Девочка из лунного света

Wintry Tales #4

by Holly Webb, Холли Вебб

Изабель любила животных, но особенно ее воображение поразили величественные духи гор – снежные барсы. Перед сном она помечтала хоть одним глазком увидеть этих прекрасных существ не в зоопарке, а там, где они живут в природе, и… все сбылось. Изабель проснулась в горах в компании девочки Одвал. Одвал как раз пыталась уберечь от охотников семью снежных барсов – маму и двух котят. Разумеется, Изабель тут же принялась ей помогать, хотя задача оказалась очень трудной.
Но если под Рождество чего-то очень сильно желать, то все случится!

Genres: Christmas, Childrens, Fantasy, Contemporary, Fiction, Nature

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 10, 2015

About the author

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats.

Reviews

[Ionela Gomoja · Rating 5 out of 5]

„Leopardul zăpezilor” de Holly Webb este o carte educațională și fascinantă.
În această carte se vorbește despre un vis (care nu prea pare a fi un vis) al unei fete pe nume Isabelle. Isabelle în acest vis este prietena imaginară al unei fete pe nume Odval, iar ea este în misiunea de a salva o familie de leoparzi ai zăpezilor a căror specie este pe cale de dispariție...

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Това е втората книжка от Холи, която чета, и все повече и повече обиквам нейното творчество.

Най-много ми допада това, че тя някакси успява да вплете малки фентъзи елементи в историите си, които ги правят още по-вълнуващи. Пренасят ни на места, на които не сме били, и ни запознават с разнообразни герои с вълнуващи съдби.

Тук дори засяга темата за застрашените животни и тяхното оцеляване съвместно с хората.

Горещо препоръчвам!

Криси

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and educational read. I have enjoyed all the series but this one fascinated me more because it had interesting facts about the snow leopards which got me thinking about what I could do to help.

[Andreea Gomoja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cartea Leopardul zăpezilor de Holly Webb este o carte captivantă și fascinantă.
Aici se vorbește despre o fetiță pe nume Isabelle care îi plăcea mult leoparzii zăpezilor iar Isabelle împreună cu familia ei s-au dus la grădină zoologică, sora ei Tily era fascinată de pinguini.

Într-un vis a Isabellei împreună cu o fetiță pe nume Odval sau dus într-o călătorie ca să salveze un leopard a zăpezilor și pe puii ei....
Dar se pare că frații lui Odval voiau să vâneze leopardul zăpezilor...

Odval și Isabelle voiau să nu fie vânat leopardul zăpezilor așa că au făcut tot posibilul de a o salva.

Spre sfârșitul cărții Isabelle își îndeplinește misiunea și se trezește din visul său real...

[Clare O'Beara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely story about a British girl who, after learning about snow leopards and conservation efforts, wakes up in a tent in Mongolia the next day. She is invisible to everyone but the little girl in the family, who needs help to protect a snow leopard mother and cubs from hunters.

Great way to help kids learn, and the environment is well described, with the challenges of living here quite clear. I think the book would suit anyone from six to ten, girls especially, and older readers who are interested. Gorgeous drawings help to make everything clear. At the end is a note from the author with details on how to support a snow leopard conservation project.

This is an unbiased review.

[Sofi · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Bianca Stanciu · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5⭐️/5⭐️

[Psusan · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an exciting read for young readers. The Storm Leopards by Holly Webb snowy mystical setting that happens during the Christmas Season but is actually not a Christmas story. So it is a story that could be read anytime of the year with only a nudge in the direction of enjoying children to think more than of themselves with their Christmas wish list.

This story begins with a family outing to a zoo but turns into a magical visit to Mongolia where she meets a new friend and works to protect the gravely endangered snow leopards. Easy to read with many black and white drawings, this chapter book would hold a third grader’s attention who would eagerly be able to independently read The Storm Leopards.

The added information after the story is most interesting too. I would recommend this book to any animal loving child. I am sure that they would be dreaming of such an adventure.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a digital ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

After seeing a snow leopard in the zoo, Isabelle is intrigued by these endangered animals. She begins researching on her own to learn more. Then she is transported by some unexplained phenomenon to Mongolia. There she interacts with a girl her own age. They work together to save a mother snow leopard and 2 cubs from the well-intentioned efforts of the Mongolian girl's brothers. The brothers are trying to save the family's live stock from the leopard.
This adventure story is engaging for readers who have transitioned to lower reading level chapter books. The black and white illustrations enhance the story well. Information about Mongolian culture, snow leopards, and the complexities of protecting endangered species are included in an accessible way.
Suspend belief to read about Isabelle's time in Mongolia as an invisible friend to a child with a different culture and language.

[Anne-Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Holly Webb's Wintry Tales books but this one holds a special place. I love cats of any type.
This one had some really interesting facts about snow leopards that I never knew.
Outstanding book and series. Highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book

On a side note....I thought this was a new book because I read this a few years ago but as I started the book it was like hmmm I have read this before. And I was right but still good the second time around.

[Sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. It was very heartfelt and the second that I finished the book I picked up another Winter Journeys book by Holly Webb. I enjoyed this book because it really explained the danger that Snow Leopards are in and how we can protect them. I also like how all of the Winter Journeys books are based on real events. I think that the book had good energy and is perfect for 3rd to 5th grade readers.

[Anamaria Budai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roman grafic, ideal pt copiii care învață să citească sau de citit împreună cu cei mici.
Fiul meu spune că e una dintre cele mai frumoase cărți citite de noi împreună.
A mai apreciat mult și partea grafică, ilustrațiile "în creion" au adus valoare și o imagine mai bună cărții. Leoparzii au fost foarte fain surprinși atât în text cât și în partea de grafică.

[Katarzyna · Rating 3 out of 5]

TO BYŁO TAKIE SŁODKIE 🥹! Fakt nie jest to książka przy której no bawiłam się jakoś wybitnie ALE to jak Iza i Osval kochały pantery śnieżne to było takie kochane i smutne jednocześnie. Jakby I LOVE IT!

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aceasta carte este destul de frumoasa dar nu m.a impresionat finalul!Ma asteptam la ceva mai WOW!

[Isabella Gene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the storm Leopard was really exciting and it was a great book!
🐆📖❤️👍📙🐆🐆😍😲

[Cepoi Narcisa Rebeca Cepoi Rebeca · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Andreea Dehuta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fost o carte impresionanta
Mim plăcut foarte mult
Ore a fost un vis sau a ost în realitate

[Luana Rizea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are Holly Webb un stil dulce de a povesti și de a te face să vezi aievea cele întâmplate în paginile creionate de ea.

[Rachel Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really endearing book that also highlights the importance of saving these beautiful creatures.

[Ana Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super super super very nice

[꧖ julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

1,75⭐

[Elgyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

HW to umí líp.

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[Majcix_k · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Book Gannet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holly Webb strikes again with another adorable tale mixing animals, a dream-like adventure and a less-well-known culture. This time it’s Mongolia and the local people who are working with conservationists to protect the beautiful snow leopards.

When Isabelle visits the zoo and sees a snow leopard for the first time, she can’t believe she didn’t know about these wonderful cats before. After buying a Christmas ornament made in Mongolia, she begins to research more about them online. But then an unexpected adventure leads her far closer to the leopards than she ever expected to be.

I really enjoyed this tale. Isabelle is an ordinary young girl with an interest in animals, like so many other children out there, and snow leopards are always worth reading about. I loved how the Mongolian local life was woven into the story, along with conservation efforts and reasons why this can both help and hinder the people who have to live with these wild animals. It’s a fascinating tale that is also interesting and illustrated throughout with gorgeous pictures.

If you’re looking for something wintry or perhaps even Christmassy for the animal-loving girl in your life, then definitely take a look at this – especially if cats are a favourite. It’s not just a fun adventure tale either, and has plenty of things for readers to learn about as well as enjoy, from ages 7+. Any adults reading along might just pick up a few new facts of their own too.

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another delightful book from Holly Webb. Beautifully illustrated, it tells the story of Isabelle and how, during a visit to a zoo, she sees a beautiful snow leopard. This shy creature inspires Isabelle to buy a christmas decoration made by families living in the natural habitats of these elusive animals. This leads to an adventure she’ll never forget - but you need to read the book yourself to learn more about it!

The story has characters that other children will easily relate to. As the story progresses the reader learns more about the snow leopards and the people who live in their regions, the way conservationists are encouraging people not to hunt these animals and so much more. The story flows well and the educational aspects are integral to it, a delightful way to help children learn more about conservation, endangered species and different cultures. A really enjoyable story in its own right and one that could easily be used by parents and teachers to help inspire children to learn more about these and other creatures, including how everyone can help protect them. The letter from the author at the end of the book shares how a visit to a zoo inspired her to write this book and gives details of websites where further information can be found. Highly recommend!

Thanks to the authors, publisher and NetGalley, too for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Nayuleska · Rating 5 out of 5]

The legendary Holly has written another superb winter themed story that made me laugh and cry. I love how Holly's winter themed books introduce me to life in a society I know little about. I spend minutes not seconds looking at the cute detailed illustrations which combined with Holly's epic storytelling (I'm a fangirl and proud!) make me feel like I'm there.

It was a bit hard emotionally to read because I know there are lots of animals who are endangered thanks to people doing what their ancestors did, not realising that we do have a duty of care to animals too. Snow leopards are my favourite big cat because of their colouring, making the touching scenes Isabelle has with the cubs that bit more memorable for me. Another to add to my growing collection of Holly books!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolutely charming children's book. The beautiful cover illustration initially drew me to this book and I would love to buy copies of this for Christmas presents.

Isabelle is entranced by the storm leopard at the zoo and when her mum buys her a christmas decoration made by families living in their natural habitat she becomes totally obsessed with them. I loved the conservation message running through the book and the love of animals evident throughout.

I would have loved these books as a child and will definately want to own a copy with the beautifully illustrated book for my 'favourites' bookshelf.

This was an absolute treasure- ideal for any children who love animals and promote a vivid imagination.

With many thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The main characters are great and I really liked how the story developed and the ending was very sweet. This is the third book that I have read by Holly Webb and all have been a delight. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Nayuleska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute - full review to follow in time

[Philippa Hoad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming story by Holly Webb, of snow leopards and a young girl's efforts to save a leopard and her cubs, from hunters in Mongolia. A great story for Christmas.