1 . Espionage (间谍活动)! Secrets! Suspense(悬念)! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, Max in the House of Spies written by Adam Gidwitz is for you. New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony strongly recommended this book for teenagers, saying Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book.
Espionage and courage are at the heart of this historical novel about Max, an 11-year-old boy sent to London as Germany became ever more dangerous for its Jewish citizens. Max has lots of questions, not the least of which are why the Nazis hate him so much, and why teachers and other adults are saying terrible, hurtful, things about Jewish people as if they are facts. Humor comes in the form of two little sprites from German and Jewish folklore (民间传说), who are forever weighing in—and arguing—about Max’s decisions and desire to return to Germany to save his folks. Fantastic characters and important topics for conversation make this a top read.
Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold (精灵) and a dybbuk (恶灵) named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy.
Max in the House of Spies is a thought-provoking World War II story as only acclaimed storyteller Adam Gidwitz can tell it—fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart.
1. Who is the author of Max in the House of Spies?| A．Wonder | B．Adam Gidwitz | C．White Bird | D．Pony |
| A．High-fantasy novel | B．Folklore | C．historical novel | D．political novel |
| A．Max is an 11-year-old boy born in London. |
| B．Max is sent to London for further study. |
| C．Max is quite interested in Jewish folklore. |
| D．Max wants to save his folks in Germany. |
| A．Health Care | B．Sports Event | C．Cultural Insights | D．Book Review |
Author: Margaret Mitchell ￥25（in bookstores） ￥18（online）
Gone With the Wind is a best-seller, which tells a story that happened in the American Civil War（美国内战）. Scarlett O'Hara is a woman in the story who is full of energy. She is strong and saves her family but is very selfish at the same time.
A LITTLE PRINCESS
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥18.3（online）
Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life. Then her father died and Sara lost everything. She had to learn to do with her changed life. Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against her poverty and the scorn（嘲笑）of her fellows. It's an excellent book for children（with 4 tapes 磁带）.
PETER PAN
Author: J. M Barrie ￥15（in bookstores） ￥12（online）
It is a children's story full of imagination and adventures（冒险）, which is about Wendy, John, and Michael Darling's adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely.（with 2 tapes）
UNCLE TOM'S CABIN
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe ￥20（in bookstores）
The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Tom's Cabin talked about the struggle between free states and slave（奴隶）states during the American Civil War and is as powerful today as when it first came out 150 years ago.
THE SECRET GARDEN
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥35（in bookstores） ￥30（online）
Mary Lennox, a sickly orphan（孤儿）, finds herself in her uncle's dark house. Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship, and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life.
1. We can know from the passage that ________.| A．there is only one book with tapes. |
| B．we can buy all the above books in bookstores. |
| C．THE PETER PAN is ￥3 cheaper in bookstores than online. |
| D．two of the books are written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. |
| A．￥48 | B．￥12 |
| C．￥50 | D．￥42 |
a. the power of hope b. friendship c. nature's magic d. her uncle
| A．a, b, c | B．a, c, d | C．b, c, d | D．a, b, d |
3 . We all like fantasy stories, and grow up reading and listening to fantasies. These tales fuel our imaginations, and satisfy our longings for adventures. The most interesting thing about fantasies is that their plots involve magical beasts and heroes，animal creatures talking like humans，and other things we can’t see in real life. Also, fantasies have a distinguished writing style, with freedom of expression.
Toy Fantasy
In toy fantasy stories, narrators(叙述者)bring their beloved toys to life that can live, talk, think，breathe and behave like human beings. You would see modern toy fantasies in a picture book format. Representative works are A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh and Carlo Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Animal Fantasy
The animal fantasy tells tales about animals behaving like human beings, experiencing emotions, and having the ability to talk. However, animals in fantasies hold their various animal characteristics, too. Examples include The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter which influences children around the world.
Magical Fantasy
In a magical fantasy, you see a character having magical powers, or a strange magical object becomes the subject of the story. Stories of this type began widely spreading long ago, including Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and William Steig’s Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
Modern Folktales
Modern folktales are types of fantasy that narrators tell in a traditional tale accompanying some typical parts, such as strong conflict, little description of characters, and sometimes magical elements. These tales come before all others and are popular, as authors throughout history, have written them. Hans Christian Andersen has written several tales of this category including The Nightingale, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Thumbelina.
1. What is the common feature of the fantasies?| A．Their characters are highly popular. |
| B．Their events occur in the unreal world. |
| C．Their writing styles show desires for freedom. |
| D．Their plots encourage people to have adventures. |
| A．Carlo Collodi. | B．Beatrix Potter. |
| C．William Steig. | D．Hans Christian Andersen. |
| A．The toy fantasy. | B．The animal fantasy. |
| C．The magical fantasy. | D．The modern folktales. |
The Girl with A Brave Heart----BY RITA JAHANFORUZ Brief Description: After showing kindness to a strange old woman, Shiraz receives the gift of beauty but her lazy and unkind stepsister, Nargues, suffers a less pleasant fate in this adaptation of the fairy tale. Paperback $7. 99 Hardcover $ 12.05 $7.99(in stock) |
Small Acts of Amazing Courage----BY GLORIA WHELAN Brief Description: It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind waits for the return of her father. While her father has been at war, Rosalind saw India slowly change. A man named Gandhi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents plan for her, but no one seems to listen. As she comes of age during this period of history, will she find the courage to claim her own identity and become her own person? $6.99(in stock ) Paperback $6. 99 Hardcover $10.00 |
I Am in Here----BY BONKER, ELIZABETH Brief Description: I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's storytelling combine in this book to show that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope. Paperback $15.99 Hardcover $21.15 |
A Thousand Mornings----BY MARY OLIVER Brief Description: In this latest collection, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to establish her life's work, the coastline of her Massachusetts home. Oliver shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the power of attention. With amazing clarity, humor and kindness, these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience. Paperback $16. 00 Hardcover $20.00 |
| A．Rosalind's father might have lost life in the war. |
| B．Gandhi insisted on violence against Britain. |
| C．Rosalind saw the bright future in the country. |
| D．People there were suffering from the war. |
| A．Her luxurious life. |
| B．The high-paid job. |
| C．Her wonderful future. |
| D．The attractive scenes. |
| A．Small Acts of Amazing Courage and I Am in Here |
| B．Small Acts of Amazing Courage and The Girl with A Brave Heart |
| C．The Girl with A Brave Heart and A Thousand Mornings |
| D．A Thousand Mornings and Small Acts of Amazing Courage |
