When Inge Maria moved in with her grandmother on a the small island of Bornhom in Denmark, she's expected to behave like all the other children - passively obedient. Despite trying her best to good, Inge finds herself getting into trouble, but that might be exactly what the inhabitants of Bornholm need even though they may not realize it.

Provides a history of the LEGO company, describing how it grew into an iconic toy company and its philanthropic and sustainable initiatives. Includes sidebars that feature a map, a timeline, and facts about LEGO founder Ole Kirk, LEGO conventions, and popular sets. Back matter includes a glossary and further resources.

"The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon"--...

"In nineteenth-century Copenhagen, an orphaned seamstress goes to work for a retired ballerina and uses her magic to investigate her father's mysterious death while working for the same family years ago"-- Provided by publisher.

Retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II.

"Everyone has played with LEGO; toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO; Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds. This...

"Me, my notebook and my love of the wild and desolate. I wanted to do the opposite of what was expected of me. It's a recurring pattern in my life. An instinct. Dorthe Nors's first nonfiction book chronicles a year she spent traveling along the North Sea coast--from Skagen at the northern tip of Denmark to the Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea. In fourteen expansive essays, Nors traces the history, geography, and culture of the places she visits while...