The Only Way!

Chronicles of Pan and Silba,Metamorphosis

by Panos Kalaigidis (new author)
coming soon......

Summary

            In an almost Post-Apocalyptic Earth, ravaged from a conflict known as The Last War, humans live in a world overwhelmed not only from conflict, but also from the effects of mankind’s technology - inspired tampering with the environment. It is a world where technology emulates magic, where creatures of ancient legend roam the land, not born of magic but sophisticated technology. The landscape looks pleasing, but hides a tragedy of extinction, and the repercussions of actions taken centuries ago are still being felt.

               Somewhere in a town in the Balkans, two brothers, Pan and Silba, after having lost their parents to the Inventor’s Curse, became Marauders, scavengers, guards and mercenaries. Their life is not easy, but not grueling, until the Pure, a faction living underground guides and armies towards their town. This too, is part of consequences based on event of the past, as the Pure are waging a shadow war against the Wanderers and Shamans, who try to teach humanity to prosper while avoiding the mistakes of the past, both struggle to control the area around the Megastructures. The Megastructures look like nothing but a gigantic circle of trees, and no one has been inside. Legend has it they contain all the technology and knowledge of the ancients. In this, the brothers are unwittingly drawn, as they try to protect their town. But they are implanted with nano tattoos of a military project from The Last War, which makes them valuable recruits. However, there are other forces in play, and this changes everything not only for Pan and Silba, but possibly for the future as well. 

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The Literacy Benefits of Listening. Use audio books to bring life and depth to your child’s reading experience.

I recently met a mom whose 6-year-old son loves to listen to audio books at school. She wondered whether these books on tape will help build his reading skills, and what he can learn from them.

Children take great pleasure in listening to stories, and there are some terrific books on tape available at bookstores and most public libraries. Tapes and CD's that come with a copy of the book are particularly valuable, because your child can follow along as the narrator reads. You'll find that these books not only provide you with an occasional break from reading (and rereading the same stories again and again); they also enrich your child's multi-sensory experiences with books. 
Hearing a book read on tape helps her see how the words on the page can come alive in a fluid, expressive way. It helps her focus on the sounds of words read without interruption and provides a model of fluent reading. Audio books also give her an important introduction to listening — a skill that she must master in order to learn to read. 
Many books on tape have interesting sound effects, music, and multiple narrators that are especially motivating and fun for young children. Shel Silverstein's recordings of the poems in his delightful book Where the Sidewalk Ends are perfect examples. With his baritone voice, and the accompanying playful music and sounds, he demonstrates the deep pleasure that books can provide to children of all ages, serving as a stepping stone to every other kind of reading experience. 
Narrators on tape tend to embellish their storytelling with silly voices and dramatic enhancements. They emphasize reading as a source of pleasure rather than a skill, and make children eager to learn how to read. Beyond their sheer enjoyment of audio books, children also develop a sense of narrative structure and understanding of language. Stories on tape help them to grasp the rich and various ways in which language distills and conveys meaning. In addition, exposing your child to a range of narrators and their different styles of reading will deepen his grasp of the reading process.
Teachers often set up a listening center so that two to four children can listen to the same book at the same time. This can provide a wonderful opportunity for children to hear their favorite books read aloud again and again. The more they listen, the greater the likelihood that they will learn new vocabulary words. And, when listening with a special friend, the opportunities for playing creatively and acting out parts of the story are endless.
You don't have to spend a fortune for books on tape to use in your own home. Today, many libraries have a rich collection of audio books. For those you may want to keep, library sales and used bookstores offer some great bargains. Take books along on car trips, or while you're in the waiting room at the dentist's office. I think you'll find that these books are truly the gift that keeps on giving.

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