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Maxie an Adorable Girl; or, Her Adventures in the British West Indies by E.B. Gardner
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The Lost Mr. Linthwaite (Black Heath Classic Crime)
J.S. Fletcher - 1923
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice - 1901
Wiggs scrabbles for survival with her brood of five children.
A Room with a View (Level 6)
Hilary Maxwell-Hyslop
M. Forster's most celebrated works. Forster explores love among a cast of eccentric characters gathered in an Italian pension and in a corner of Surrey, England. Caught up in a world of social snobbery, Lucy Honeychurch must make a decision that will decide the course of her future: She is forced to choose between convention and passion.
The Olden Days Coat
Margaret Laurence - 1979
In order to pass the time, Sal explores the contents of an old trunk. Searching through the old photographs she comes across a little girl’s winter coat, tries it on, and finds herself transported into the past where she makes an unexpected connection to her heritage and her grandmother.This model tale of time travel was one of Margaret Laurence’s few forays into children’s literature and has remained a favourite of children of all ages. New art by the original illustrator makes this a beautiful book for Christmas and for all seasons. A special treat for Margaret Laurence fans.From the Hardcover edition.
The Long Winter: Little House on the Prairie #6
Mustbe Interactive - 2014
When the supply train doesn't arrive, Almanzo Wilder and his brother realize something must be done. They begin an impossible journey in search of provisions, before it's too late.
Hardy Boys
Spotlight Productions
Read the great reviews for these dynamic new titles. Expect more titles to come.
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children #1)
Gertrude Chandler Warner - 2020
Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations of readers. This fully illustrated edition commemorates the 75th anniversary of Gertrude Chandler Warner s timeless novel. Featuring all-new full-color artwork as well as an afterword about the author, the history of the book, and the Boxcar Children legacy, this volume will be treasured by first-time readers and longtime fans alike."
Literature Connections Sourcebook: A Wrinkle in Time and Related Readings
McDougal Littell - 1997
Read in Order: Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot Complete Collection: Miss Marple Mysteries
Titan Read - 2016
You will spoil the story and your own enjoyment if you read a series in the wrong order and you will miss the development of an author’s writing if you read their books in a helter-skelter fashion. With our original reading list you get the perfect tool to enjoy Agatha Christie’s books the way they where meant to be enjoyed. You can also use the reading list as checklist. Simply use the inbuilt highlight feature to highlight all the books that you have already read. Inside this book you will find a link that will allow you to download three classics for FREE along with three free audiobooks. Enjoy! Note To Readers This is a bibliography. The author and publisher of this book do not guarantee the accuracy and/or completeness of the content within this book and are not liable for damages arising from the use of this book. The bibliography portion of this book can be found in publicly available sources and only includes elements, such as titles and dates of publication, which are not subject to copyright protection. The bibliography is unofficial and not approved, authorized, licensed, or endorsed by any author, publisher, or organization mentioned within it.
Eat Your Dinner, Becky Sue
Kimberly Bennet
With simple, rhyming text and fun, adorable illustrations; the first of the Little Sue Series begins.
The Droughtlanders
Carrie Mac - 2006
Keylanders, the boys are told, must keep within their walls to avoid the filth and disease spread by the Droughtlanders - those who struggle to survive on the parched land between the keys. But when Eli sees their brother helping one of the wretched Droughtlanders, a chain of terrible events begins to unravel the life they've all known and will pit brother against brother in a life-or-death struggle between two lands.The first book in the Triskelia trilogy, The Droughtlanders is a brilliant blend of futuristic fantasy and gritty social realism, with unforgettable characters and a compulsively readable story.
The Maestro
Tim Wynne-Jones - 1995
His father is a manipulative lout with a dangerous temper; his mother, worn down by years of abuse, now resorts to her little helpers to get her through the days. Then he meets Nathaniel Orlando Gow, the Maestro, and in just one day, this eccentric genius changes Burl's life forever.
Jessica's First Prayer
Hesba Stretton - 1867
In a screened and secluded corner of one of the many railway-bridges which span the streets of London there could be seen a few years ago, from five o'clock every morning until half past eight, a tidily set-out coffee-stall, consisting of a trestle and board, upon which stood two large tin cans, with a small fire of charcoal burning under each so as to keep the coffee boiling during the early hours of the morning when the work-people were thronging into the city on their way to their daily toil...