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What Stalks Among Us
by Sarah HollowellFrom Sarah Hollowell, author of A Dark and Starless Forest, comes a spine-tingling, deliriously creepy YA speculative thriller about two best friends trapped in a corn maze with corpses that look just like them. <p><p> Best friends and high school seniors Sadie and Logan make their first mistake when they ditch their end-of-year field trip to the amusement park in favor of exploring some old, forgotten backroads. The last thing they expect to come across is a giant, abandoned corn maze. <p><p> But with a whole day of playing hooking unspooling before them, they make their second mistake. Or perhaps their third? Maybe even their fourth. Because Sadie and Logan have definitely entered this maze before. And again before that. <p><p> When they stumble on the corpses in the maze, identical to them in every way (if you can ignore the stab and gunshot wounds)--from their clothes to their hidden scars to their dyed hair, to that one missing tooth--they quickly realize they’ve not only entered this maze before, they’ve died in it too. A lot. And no matter what they try, they can’t figure out what—or who—is hunting them. <p><p> Deeply unnerving, clever, and atmospheric, this time-bending, mind-bending speculative horror is a poignant meditation on the lasting effects of trauma and the healing powers of connection and forgiveness—all while delivering more surprise twists and turns than a haunted corn maze.
Frog: The Horse That Knew No Master (Famous Horse Stories)
by S. P. MeekFictionalized version of the real adventures of a United States Army officer in Panama right after WWI as he rehabilitates a vicious Army cavalry charger into a stellar Army mount and the best polo pony on the 19th Cavalry's Polo Team. Part of the "Great Horse Stories" Series, Colonel Meek's novel, which remained in print for over 50 years, tells of the experiences and life of a peacetime cavalry officer stationed in Panama with his highly acclaimed working partner, a small but exceptionally intelligent and talented Arabian horse nicknamed Frog.
Jane Hope
by Elizabeth Janet GrayJane Hope was twelve when her mother, a widow, returned with her children to live in her father's house at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jane dreamed of the excitement of living in a college town, of romance with herself as the heroine. Jane was always helping out some stray or other, from dogs, cats to people, and it was Stephen Farthing whom she rescued who later fell in love with her. This is a story of life at Chapel Hill just before the Civil War.
Silver Chief: Dog of the North (Famous Dog Stories and Silver Chief #1)
by Jack O'BrienSilver Chief is the son of a Husky whose father was a wolf. After his mother is killed he hates all mankind until a Canadian Mountie shows him kindness.
The Yellow Phantom (Judy Bolton Mysteries #6)
by Margaret SuttonAway from home, Judy and Irene spend time with their new friend, Pauline, in NYC while Pauline's renowned father, a doctor, is away. En route to NYC, on a train, the girls meet a very interesting, absorbed man with strange notes left behind has they disembark. Irene is she this mystery man is her ideal guy, so when they arrive and Pauline is in school, they try to search for him. However, after scaring Judy's new employer, Irene, and some valuable poetry manuscripts disappear. How can Judy find Irene, clear her name, and will there be a happy ending for a Irene and the mystery writer, Dale? The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
Bing: The Story of a Tramp Dog
by Thomas C. HinkleBing is born a tramp dog. His life is a constant battle to stay alive, to find enough food, and to survive fights with other dogs. Bing finally finds love and acceptance with 15 year old Joe Harlan. But the tramp dog is soon blamed for the killings that are taking a heavy toll on the farmers' livestock. Joe knows better, but can't prove Bing innocent. Fortunately, the dog is befriended by a very influential and level headed rancher. At last Bing proves his innocence in a dangerous fight to the finish with the real killer.
Jerry: The Adventures of an Army Dog
by S. P. MeekWhen Jerry tries to join the Army, he is not welcome. But after several unsuccessful tries to lose him, he is accepted. When he saves Corporal Murphy from a rattlesnake, his place in the 89th Ordnance Company is secure. He becomes a Corporal. In each of these stories, Jerry proves himself a soldier and a hero. And together, he and Corporal Murphy take the Army by storm.
A Dog Named Chips (Wheeler Large Print Book Series)
by Albert Payson TerhuneBorn a ragamuffin mongrel, Chips had a longing for purple and fine linen, for all the luxuries of a millionaire's world. Escaping from home in a sports car, he insinuated himself into the heart of the ninth richest woman in America, dominated her household, patched up a budding romance, and even got himself abducted and held for ransom. But the climax of his career came in a brief visit to the Philadelphia dog pound. As a result of this excursion into unknown territory, Chips presented his unsuspecting mistress, with a litter of seven. In the end, Chips received her final triumph--a new and royal name--"Cleopatra, formerly Chips." Hilarious and exciting, this is a book for every dog lover.
Shag: The Story of a Dog (Famous Dog Stories)
by Thomas C. HinklePoor Shag! Even as a puppy he is different. His shaggy hair is too long, His coat a mixture of yellow and white spots, Tom Glen tries to give Shag away. He comes back again and again. When Shag is fried out as a wolf hunter men think the great dog a failure. A coward! When they see him running with Old Moll they think he has joined the wolf pack. Banished by the only man he loves, Shag nearly dies of wolf fight wounds. This is the story of how Shag at last wins his master's confidence and saves him in a blinding blizzard.
Tornado Boy: A Horse of the West
by Thomas C. HinkleTornado Boy is a fine blue roan colt owned by Jim McDougal. He rescues Tornado Boy from quicksand the same day the horse is born. Jim tames him and has high hopes of having a great horse someday. The scourge of the West, horse rustlers, drive Tornado Boy and his mother far away. For three years the young horse suffers almost beyond human comprehension. He survives pulling a wagon for Crazy Barney, a fight to the finish with a wild stallion, one of the worst ice storms ever seen in the Old West, and a run-in with a grizzly bear. Join Tornado Boy on this thrilling ride through the Old West.
Black Storm: A Horse of the Kansas Hills
by Thomas C. HinkleNo one could ride Black Storm--no one but Joe Bain, the only cowboy the great horse trusted Then one night the black gelding was stolen. He was beaten and starved, but his proud spirit remained unbroken. At last he escaped to a desperate freedom haunted by man and wolf. And while Joe Bain searched the Kansas hills, a defiant Black Storm dodged bullets and timber wolves to find the only man he would serve.
Derry's Partner (Famous Dog Stories)
by Hubert EvansDerry, a pedigreed Airedale, lived in the wild open country of the Northwest. Quite different was Derry's partner, Mac--half Newfoundland and half husky. This is the story of these two dogs and their master, Ed Sibley. It recounts their adventures in the wilderness--and the bravery of the dogs against man and beast who tried to do their master harm. Sometimes it was a battle with wolves, again it was a fierce fight with a bear, once it was Derry's partner that succeeded in running down a criminal and saving his master from disgrace. And there is something beyond story in this book. The author knows dogs and writes about them with understanding. No one can read the story of Derry and Mac without learning a great deal about the way to handle a dog--and without loving dogs more than ever as the finest of companions both at play and at work.
The Mystery at Star-C Ranch
by Hildegarde HawthorneA thrilling and joyous story has been told by Hildegarde Hawthorne in relating these new adventures of the boys and girls who already have appeared in Makeshift Farm and other books by this author. Deedah and Wendy, the girls, and Enley and Zach, the boys, and Treachy the youngest, go to visit their friend, Ralph St. Clair, on his father's big ranch in Wyoming. They are all primed for adventure and excitement which they find galore. The young people go on a long horseback trip through Yellowstone National Park, participate in a big round-up and a thrilling adventure with some cattle rustlers. The mystery in the plot will keep every reader absorbed in the story until the last chapter, while the lively and attractive boys and girls make every page enjoyable.
Derry: Airedale of the Frontier (Famous Dog Stories)
by Hubert EvansHere is a book for every boy who has owned a dog or who hopes some day to own one. Derry was a finely bred airedale belonging to Ed Sibley of Twin Forks in the wild open country of the Northwest. As a young dog he was rather inclined to disobedience and wildness, qualities that disappointed his master, who had hoped to make a companion of him in that rough and often lonely country. Later, however, Derry proved that there was real stuff in him, as he accompanied his master on hunting and trapping parties and, in several instances, played the leading role in a rather tight situation. Fights with bears, wolves, wild cats, and other animals of the forest lend excitement to the story. And there is much more than merely a good story in this book. For in its pages you will find a great deal of information about how to manage a dog, how to correct his faults, and how to train him in good manners and usefulness.
El diario de Rywka Lipszyc
by Rywka LipszycEl diario verídico de Rywka Lipszyc, una joven superviviente de Auschwitz. Uno de los testimonios más desgarradores del Holocausto, perdido durante años, ve la luz por primera vez a nivel internacional. Rywka Lipszyc fue una chica judía de catorce años que vivió en el ghetto de Lødz, en Polonia. Entre 1943 y 1944 escribió un diario, en el que nos cuenta no solo los horrores de los que es testigo, sino también quiénes son sus amigos y su familia, cómo le va en el trabajo y en la escuela, y cuáles son sus sueños y esperanzas para el futuro. El diario fue hallado por una doctora del ejército ruso en el crematorio de Auschwitz, que lo guardó como un tesoro. Ahora, setenta años después, se ha conseguido traducir, revelando este maravilloso testimonio de cómo la vida transcurre incluso en los tiempos más oscuros, sacando a relucir lo más brillante del espíritu humano.
Captain Peggie
by Angela BrazilAt Summerton Park, a girls' boarding school in England, fifteen-year-old Peggie Paget returns to her house, Bronte, expecting to be just another resident. She soon gets a surprise when the house mistress appoints her captain. Bronte has not won many distinctions over the past year, and Miss Croft hopes that honest, hard-working, tactful Peggie can elevate the tone of the house and inspire her fellow residents. Some of the girls approve, but others are not happy, especially Helen Armstrong, who had expected to be captain. To complicate matters, Peggie's mischievous, impulsive cousin Louise Roper arrives fresh from living in South Africa. It is up to Peggie to control Louise, keep all the girls in line, and find ways for them all to excel in events such as the Christmas play and the flower show, not to mention hockey and tennis. Peggie would like to score some of the distinctions personally, but somehow the honors keep slipping from her and going to others. Many times she must put aside her own desires and give the glory to others who are more apt to win honor for Bronte. Meantime the girls have many adventures, close calls and good times as the school year progresses. Among these are a visit from the Prince of Wales, a trip to Italy, and a Shrove Tuesday costume party, as well as getting lost in the woods and a runaway motorbus. This is a charming, old-fashioned book. The times may have been different, but young girls were just as energetic, enthusiastic, and curious then as they are today.
Comparative Children's Literature
by Emer O'SullivanWINNER OF THE 2007 CHLA BOOK AWARD! Children's literature has transcended linguistic and cultural borders since books and magazines for young readers were first produced, with popular books translated throughout the world. Emer O'Sullivan traces the history of comparative children's literature studies, from the enthusiastic internationalism of the post-war period – which set out from the idea of a supra-national world republic of childhood – to modern comparative criticism. Drawing on the scholarship and children's literature of many cultures and languages, she outlines the constituent areas that structure the field, including contact and transfer studies, intertextuality studies, intermediality studies and image studies. In doing so, she provides the first comprehensive overview of this exciting new research area. Comparative Children's Literature also links the fields of narratology and translation studies, to develop an original and highly valuable communicative model of translation. Taking in issues of children's 'classics', the canon and world literature for children, Comparative Children's Literature reveals that this branch of literature is not as genuinely international as it is often fondly assumed to be and is essential reading for those interested in the consequences of globalization on children's literature and culture.
Gloria at Boarding School
by Lillian GarisGloria and Trixie head off to boarding school. When Gloria opens the trunk that she thinks is hers, she finds beaded costumes and a mysterious jewel instead. Jack, a flashy talkative girl, suddenly departs from school. Gloria saves Jack from the water and becomes her confidant. Will Gloria fit in and will the girls figure out the mystery behind the jewel?
The Mother
by Grazia DeleddaIn a remote Sardinian hill village, half civilized and superstitious. But the chief interest lies in the psychological study of the two chief characters, and the action of the story takes place so rapidly and the actual drama is so interwoven with the mental conflict, and all so forced by circumstances, that it is almost Greek in its simple and inevitable tragedy. The book is without offence to any creed or opinions, and touches on no questions of either doctrine or Church government. It is jut a human problem, the result of primitive human nature against man-made laws it cannot understand.
The Tarzan Series Volume Two: Jungle Tales of Tarzan, Tarzan the Untamed, Tarzan the Terrible, and Tarzan and the Ant Men (Tarzan)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsThe ape man battles WWI soldiers and fantastical ant men in these three adventure novels and a volume of short stories from the original Tarzan series.Jungle Tales of Tarzan: This short story collection features twelve thrilling tales of young Tarzan&’s life with a tribe of African apes—from first love to battles with a witchdoctor and more.Tarzan the Untamed: As World War I breaks out in Africa, Tarzan&’s estate is destroyed by German soldiers. Believing Jane to have died in the attack, the ape man seeks his revenge by wreaking havoc on the Imperial German Army. Tarzan the Terrible: Tarzan&’s search for his missing wife, Jane, takes him from the modern threats of tanks and war planes into a land of dinosaurs and other prehistoric dangers. Tarzan and the Ant Men: Tarzan discovers the mysterious land of Minuni, inhabited by a race of tiny, warlike people. When he gets caught up in their conflict, he is shrunk down to their miniature size.
The Tarzan Series Volume One: Tarzan of the Apes, The Return of Tarzan, The Beasts of Tarzan, and Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (Tarzan)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsIn the first three adventures of the original Tarzan series, the aristocratic ape man discovers his identity, finds love, and battles his enemies. Tarzan of the Apes: Born to English aristocrats marooned in a West African jungle, John Clayton is soon orphaned—and then adopted by a she-ape. Given the name Tarzan, he grows up among the apes with no memory of civilization. But when a party of white explorers arrives, Tarzan is drawn to them—especially the beautiful Jane Porter. The Return of Tarzan: The aristocratic ape man has given up his quest for Jane&’s hand in marriage, but his adventures have only just begun. On a ship back to Europe, he encounters two criminals attempting to prey on other passengers. When Tarzan thwarts their scheme, the pair is determined to get revenge. The Beasts of Tarzan: A year into their marriage, Tarzan, and Jane, along with their young son, Jack, have returned to their London home while their new family estate is built in Africa. But the city proves dangerous for Tarzan when old foes escape from prison and kidnap Jack.
Christian Science (Classics To Go)
by Mark TwainChristian Science is a 1907 book by the American writer Mark Twain (1835–1910). The book is a collection of essays Twain wrote about Christian Science, beginning with an article that was published in Cosmopolitan in 1899. Although Twain was interested in mental healing and the ideas behind Christian Science, he was hostile towards its founder, Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910). Twain's first article about Christian Science was published in Cosmopolitan in 1899. A humorous work of fiction, it describes how he fell over a cliff while walking in Austria, breaking several bones. A Christian Science practitioner who lived nearby was sent for, but could not attend immediately and so undertook to provide an "absent healing."
In the Days of Queen Victoria
by Eva March TappanThis early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1903 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'In the Days of Queen Victoria' is a biography of Queen Victoria and details aspects of her school days, her coronation, and her family life. Eva March Tappan was born on 26th December 1854, in Blackstone, Massachusetts, United States. Tappan began her literary career writing about famous characters from history in works such as 'In the Days of William the Conqueror' (1901), and 'In the Days of Queen Elizabeth' (1902). She then developed an interest in children's books, writing her own and publishing collections of classic tales.
Keywords for Children’s Literature
by Lissa Paul Philip NelThe study of children's literature and culture has been experiencing a renaissance, with vital new work proliferating across many areas of interest. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, Keywords for Children's Literature presents 49 original essays on the essential terms and concepts of the field. From Aesthetics to Young Adult, an impressive, multidisciplinary cast of scholars explores the vocabulary central to the study of children's literature. Following the growth of his or her word, each author traces its branching uses and meanings, often into unfamiliar disciplinary territories: Award-winning novelist Philip Pullman writes about Intentionality, Education expert Margaret Meek Spencer addresses Reading, literary scholar Peter Hunt historicizes Children's Literature, Psychologist Hugh Crago examines Story, librarian and founder of the influential Child_Lit litserv Michael Joseph investigates Liminality. The scope, clarity, and interdisciplinary play between concepts make this collection essential reading for all scholars in the field. In the spirit of Raymond Williams' seminal Keywords, this book is a snapshot of a vocabulary of children's literature that is changing, expanding, and ever unfinished.