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1) Hunger
Author
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
"First published in Norway in 1890, Hunger probes into the depths of consciousness with frightening and gripping power. Contemptuous of novels of his time and what he saw as their stereotypical plots and empty characters, Knut Hamsun embarked on 'an attempt to describe the strange, peculiar life of the mind, the mysteries of the nerves in a starving body.' Like the works of Dostoyevsky, Hunger marks an extraordinary break with Western literary and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Norwegian cooking has been shaped by its climate, many natural resources, and landscape, with long coastline surrounding over two-thirds of the country and hundreds of fjords jutting inland. Fish is an important staple of the Norwegian diet. Although Norway is a modern, technologically advanced country, its people, holidays, and dishes are deeply rooted in the past and reflect the cycles of nature.
Publisher
Polyglot Planet Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Learning Norwegian with parallel text is the most rewarding and effective method to learn a language. Existing vocabulary is refreshed, while new vocabulary is instantly put into practice. The Norwegian grammar easily sinks in through our cleverly written and well formatted stories. Especially designed for the eReader and eReader Apps - each sentence has been translated line by line making it easy to follow. Learn Norwegian with Parallel Text Recommended...
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Language
English
Description
Discover the Basics of the Norwegian Language Quickly and Easily
Are you interested in the Norwegian language but do not have the time or money that it takes to learn in a traditional classroom setting?
Learning a new language is an incredibly enriching experience and something that everyone should do, but expensive and time-consuming classroom courses are not for everyone. Download "Shortcut to Norwegian" if you are looking to quickly learn the...
Author
Language
English
Description
If you want to improve your Norwegian skills, and are currently at levels A2 – B2 or above, this book may provide a fun learning experience for you!
This language learners ebook and accompanying audiobook aim to provide intermediate learners of Norwegian with a tool to practice their writing.
The book may be said to consist primarily of two components: the selected texts, which are short essays and stories on a given topic, and simple exercises...
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Series
Return to Red River volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
It is 1893 and the first generation of immigrants who came to America for the promise of free land and a good life for their children have finally achieved their dreams. They labored hard on the land and now have a bountiful heritage to pass on to the next generation. However, many of the young people aren't interested in becoming farmers--they have aspirations of their own. Thorliff Bjorklund has been writing stories and plays since he was a young...
10) Sophie's dilemma
Author
Series
Daughters of blessing volume 2
Language
English
Description
Fan-Favorite Lauraine Snelling Delivers Another Hit Novel Certain she can't live without Hamre Bjorklund, the impetuous Sophie Knutson rejects her father's request to postpone her marriage until after graduation and convinces Hamre to elope. But life as a fisherman's bride in Seattle is not at all that Sophie had envisioned. Pregnant and lonely while Hamre's out at sea, she hires on at a fish cannery, only to be fired after fainting on the job. When...
11) Tender mercies
Author
Series
Red River of the North volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Formats
Description
Is She Really Leaving Forever? Tracing the difficulties and joys of carving out a life from the Dakota sod in the second half of the 800s, Tender Mercies continues Snelling's Red River saga and will pull your heartstrings and make you feel the joys and frustrations of life on the open lands of the 9th century mid-west. The rich farmlands of the Dakota Territory in 1887 are finally beginning to yield the abundant harvest the pioneers had dreamed about...
13) Rebecca's reward
Author
Series
Daughters of blessing volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nineteen-year-old Rebecca Baard has experienced more than her share of sorrow, and now she is afraid to open her heart to love. Rebecca's friends set out to remedy the situation, concocting social events to attract all the eligible bachelors in Blessing, and advising her in the use of her feminine wiles.
Author
Series
Red River of the North volume 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
She Had Told Him She Was Headed for Blessing. Why Would He Not Take Her There? The Bjorklund family has received word that Augusta Bjorklund is on her way from Norway to join them in North Dakota. When the train arrives in the town of Blessing with no Augusta aboard, the worried family hopes she will be on the train in the morning. But only her trunk arrives, so Bridget Bjorklund insists that Hjelmer, Augusta's brother, go find her. Augusta, after...
15) Knots: Stories
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Language
English
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Description
A mesmerizing collection of playfully surreal stories from one of Norway's most celebrated writers
First published in Norway in 2004, Knots is Gunnhild Øyehaug's radical collection of short stories that range from the surreal to the oddly mundane, and prod the discomforts of mental, sexual, and familial bonds.
In both precise short-shorts and ruminative longer tales, Øyehaug meanders through the tangled, jinxed, and unavoidable conflicts of love...
16) An untamed land
Author
Series
Red River of the North volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Formats
Description
Proud of Their Heritage and Sustained by Their Faith, They Came to Tame a New Land She had promised herself that once they left the fjords of Norway, she would not look back. After three long years of scrimping and saving to buy tickets for their passage to America, Roald and Ingeborg Bjorklund, along with their son, Thorliff, finally arrive at the docks of New York City. It was the promise of free land that fed their dream and lured them from their...
Author
Series
Red River of the North volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ever so slowly Dakota Territory is being transformed from a vast prairie into rich farmland. With the coming of the railroad, the small town of Blessing begins to prosper, and the Bjorklund family is reaping the promised harvest that had lured them from their beloved home in Norway. But for Ingeborg and Haakan, realizing their dreams will not come without a struggle. After their own fields are harvested, Haakan and the neighboring men take the steam...
18) A touch of Grace
Author
Series
Daughters of blessing volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Life in Blessing, North Dakota, becomes difficult when courageous and gentle Grace Knutson is presented with an agonizing dilema.
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Language
English
Description
Introducing a captivating collection of twelve bilingual short stories designed specifically for intermediate Norwegian language learners of all ages. Dive into the enchanting world of Tracks In The Snow: Short Stories for Norwegian Language Learners that will transport you to different corners of Norway while honing your language skills.In The Troll at Trondheim Square, follow the curious adventures of Trym, a friendly troll who ventures into the...
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Language
English
Description
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of bilingual short stories with Life Along The Linden Trees: Short Stories for Norwegian Language Learners. Perfect for Norwegian language learners of all ages, this collection of twelve bilingual short stories offers an engaging way to improve your language skills while delving into rich narratives.Embark on a journey through the charming landscapes of Norway as you explore tales like The Café by the Coast,...
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