations with Bea, B.B., Carolyn, and Kel we reserved you a front seat! "Let the barking begin!"

Lejos aún los días de su futuro reinado junto a Fernando de Aragón, la niña Isabel escribe su diario a los catorce años de edad. El creciente conflicto entre sus hermanos Enrique y Alfonso constituye su mayor preocupacion. Ambos se han proclamado reyes de Castilla y se han enzarzado en una terrible lucha por el poder, y ademas, Enrique planea casarla con el rey de Portugal para fortalecer su posicion, matrimonio que Isabel no desea por nada del mundo. Sin embargo, ¿sera lo bastante fuerte como para resistirse a la voluntad de su hermano? Con este diario ficticio de Isabel la Catolica comienza la serie Diario de Reinas y Princesas, en la que descubriras la vida (intima) de los personajes mas interesantes de la Historia. Ademas de un epilogo en el que se relata el papel que tuvo en la realidad cada protagonista una vez acabado el diario, cada libro contiene un complemento de ilustraciones, mapas, informacion sobre la vida cotidiana, arboles genealogicos, etc., que te ayudaran a hacerte una idea del contexto historico en el que se desarrollaron los hechos relatados en el diario.

Con este diario ficticio de Anastasia continúa la serie Diarios de Reinas y Princesas, en la que descubrirás la vida de los personajes feminos más interesantes de la Historia. Concluido el diario, encontraras un epilogo con el resumen de la vida de cada protagonista, ademas de un complemento de ilustraciones, mapas, arboles genealogicos e informacion diversa que te ilustrara sobre el contexto historcio en el que se desarrollaron los hechos relatados en el diario.

A matter of life and death and the Throne of England Companion volume to Mary, Bloody Mary. Set in the 16th Century, this tells of the danger and conflict Elizabeth Tudor faced after the death of her father, Henry VIII. Once again told from a young girls point of view, we follow Elizabeths teenage years through the turbulent reigns of her young brother Edward, and then her half-sister Mary who becomes her mortal enemy.

Queen Victorias personal journals inform this intimate and authentic portrait (Booklist) of one of historys most prominent female leaders.Queen Victoria most certainly left a legacyunder her rule as the longest reigning female monarch in history. But what was she really like? To be a young woman in a time when few other females held positions of power was to lead in a remarkable ageand because Queen Victoria kept personal journals, this historical novel from award-winning author Carolyn Meyer shares authentic emotional insight along with accurate information, weaving a fascinating story of intrigue and romance.

Meet teenage Cleopatra in this first-person account of history that captures sibling rivalry at its most vicious (Publishers Weekly).It is the first century B.C., an ancient time of everpresent drama and danger. Cleopatra, the third of the pharaohs six children, is whom her father has chosen to be the next queen of Egypt. But when King Ptolemy is forced into exile, Cleopatra is left alone to fend for herself in a palace rife with intrigue and murder. Smart, courageous, ambitious, and sensuously beautiful, Cleopatra possesses the charm to cause two of historys most famous leaders to fall in love with her. But as her cruel sisters plot to steal the throne, Cleopatra realizes there is only one person on whom she can relyherself. The tale of her teenage years is a story of power and romance that stands the test of timecenturies later, Cleopatra remains a figure of mystery and intrigue. Now, award-winning author Carolyn Meyer mesmerizes readers with revelations in this novel about one of the greatest women who ever lived.

Theres a heavy price to pay for royalty in this compellingand truestory of Anastasia Romanov and her fellow grand duchesses of Russia, from an award-winning novelist.Its summer in 1914 and the Romanovs are aboard the Standart, the Russian royal yacht. Tsar Nicholas, Tsaritsa Alexandra, their four daughters, and the youngest child, Tsarevitch Alexei, are sailing to Romania to meet Crown Prince Carol and his parents. It seems like a fairy tale existence for the four grand duchesses, dressed in beautiful clothes, traveling from palace to palace. But its not.Life inside the palace is far from a fairy tale. The girls younger brother suffers from an excruciatingly painful and deadly blood disease, and their parents have chosen to shield the Russian people from the severity of the future tsars condition. The secrets and strain are hard on the family, and conditions are equally dire beyond the palace walls. Peasants suffer under the burden of extreme poverty and Tsar Nicholass leadership power weakens. And when the unthinkable happensGermany declares war on Russianothing in Anastasias world will ever be the same.

Blood is thicker than water unless the King decrees otherwise. A compelling first-person narration of childhood, as told by Henry VIIIs daughter, Mary Tudor. History remembers her only as "Bloody Mary" because of the brutality of her reign, but this compelling recreation of her childhood brings alive the contradictions and conflicts and true danger of being the daughter of a divorced queen as her father falls under the spell of the "witch" Anne Boleyn and why such an apparently privileged little girl could grow up to be such a monster. Published by Harcourt Brace in USA 1999, it has been widely reviewed and acclaimed; was an ALA Notable Book, and among the ALA 10 Notable Books of that year.

A young working girl comes of age in the American West in this fast and interesting historical novel for fans of the Dear America and American Girl series (School Library Journal) In 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well-trained waitresses provided first-class service. The Waitresses: The Journal of a Harvey Girl tells the first-person story of one spunky girl, Kitty Evans, as she faces the often funny and painful experiences she and fellow waitresses Cordelia and Emmy endure. As Kitty writes about her escapades, a loveable teenager emerges; she embraces adventure, independence, her position as a Harvey Girl, and a freelance writing career. In this fast-paced novel, best-selling author Carolyn Meyer, who has visited and researched several Harvey Hotels, brings together an unforgettable heroine with the universal themes of friendship, identity, and young love.

The scandalous and tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Read her incredible story before seeing the major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie! Mary Stuart was just five years old when she was sent to France to be raised alongside her future husband. But when the frail young king dies, eighteen-year-old Mary is stripped of her title as Queen of France and set adrift in the harsh world, alone.Determined to reign over what is rightfully hers, Mary returns to Scotland. Hoping that a husband will help her secure the coveted English throne, she marries again, but the love and security she longs for elude her. Instead, the fiery young queen finds herself embroiled in a murder scandal that could cost her the crown. And her attempts to bargain with her formidable sister queen, Elizabeth I of England, could cost her her very life.

The daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White the first female war photojournalist in World War II and the first female photographer for Life magazine is captured in this historical novel. Growing up, Margaret Bourke-White intended to become a herpetologist, but while she was still in college, her interest in nature changed to a fascination with photography. As her skill with a camera grew, her focus widened from landscapes architecture to shots of factories, trains, and bridges. Her artists eye sharpened to see patterns and harsh beauty where others saw only chaos and ugliness. Totally dedicated to her work, and driven by her ambition to succeed, she eventually became a well-known and sought after photographer, traveling all over the United States and Europe. A comprehensive authors note provides additional information to round out readers understanding of this fascinating and inspiring historical figure.

The life of artist Georgia OKeeffe is revealed in this biographical novel from her childhood when she decided to be an artist, through her art education in Chicago and New York, to her eventual rise to fame in the American Southwest.At the age of 12, Georgia OKeeffe announced that she wanted to be an artist. With the support of her family, OKeeffe attended boarding schools with strong art programs, and after graduating, went to live with an aunt and uncle in Chicago to attend the citys highly regarded Art Institute. Illness forced OKeeffe to leave Chicago, but once shed recovered, her family scraped together funds to send her to New York to study at the Art Students League. When her family fell on hard times, she left without the degree she needed. Discouraged, but unwilling to give up her dream, OKeeffe found a different path. She became an art teacher in schools in Texas and South Carolina, honing her own craft as she taught her students. OKeeffe never gave up her dream, no matter what obstacles she encounteredshe knew she was meant to be an artist.

This story of three generations of independent-minded women will resonate with mothers and daughters of all ages.

Nuevo libro para el público infantil/juvenil que estamos seguras de que os gustará: Isabel la Católica. Diario de la infanta de Castilla. 1466-1469, de Carolyn Meyer. Es una apasionante novela histórica que ha tenido un gran exito en Estados Unidos (publicado por Scholastic) y en Francia (en edicion de Gallimard). Se trata del primer titulo de la coleccion La historia para mi, que pondra al alcance del publico lector, de entre 11 y 14 años, los diarios de una serie de grandes personajes historicos.Como vereis, hemos cuidado muchisimo la edicion: hemos mezclado la modernidad de la portada con el caracter antiguo del interior. Y hemos añadido unas notas historicas, preparadas por Angeles, y acompañadas de ilustraciones en color. Ese breve epilogo completa de manera didactica la parte de ficcion, que es apasionante por las numerosas aventuras que vive Isabel durante esos años, antes de su matrimonio con Fernando. Angeles, por cierto que, como sabeis, es historiadora de formacion esta asombrada de lo bien que ha sabido combinar la autora la amenidad con el rigor historico.Estamos seguras de que el libro, y la coleccion en su conjunto, pueden ocupar un hueco importante en una franja de edad para la cual, ahora mismo, no existen en nuestro mercado obras como esta.Este es un pack que incluye la novela y un diario, para que niñas y niños puedan disfrutar de su propia experiencia imitando a la protagonista en la anotacion de sus vivencias diarias. Creemos que es un buen regalo para estas Navidades.