The History Of Sandford And Merton
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Days Of The Colonists
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Cuchulain, The Hound Of Ulster
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The Danish Story Book
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Flower Fables
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The Fairiest, Or, Surprising And Entertaining Adventures Of The Aerial Beings
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Dame Talkative’S Old Sayings, New Revived For The Amusement Of Young People
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The Days, Months, And Seasons Of The Year
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A Clown for Tenali Rama
DescriptionBasava and Sivakka are two ordinary children growing up in the village ofHampi in Karnataka. One day, Basava finds a set of sculpting hammer andchisel, and as he starts carving with them, the magical instruments take themright back in time to the Hampi of the sixteenthcentury, when it was ruled bythe great Krishnadeva Raya!Here they make friends and are plunged into a world of scheming dancers, talented artists, powerful emperors who live in fabulous palaces and more.And when Basava becomes an apprentice sculptor, he is commissioned by thelegendary Tenali Rama himself to create something in stone that will makehim laugh!Subhadra Sen Gupta can make history come alive like no one else. This pageturningadventure story is not only exciting, but is also filled with the wonderthat was once the magnificent Vijayanagar Kingdom.
Rendered
In the first two books of the TimeWorm trilogy, an accident with a time machine of the mid-twenty-first century causes Theo and his robotic dog, Murphy, to time jump into the dangers of Nazi Germany. Theo meets a German teen named Gracie, who is also running from Hitler's Third Reich. The trio escape to America on the Hindenburg.This final book of the trilogy has Theo, Gracie, and Murphy back on American soil. The teens plan to return to Theo's future world after he is a spy in a summer camp while Gracie visits a boarding school. Reunited, the teens find shelter and hope in an abandoned shack until Murphy and Theo pick up a scent of the horror of Germany they believe they have left behind.
Boys No More
As Germany enters its last war year and precious resources, especially available and combat-ready men, have grown scarce, Hitler decides it is time to exploit Germany's teens. Unlike typical battle stories, this collection of true accounts follows four fifteen- to seventeen-year old boys as they struggle with the ever-crumbling Reich, trying to stay alive against the odds. - Visiting his brother, Hans, who serves as a radioman near the Dutch boarder, G羹nter narrowly escapes the oncoming artillery fire of Allied troops...- G羹nter and his best friend, Helmut, are drafted in the spring of 1945. Instead of following orders, they decide to hide, spending seven weeks on the run...- Arthur still believes, Germany is winning, when American troops march into his youth camp in late April 1945. He and his classmates are arrested and shipped to Dachau, the just liberated death camp. But being a prisoner is only the beginning of his ordeal...- When the war ends in May 1945, Hans does not return. G羹nter and his mother fear the worst. Until July, when a skeletal visitor appears at their door...Beginning in the fall of 1944 and ending in the summer of 1945, this collection contains 47 Days and A Lightness in My Soul, two novellas-also published separately-as well as two short stories.
In Light of the Summit
This is the much-anticipated sequel to IN SIGHT OF THE MOUNTAIN!After Anna Gallagher's first climb on Mt. Rainier, she faces a new challenge-enduring the ridicule and threats that come with breaking tradition. In 1890, being a young female mountaineer makes polite society uncomfortable, even angry. But despite the threats and inherent risk, she still has plans for another climb, even if it jeopardizes her family bookstore, and puts her in more danger than she ever imagined. Emily Watson has always been close with the Gallagher family. As a young girl she dreamed of a wealthy husband, a fine house, and a future in Seattle society and now she finally has it. Her desires couldn't be more different than Anna's, but she's confronted with her own invisible mountain to climb when she's suddenly poverty-stricken. She must decide what matters most, and whether true love is worth waiting for.IN LIGHT OF THE SUMMIT is a captivating story of ambition, heartbreak, and redemption. It's a tale of two childhood friends navigating womanhood in the late 19th century, with as much grace as they can muster, while still figuring out how to be true to themselves.(Book Club Questions included at the end of the book.)
Raging Phoenix
The world is on fire and war is coming.Astrid Barberi has escaped Noritia and has been given refuge with her allies in Perygand. Though finally reunited with her loved ones, no one is safe yet. Her husband, Julian de Batonia, is relentless and will stop at nothing to bring Astrid back to restore his honour and please his father. But she refuses to come quietly this time. The war looming over Arcias has finally come, and neither side is willing to accept defeat. Armies have been recruited, battle lines have been drawn, but this war is about more than just a country's independence or a restoration of old lords. For Astrid and Julian, it has always been personal. A battle of wills, of honour versus vengeance. She is willing to sacrifice everything to be rid of him, and he would let the world burn to have her. I am the phoenix's daughter, and a phoenix is not afraid of an eagle.
Shakespeare and Young Adult Literature
The influence of Shakespeare on American culture is unequivocal. And despite its youth, young adult literature has grown into a literary force majeure. Considering the widespread popularity of both Shakespeare and young adult literature, their pairing can offer teachers and students a wide array of instructional possibilities. Our collection offers secondary (6-12) educators engaging ideas and approaches for pairing Shakespeare's most frequently taught plays alongside young adult novels which often provide a unique examination of a topic that teaching a single text could not afford. The pairings offered in each chapter allow for comparisons in some cases, for extensions in others, and for critique in some.
A Child’s History of England
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In Sight of the Mountain
"An engaging escapade with a feisty female lead." - Kirkus Reviews "A beautifully written story. A must-read for those who are striving to fulfill their dreams." - Seattle Book Review In the devastating aftermath of the 1889 Great Seattle Fire, nineteen-year-old Anna Gallagher faces considerable pressure to marry well and soon. But she has no intention of giving up her freedom to keep house. She wants to be the first woman to summit Mount Rainier. Anna's grandfather couldn't disapprove more. And after he discovers that she's befriended a Duwamish woman in the forest, he threatens to disown her completely. Still, her resolve to summit doesn't waver until she meets a fisherman who seems to love adventure as much as she does. He's not the kind of high society gentleman who could save their family's finances after the fire, but he adores her and treats her like an equal. Attempting to climb the mountain might cause Anna's family to disown her forever. It might even ruin any future marriage prospects. But if she succeeds, she could pioneer the way for women mountaineers, and create a new identify for herself, something she's been longing for her whole life. Inspired by the trailblazing women of the 19th Century who dared to climb Mount Rainier, In Sight of the Mountain is a charming coming-of-age story, but it also casts the reader's gaze upon issues of colonialism, class, and women's far-too-narrow options.
Finding Uncle Newton
She is outgoing, but orphaned. He is introverted, but a world-renowned scientist. Would moving in with Uncle Isaac Newton work? When his head was always in a book or the Bible? Teen-aged Catherine Barton tries desperately to connect, so seeks a match for her energy in the London coffeehouses. That women were not welcome there in the late 1690's would not stop her, and she does find promising boyfriend John.Meanwhile, Uncle Isaac, as new Warden of the Mint, has his own challenges-nabbing counterfeiters, including the notorious, William Chaloner. He enlists Catherine to spy at the coffeehouse, and she welcomes the bond-all until boyfriend John gets implicated in a counterfeiting scheme. Then a case of smallpox, a pandemic scourge that had killed millions just decades earlier, sends her off to dreaded isolation in the countryside. And Uncle Isaac's battle to nab the devious Chaloner turns into a challenging chess match. Will famous scientist Newton be embarrassed by a scofflaw from the street? Will Catherine ever find her true connection? Based on actual historical events and people. Author is a prior recipient of Moonbeam and Illumination Awards for books for faith-driven teens.
Lara's Story
Shattered by Heartbreak..."When a heart breaks, it does not break evenly, cleaving in half exactly down the middle..."Surrounded by her large, boisterous family in 1840s Ireland, Lara Flannigan has never known anything but love and belonging - until the day that tragedy strikes, leaving her abandoned and forced into indentured servitudeRemade in a new world.Just when all hope seems lost, Lara is discovered by a childless American couple, visiting Ireland to aid in the famine-relief effort. With barely a chance to look back, she's swept away to a bustling new continent - and a dizzying new reality. One of petticoats, opulent townhouses, and the cold reaches of Philadelphia high society. Desperate for a future, Lara works tirelessly to fit into her new life... while still haunted by her past that won't let her go.Set in a fascinating historical period, Lara's Story is a gripping young adult novel that explores the strength of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness to heal a broken heart.
THE LEGEND OF FOO FOO AND THE GOLDEN MONKS IMPERIAL VERSION English/Mandarin
High on the tippy top of the Glorious Purple Mountains of China's, the Golden Monks were summoned by Emperor Wu of Han. Emperor Wu wanted to know when untruths or lies were told him by people entering his court. The Golden monks in all their wisdom created the Foo Dog. The second book in the origin story of the Foo Dog, the lavish illustrations brings to life a magical story and statue rich in history and folklore.
Coming of Age in Brookville
Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a quaint little town with a definite Gilded Age charm about it. But back in 1844, Brookville was on the edge of civilisation - beyond lay the Far West. Its infrastructure was rude, and the locals were ruder. Wolves could be heard howling in the woods at night. Irishmen could be heard howling in the taverns, of which there were a surprising number. Monongahela whiskey was the tipple of choice, at three cents the glass, and even the Presbyterians drank it. Hogs roamed free, and cows were milked at the front door come daybreak. The place was wild and woolly, and the call of the wild turkey could be heard in the land. The world passed through Brookville, in the form of 'emigrant trains' headed into the Great Unknown (Ohio), stages with four-horse teams, freight hauled by oxen and sixteen-foot Conestoga wagons (the original long-haul truckers), and horse- and foot-traffic of all kinds. People stayed informed: politics was unusually divisive in 1844, which was a presidential election year. Pretend you don't know who's going to win - you do, right? - and enjoy the fussing between Whigs and Democrats along with the rest of the town. From timber rafting to militia training, there is a lot to see as Jim Tanner and Brookville come of age
All We Left Behind
For fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Heart-wrenching. Emotional. A powerful story of wartime love and devotion' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret OrphanA powerful and incredibly moving historical novel inspired by an untold story of the Second World War.Vancouver 1941As the war rages around the world, Hitler's fury is yet to be felt on the peaceful shores of Mayne Island. Sweethearts Hayden and Chidori are in love.But everything changes after Pearl Harbor.Now seen as the enemy, Chidori and her family are forced into an internment camp. Powerless to help them, Hayden joins the air force to bring about an end to this devastating war - the thought of Chidori is all that keeps him alive.Can they both survive long enough to be reunited? Or will the war be the only thing to separate their love?Readers adore All We Left Behind: 'A story crying out to be told' Mary Martel, Netgalley'From the very first chapter I was hooked' Whitney Wenthold, Netgalley'This is another WWII novel with a bit of a twist... a story of friendship, love, heartbreak and so much more' Pam, Netgalley'Fabulous, gripping historical fiction...I am glad that I was able to come away from this novel learning something new about this time in history' Rachel Fox, Netgalley'Gripping from start to finish...A must read for WWII fiction fans!' Sydney Long, Goodreads'An amazing story that will stick with me...historic fiction done right' Stephanie Showmaker, Netgalley'Historical fiction at its best' Abby Siverman, Netgalley
White Rose
"In a searing indictment of silent complicity, White Rose shines a light on one remarkable young woman's insistence on the power of truth, no matter the cost. A timely call to resistance." - Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint "White Rose is a resonant testament to courage. In a time of horrific brutality, young people found a nonviolent way to resist. Told in the form of poetry, the story of their hopes is honored and brought back to life, still relevant today, when regimes that spread hatred are once again thriving, and words are our most powerful defensive weapon." - Margarita Engle, author of Newbery Honoree The Surrender Tree and 2017-2019 Young People's Poet Laureate. "Both heart-wrenching and inspiring, Sophie Scholl's story, as retold by Kip Wilson in White Rose, is a stunning reminder to stand against evil, even when you stand alone. This is the kind of book that sticks in your heart long after you've finished. An incredible story of heroism incredibly told." - Mackenzi Lee, author of New York Times Bestseller The Gentleman's Guide to Vice & Virtue "White Rose is a deftly plotted, absorbing read. A bold tribute to a brave hero of the German resistance during World War II. Wilson's debut is a triumph!" --Melanie Crowder, author of National Jewish Book Award finalist Audacity "A graceful, moving portrait of a heroic young woman's defiant refusal to remain complicit with Nazi oppression." - Julie Berry, Printz Honor author of The Passion of Dolssa A gorgeous and timely novel based on the incredible story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenged the Nazi regime during World War II as part of The White Rose, a non-violent resistance group. Disillusioned by the propaganda of Nazi Germany, Sophie Scholl, her brother, and his fellow soldiers formed the White Rose, a group that wrote and distributed anonymous letters criticizing the Nazi regime and calling for action from their fellow German citizens. The following year, Sophie and her brother were arrested for treason and interrogated for information about their collaborators. This debut novel recounts the lives of Sophie and her friends and highlights their brave stand against fascism in Nazi Germany.
Emily Climbs
Emily Climbs is book two in L. M. Montgomery's Emily Starr trilogy. Emily is desperate to attend Queen's Academy to earn her teaching license, but her conservative aunt refuses and instead offers her the chance to go to Shrewsbury High School with her friends. But there are two conditions. Condition one: she must board with her Aunt Ruth whom she disliked. Condition two: Emily must not write a word while in highschool. Initially Emily refuses, unable to even contemplate a life without writing. Her cousin, Jimmy, manages to get the terms changed slightly, saying that she cannot write anything that is not true, meaning no stories for the duration of her high school education. Emily doesn't think this much of an improvement, but it turns out to be an excellent exercise for her budding writing career. Through a series of adventures, Emily is furnished with materials to write stories and poems, and even sees begins to success. And at the same time she begins to realize romantic possibilities as she and Teddy Kent draw closer.
Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar VII
Demarcus Jones's journey with the Solar Calendar is finally coming to an end. He was told that the last time would be the last time, that it would work. He desperately wants to make one final attempt to solve the mysteries of the Solar Calendar before school is over. He's used the Solar Calendar with five other people, but they're scattered across three states. Half of them won't even talk to him. Can these people even help or is this all for nothing? Black Facts introduced by Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar VII, Origin of Humanity, Origin of Racism, Haplogroups, Out of Africa, Capitalism, Racism, Feudalism, Colonialism, Communalism, Imperialism, And much much more
The Knight’s Motto
During the reign of the Emperor Charlemagne, early in the ninth century, an elite Paladin knight escorts a beautiful Bohemian princess into the neighboring kingdom of Moravia. Motives behind the secretive mission unfold as the cavalcade progresses into the domain of the corrupt Moravian king. Assailed by treachery, the Paladin's mission will reveal not only the indomitable power of love and truth, but also the ethical and humanitarian nature of authentic leadership. The Knight's Motto exemplifies Cobb's high moral compass as a writer, and his genius for a cracking good yarn. One of his very last novels, it reflects the author's infatuation with European romance, inspired by his youthful tour of the Mediterranean with the United States Navy. Furin Chime's Vanishing Literature Series revives notable popular works of the past for a modern readership. The work has been meticulously re-edited, with typographical corrections of the 1887 edition, until now available only in scanned or machine-read copy. Includes an editorial preface and chapter endnotes to clarify archaic and unusual expressions.
Librarian of Auschwitz
Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, journalist Antonio Iturbe tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terez穩n ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz. Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope. This title has Common Core connections. Godwin Books
Jocki MacTavish
"I highly recommend Jocki MacTavish by Albert Marsolais for preteens and anyone who enjoys a great story!" - Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers' FavoriteFeral cats are disappearing in the fishing village near Torrport, Scotland. No one cares about them but Jocki MacTavish, the eleven-year-old son of the tavern-keeper. Jocki soon finds that the cats are not the only ones missing. This is an adventure novel suited to young readers (9-13).
The Movement
COLORING BOOK The Year 2020 was a groundbreaking year. COVID-19 became a virus that impacted many lives, causing a major adjustments for many people. In the midst of this virus, racial injustice and police brutality garnered worldwide attention in a way that spawned many protest and movements. Silence was no longer an option as many athletes showed their support by using their voices. This book will highlight some of the events of 2020 that brought about great changes that will leave a lasting impact for years to come. This book is a good topic of discussion. Perfect for children over 10 years old and for anyone that enjoys coloring.
The Warriors
The Warriors trilogy is a true story about American Revolutionary War period and shortly afterwards, history brought to life with some fictional and some true historical characters. It starts in 1777 as the indigenous people in the Ohio country were trying to save their land and way of life from the European emigrants. Unless we're Native Americans or descendants of slaves, we are the ancestors of those emigrants. Their land was sold by others or outright stolen through questionable treaties that often offered and paid nothing. The natives were killed and pushed west until they had no place to go. They fought back, as any people would. In a raid sanctioned by the Wyandot Half King Dunquat who represented the British and their allies, the Iroquois Nation, the Munsee warrior Knotche led a band from several different tribes across the Ohio River into what was then Virginia to avenge his father's murder and to take back their hunting grounds.They captured two boys. The boys were full of spirit and the warrior numbers were shrinking. Instead of taking their scalps, the Shawnee wanted to make them warriors. So did the Mingo. How were they to know what they would create? At first, Lewis Wetzel became a hero to the settlers on the frontier when he declared, and lived up to his oath, that "From here on out, I aim to kill every injun that crosses my path, so help me God." The Warriors explores the unusual life of the Wetzel family and the plight of the various native tribes in the Indian country of Ohio, including the Wyandot, Mingo, Lenape and Shawnee as they fought, mostly successfully, against weak American forces in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War and later in George Washington's presidency against the United States army. Less than a generation later, there wasn't an Indian tribe left in the Indian country of Ohio.
The Clothesline Code
Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker didn't have to risk their lives to spy for the Union army. The couple had already risked everything to escape slavery themselves. But in early 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the couple was determined to help defeat slavery for everyone-no matter the risk. Together, they created a secret code disguised as laundry on a clothesline. Their plan was incredibly dangerous: it required Lucy Ann to sneak into Confederate territory to steal military secrets, while Dabney took the vital information she gathered to the Union army. This true story of sacrifice and bravery shows us that when we have courage and compassion for the world around us, even the simplest items can become powerful tools for change.
The Clothesline Code
Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker didn't have to risk their lives to spy for the Union army. The couple had already risked everything to escape slavery themselves. But in early 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the couple was determined to help defeat slavery for everyone-no matter the risk. Together, they created a secret code disguised as laundry on a clothesline. Their plan was incredibly dangerous: it required Lucy Ann to sneak into Confederate territory to steal military secrets, while Dabney took the vital information she gathered to the Union army. This true story of sacrifice and bravery shows us that when we have courage and compassion for the world around us, even the simplest items can become powerful tools for change.
Trail of Frozen Tears
The appeal of Trail of Frozen Tears to Middle Grade is the developing family dynamic between Nana and her grandchildren, Violet Lynn and Donnie, and their trip back into Wyoming history. The storyline involves Donnie's broken arm and their fantasy trip back to the Wyoming Territory in 1876. Nana and her VW, Smiley, magically transport Donnie and his sister, Violet Lynn, to the Apple Red Caboose. Once on board the Apple Red Caboose, they use their Imagination Hats to continue their journey back to Cheyenne, Wyoming and to the Dull Knife's Indian village. But when Dull Knife's village is attack by Colonial MacKenzie and his cavalry soldiers, Nana and her grandchildren are trapped with the Indians. Will they be able to escape and find their way home?
Cherokee Clay
Winner of the 2021 Will Rogers Medallion for Young Readers!Broken Promises. Betrayal. Death. It is 1838. The Cherokee people are being rounded up by the U.S. government and forcibly removed from their ancestral lands. A young Cherokee girl named Bluebird is swept up in the Army's net, separated from her mother, and taken to a disease-ridden detention camp. While being detained there, Bluebird becomes close to an elderly woman and her grandson, Grey Wolf. Within weeks, they leave the camp and set out upon a horrific cross-country march to Indian Territory-a journey that will become known to history as the Trail of Tears.So begins Cherokee Clay, a powerful multi-generational saga following the trials and tribulations of Bluebird, Grey Wolf, and their descendants as they fight for their very survival from the Trail of Tears to the Civil War and beyond.
Daniel
If you have ever belonged to a family, or wished you did, or wished you didn't, you should read this book. Daniel: Family of the Lost is the story of people who were lost in the world in various ways, grew close, and became a family in actuality. How did this happen? Because a family is a compass that guides its members; sometimes well, sometimes poorly. At its best, the family supports and guides its members toward reaching their potential as individuals and as a family. At its worst, it abandons and even drives away its members; meet Kenneth, Jerry, and Chuck, who were homeless teenagers because of abuse and abandonment. This story complete with illustrative anecdotes, shows what people can accomplish and how. It is a story of potential.
Daniel
If you have ever belonged to a family, or wished you did, or wished you didn't, you should read this book. Daniel: Family of the Lost is the story of people who were lost in the world in various ways, grew close, and became a family in actuality. How did this happen? Because a family is a compass that guides its members; sometimes well, sometimes poorly. At its best, the family supports and guides its members toward reaching their potential as individuals and as a family. At its worst, it abandons and even drives away its members; meet Kenneth, Jerry, and Chuck, who were homeless teenagers because of abuse and abandonment. This story complete with illustrative anecdotes, shows what people can accomplish and how. It is a story of potential.
Warriors in Winter
Travel back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this #1 bestselling series and meet the greatest warriors of all--the Romans! We are warriors! Jack and Annie have met knights, pirates, ninjas, and Vikings, but they have never met the most fearsome warriors of all: Roman soldiers. When the magic tree house whisks them back to the early 100s AD, Jack and Annie find themselves in a Roman camp. Their mission: Be like a warrior. That is easier said than done! The Roman soldiers are much scarier in person--and suspicious of strangers. Then a mysterious man riding a black horse gives Jack and Annie some advice to help them on their mission. But the man may not be who he seems. Will Jack and Annie be good warriors? Can they learn what makes the Roman soldiers so great? And who is the mysterious rider . . . ? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures If you're looking for Merlin Mission #31: Summer of the Sea Serpent, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #3.
Freddy Shortpants and the Dreadful Dirigible Disaster
Freddy Meyers was a frustrated 10-year-old. Too big to be little and too little to be big. One day though, he was just the right size - for danger. Selected to help rescue a dirigible that crashed in his neighborhood in 1910, Freddy goes on an unexpected ride of a lifetime across the skies of Ohio! A tall tale based on a true story from the annals of Ohio's First Capital - Chillicothe.
When War Knocks
In the summer of 1943, adventurous twelve-year-old George is growing up in a bustling, northern Michigan copper mining town. As the ninth of ten children born to Finnish immigrant parents, George is no stranger to a life of struggle. But when draft cards order his two older brothers away to fight in World War II, he faces hardships much greater than the usual supply shortages and food rations.Even with his increased responsibilities of chopping mountains of firewood for winter, shooing poop flies while pumping the outhouse, and harvesting potatoes until he's nearly picking them in his sleep, George still finds plenty of time for boyhood adventures. He makes friends with a runaway orphan, earns extra money by taking on a paper route, spends his days fishing and exploring in the woods, plays hockey on the town ice rink during the cold winter months, and even lands in bed with a nasty case of the mumps.Spring can't come fast enough! George hopes the warmer weather will bring better health and the end of the war. The only problem is, even if the war ends, George's brothers may not make it home...With a classic narrative and plenty of heart, When War Knocks is sure to appeal to fans of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
The Diary of Gus Childers
Emily and Daniel Lane return in this heart-stopping follow up to The Shimmering. After forty-six years of separation, Gus Childers is anxious to reunite with his family. He uses The Shimmering to leave his friends Daniel and Emily Lane in the nineteenth century and seek out his long-lost loved ones. But to his surprise, the unpredictable time portal transports him to a new dimension and a strange, frightening world he wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Daniel and Emily are attempting to build a life together in the 1800's. As they settle into their homestead, Daniel discovers a diary Gus left behind, detailing his experiences along Tennessee's frontier. With the help of Gus's diary, his friends seek the simple, fulfilling life they've always wanted. But non-stop obstacles and danger menace their peaceful valley home. Can Gus find his way back and help his friends? Will Daniel and Emily find the strength to defeat the dangers that threaten their new life together? Michael L. Clark will draw you in and leave you wanting more in this captivating sequel to The Shimmering.
The Diary of Gus Childers
Gus Childers has left the nineteenth century and gone back through the Shimmering, hoping to find his long lost family after forty-six years. However, the world he discovers is not what he was expecting. His new friends, Daniel and Emily Lane, have stayed behind looking to make a new life together in the 1800s. As they settle into their new life on the homestead given to them by Chief William Colbert, they search for the life they have always wanted. A simpler life that they can live to the fullest. Daniel discovers a diary that Gus left behind, which tells about Gus's life along Tennessee's frontier. Unending adventure, obstacles, and danger follow them as they carve out a new life in their little valley home. This sequel to The Shimmering by Michael L. Clark will keep you captivated and leave you wanting more.
The Hidden Children (Western Classic)
It was the time of the American Revolution where both the Americans and the British were taking help from the Native Americans to win the war. The west was yet to become the west as we know of it today and primarily meant the entire area to the west of the river Hudson. In such times, going against all conventions, a young American ensign befriends a Mohican man and holds deep respect for the latter's belief. But what will happen to their friendship and where will the war take them? Robert W. Chambers was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories entitled "The King in Yellow" which greatly inspired H. P. Lovecraft. He was one of the few authors who represented the Native Americans in a positive light in his works.
The Deadly Chase
In 1627 a shipload of children makes its way to the colony of Jamestown. The children are not passengers, but cargo to be sold into servitude. Only two people are not destined for this fate--Kimberly Hollis and her mother, who are sailing to America to join Kimberly's father. The voyage won't be easy, though. Not only is the main hold dirty and crowded with homeless children, but in this adventure the crew of the Seven Brothers must battle a vicious pirate seeking revenge. Kimberly and the captives must rely on each other and God to make it safely to the New World.
Pistol Daisy
The year is 1880, and outlaw gangs roam the West. When Daisy Allen's family is brutally murdered by the infamous Hopkins gang, she's left with two options: drown in a bottle of whiskey and grief, or saddle up and hunt the killers down. Accompanied by strangers in pursuit of the same outlaws, Daisy takes to the Colorado plains with an old revolver and a hunger for revenge. But the Hopkins gang isn't easily found, and as their pockets run dry and the trail goes cold, Daisy and her companions may be at the end of the road. She must learn how to survive in this dangerous world of outlaws and gunslingers, or her only chance at avenging her family may be lost. Don't miss Whiskey City, the next book in Daisy's cutthroat quest for revenge. Praise for Pistol Daisy! "The voice was amazing, easily the best part of the book. I felt so immersed in this world and really loved how the voice was able to convey so much of the shift in emotion of our main character." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review "I usually don't read westerns, but this one really intrigued me. I was drawn into Daisy's world from page one and stayed through to the last page...and I didn't want to leave! The end left me wanting to dive right into the sequel, Whiskey City, as soon as it becomes available!"★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review "Natalia Leigh writes her characters with such effervescence that you can't help but be swept up in the whirlwind of their world, their wants, and their journey."★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review
Dod Takes Charge
Dod Johnson (eleven years old) lives with his mother, and his dog Shadow, in a single room off the Hilltown in Victorian Dundee. He makes a living by delivering messages and running errands. One dark night in November he is asked to run as fast as he can to Mr Small, the baker, in the Hawkhill and warn him that he is in danger. Dod arrives just in time to (probably) save Mr Small's life.Over the next few days Dod becomes more and more involved with the Smalls, and the mystery behind the attack on Bali, an Indian boy. He meets Captain Melville and his monkey, Rodriguez. He gets a pot of marmalade from Mistress Keillor. He sees William McGonagall playing Macbeth. And, when Betsy Small is in danger and the adults are wondering what to do - DOD TAKES CHARGE!
Ghosts of the Big Sandy River
When newcomers Clayton and Scot Hall investigate ghosts, myths, and legends of Louisa and Fort Gay, they discover a fifty-year secret. The townsfolk don't appreciate the intrusion and do not hesitate in showing their displeasure. Soon, the brothers face more than they could ever imagine. Mysteries abound from Pine Hill Cemetery to Paddle Creek, reaching back to the Civil War and the war of Vietnam. Sometimes death has nothing to do with dying.
Le Chevalier d’Asland
Dans le royaume d'Asl矇norand un roi, cruel et despote, terrorise son peuple. Trop affaiblis par la famine et la terreur, les habitants gardent un faible espoir d'une vie meilleure. Cet espoir r矇side dans une vieille proph矇tie annon癟ant l'av癡nement d'un prince de l'ancienne dynastie. Celle-ci reste bien n矇buleuse et peut 礙tre interpr矇t矇e de diverses fa癟ons. Le petit village d'Asland, verra na簾tre un enfant, qui au soulagement de ses parents ne porte pas la marque pr矇dite. Keryan vivra pourtant de nombreuses aventures et s'attirera la jalousie de son souverain. Quand la lune blanche, derri癡re la rousse, se cachera, Quand la terre tremblera, Quand le dragon s'矇veillera, Quand des langues de feu, il crachera, Un prince, enfant du peuple na簾tra......
Otto of the Silver Hand
"A personification of divine forgiveness."-Jill P. May "From American history books to Pirates of the Caribbean, the work of Howard Pyle continues to captivate us..."-Big Think "...it has a significant, universal theme, and it presents the details of daily life in Germany of the thirteenth century accurately and unobtrusively, making the period real and alive."-Malcolm Usrey "He is as careful and painstaking and artistic with his children's books as the very best novelist are with their novels...But best of them all is Pyle's Otto of the Silver Hand. It is a story of German chivalry in the days of the robber barons."-Willa Cather Otto of the Silver Hand (1888), Howard Pyle's first novel for children, is a grim yet empowering narrative of medieval Germany, following the adventures of a young hero caught between the power struggles of two families. With its gripping battle scenes, romance, and villainous warlords, this is a reading experience that continues to thrill over one hundred years after its initial publication. Otto, a gentle boy born to a noble germanic family in the middle ages, has been raised in the compassionate seclusion of a monastery to protect him from the violent rivalries of his family. When the boy turns twelve years old he is retrieved back to Drachenhausen, his ancestral castle to begin his training in knighthood. Soon Otto discovers that his father, the Baron Conrad, a brutal robber baron, is in the midst of a savage vendetta with his the family of his slain foe, the Baron Fredrick. When Otto's father and his knights are summoned to the Imperial Court the Fredrick clan attacks Castle Drachenhausen, burns it to the ground, and kidnaps the boy. Baron Henry, the heir of Fredrick's clan, keeps Otto in the dungeon of his own fortress. Until his father arrives to rescue him, Otto experiences both terrible brutality and the gentle affections of Henry's beautiful daughter. Through Otto's ordeals and suffering he recognized the deficiencies of the human character, yet he rose above the wickedness with his gentleness and love. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Otto of the Silver Hand is both modern and readable.
