"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah tells the poignant story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, in France during World War II. As the Nazi occupation intensifies, Vianne struggles to keep her family safe while managing her home, while rebellious Isabelle becomes involved in the resistance. Their contrasting paths illustrate the resilience and sacrifice women made during the war. The narrative explores themes of love, survival, and the impact of war on relationships, ultimately highlighting the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. Through their journeys, the sisters learn about courage, hope, and the power of family. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called World Classics .
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by The ChoiceMaker Pty Limited .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day". Barbara Taylor is an experienced children's non-fiction writer. Her previous books for Watts include the Science Starters series.
This book contains the following story:
The Nightingale
An emperor prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. The Emperor of China learns that one of the most beautiful things in his empire is the song of the nightingale. When he orders the nightingale brought to him, a kitchen maid (the only one who knows of its whereabouts) leads the court to a nearby forest where the bird is found. The nightingale agrees to appear at court. The Emperor is so delighted with the bird's song that he keeps the nightingale in captivity. When the Emperor is given a bejeweled mechanical bird he loses interest in the real nightingale, who returns to the forest. The mechanical bird eventually breaks down due to overuse. The Emperor is taken deathly ill a few years later. The real nightingale learns of the Emperor's condition and returns to the palace. God is so moved by the nightingale's song that he departs and the emperor recovers. The nightingale agrees to sing to the emperor for the rest of his days.
