Bøker av Cynthia Voigt

The fifth book in Cynthia Voigt's acclaimed Tillerman Series, Mina Smiths, black daughter of the local minister, must learn to accept herself.

Celebrated Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt introduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a big imagination and an even bigger heart, in this timeless read-alone and read-aloud just right for the young middle grade audience. Little Bird features black-and-white illustrations by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins throughout. When a wild fisher cat attacks their nest, Little Bird and her flock are devastated. Not only does the fisher cat harm the fledglings, but it also makes off with the shiny pendant that the superstitious crows rely on for good luck. Little Bird believes that she can find the lucky pendant and return it to the nest before disaster strikes. The other crows arent so sureafter all, Little Bird is so little and undependable and meek.But with the help of some new friendsincluding a very funny goatLittle Bird journeys through forests and over lakes and fields, challenging her wits and survival skills along the way. The crow who returns home is wiser, braver, kinder, and readyat lastto spread her wings. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigts gentle humor, sense of fun and adventure, and delightful main character sing off the page in this timely short novel about bravery and friendship, illustrated by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins. A page-turning read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a terrific book for fans of Nuts to You, by Lynne Rae Perkins, and Avis Poppy books.

The trappings of high society are brought to life in this scintillating novel penned by Newberry medalist Cynthia Voigt, whom Kirkus called ¿a master of pure story.¿ We are none of us what we seem.Gregor has an eye for the expensive. It¿s a talent that makes him a fine appreciator of art and a stellar butler. Handsome and barely in his thirties, Gregor¿s choice of work baffles even his employer, wealthy playboy Theo Mondleigh. If only he knew how Gregor spent his free time.While Theös parents strong-arm him into marriage, Gregor¿s looking for a match of his own. His one requirement: money, and a lot of it. When Gregor¿s not working, his days are spent charming the wealthiest single women he can find. His latest mark is Alexis. She¿s got money, youth, and the disenchantment to match, but the more time he gambles spending with her, the deeper he finds himself falling in love. She¿s charming, intelligent, and engaged to the one man that could strip Gregor of his veneer of wealth. When worlds collide, much more is at stake than their fledgling love.

The second book in Cynthia Voigt's acclaimed Tillerman Series, about Dicey Tillerman and her family.