Sentences with phrase «historical fiction tale»
Pickard sees great things for the historical fiction tale on Oscar night.
http://screenpicks.com/ Not exact matches
This year, though, Brin kicked off the Founders Letter with a quote taken from the very beginning of «A Tale of Two Cities,» a book written over 150 years ago by Charles Dickens — a historical fiction about the French Revolution.
The OT is an apocyphal history of the Semitic people and the NT is a morality tale — mythologized historical fiction.
Everyone has personal favorites, and I would like to close with a few of the books I have enjoyed with my children: Noel Streatfield's books about families with dancing children, including Ballet Shoes and Dancing Shoes; Cotton in My Sack and Indian Captive, books of historical fiction by Lois Lenski; the hilarious picture book Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman; the gentle moral tale of Rose, «who didn't work any harder than she had to»; Seven Loaves of Bread, by Ferida Wolf; and the accurate depictions of family life in both Joanna Harrison's When Mom Turned into a Monster and Jean van Leeuwen's delightful Oliver and Amanda Pig stories.
The East Coast About Blog Sophie Perinot, a multi-published author of historical fiction, including: MÉDICIS DAUGHTER (Thomas Dunne 2015) the coming - of - age tale of the youngest Valois princess, Marguerite.
«The Handmaid's Tale» presents a dystopia; «Alias Grace» is a piece of postmodern historical fiction — one that incorporates fragments of actual historical record with first - person narration and epistolary structure.
The Shape of Water is a cross between a dark fairy tale, historical fiction, and an epic romance (between a mute woman and a fish - man), and with its occasional gore and imaginative monster stylings, it's very much a del Toro film.
This was a story about film pioneers and preservation, historical fiction utilizing remarkable facts about the life and careers of Georges Méliès to tell a moving, universal tale of a 1930s orphan living in Paris» main train station.
These genres include: poetry, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, realistic fiction, mystery, biography, autobiography, drama, fanciful tales, and humor.
(Just the list of categories into which Avi's books fall is impressive: comedy; mystery; adventure and historical fiction; fantasy; animal tales; ghosts; young adult; early reader; short stories, and biography!)
The books cover a wide variety of fiction genres including realistic fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, mystery, and historical fiction.
This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.
This ambitious, well - researched tale re-creates the life of Mary of Magdala, blending historical fact with fascinating fiction.
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Genre: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mythology & Folk Tales, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Religious, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Christian Size: 120 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 21 May 2018 onward PDT / PST
As a bonus, we have Rebecca Senese's ten - story science fiction collection Tales of Possibilities; Thomas K. Carpenter's Revolutionary Magic, a historical fantasy and the first in the Dashkova Memoirs; Annie Reed's A Death in Cumberland, a moody police procedural; Nebula Award finalist Cat Rambo's Neither Here Nor There, a double collection of alt - world and real world fantasy stories; and last but not least, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith's The Slots of Saturn, the origin story for his fan - favorite superhero Poker Boy.
Part survival story, part historical fiction, this tale, narrated by one of the ship's survivors, is a page - turner.
Fans of historical fiction, Gregory Maguire's retellings of classic tales, and Geraldine Brooks» March (2005) will appreciate Fiorato's devotion to one of classic literature's feistiest and most enjoyable couples.
Great historical fiction gives the reader deeper understanding of the times and people depicted; Vanora Bennett allows me to finally comprehend the deep differences between the French and English explored in both Shakespeare's Henry V and the tragic tale of Saint Joan.
This is the tale of historical fact mixed with fiction and a touch of fantasy.
Having published more than a dozen books — nonfiction and fiction — with both traditional and often prestigious publishers as well as on my own, I have a very good sense of the demands of book promotion and was delighted to have the chance to work with Smith Publicity who did a fine job with my Sino - American Tales series of historical novels
Short - listed for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction «Though rife with description, backstory, and a surfeit of gossip, the book's pervasive sense of foreboding and clear narrative arcs keep the tale immersive.
Marvelous and compulsively readable, Helene Wecker's debut novel The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, into a wondrously inventive and unforgettable tale.
The Golem and the Jinni weaves together fable and historical fiction in what our reviewer calls a «wonderful tale for our time.»
Jiles, known for her historical fiction, strikes new ground in a future - set tale.
And if you want to get the other side of the tale, let me recommend reading Bernard Cornwell's historical fiction series that starts with The Last Kingdom.
«Once again, Cornwell proves himself a master of historical fiction, weaving a tale of bloodthirsty warfare, honor, and occasional unexpected moments of laugh - out - loud humor.»
The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell: The latest installment in the Saxon Tales, the epic saga of the making of England, magnificently brought to life by «the reigning king of historical fiction» (USA Today).
Sophie Perinot, a multi-published author of historical fiction, including: MÉDICIS DAUGHTER (Thomas Dunne 2015) the coming - of - age tale of the youngest Valois princess, Marguerite.
Historical Fiction Alert: Discover Katherine Pym's Masterpiece The Barbers: A Tale Most Curious and Rare ** Plus Hundred of Free & Bargain Historical Fiction Titles **
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Mythology & Folk Tales, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal, Metaphysical, Norse & Icelandic, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Norse & Icelandic Sagas Size: 201 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 08 May 2018 onward PDT / PST
A rollicking work of historical fiction set in the old City of London before the Great Fire... The Barbers: A Tale Most Curious and Rare by Katherine Pym
There was such a wide range of stories, from modern day tales to historical fiction, and even one from the perspective of the wagon itself.
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romance, Historical Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Size: 222 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 21 May 2018 onward PDT / PST
A tale told through the eyes of Sallee and the answers she solicits from Ethel, Morony delivers a masterful narrative that is beguiling, flawlessly executed and proves a fine example of New Historical Fiction.
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romance, Historical Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy Size: 59 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 20 May 2018 onward PDT / PST
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romance, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Series, Time Travel, Romantic Comedy, Action & Adventure, Historical Size: 401 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 23 April 2018 onward PDT / PST
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The East Coast About Blog Sophie Perinot, a multi-published author of historical fiction, including: MÉDICIS DAUGHTER (Thomas Dunne 2015) the coming - of - age tale of the youngest Valois princess, Marguerite.
Genre: Literature & Fiction, History & Criticism, Action & Adventure, Mythology & Folk Tales, Nonfiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Antiquarian & Rare Books, History of Books, Movements & Periods, Mythology Size: 285 pages Free eBook download for Kindle from 18 May 2018 onward PDT / PST
Sigil in Shadow is a shining example of historical fiction done right... Fans of The Red Queen and A Court Of Thorns And Roses will relish this brilliantly crafted, awe - inspiring tale that will leave readers breathlessly anticipating the next volume.
Fans of historical fiction will be drawn to The Miniaturist, a fantastical tale from British debut novelist Jessie Burton that takes place in 17th - century Amsterdam.
The East Coast About Blog Sophie Perinot, a multi-published author of historical fiction, including: MÉDICIS DAUGHTER (Thomas Dunne 2015) the coming - of - age tale of the youngest Valois princess, Marguerite.