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The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor - Annie Fellows Johnston
The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor - Annie Fellows Johnston
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Genre: Family / General
The Little Kentucky "Colonel," so much of a favorite with young readers, has reached the age for interest in other people's love affairs. The main action of this new page of happenings in the life of Lloyd Sherman centers about a southern wedding,...
Hero Tales from American History (version 2) - Theodore Roosevelt
Hero Tales from American History (version 2) - Theodore Roosevelt
- Author: Theodore Roosevelt
- Genre: General / History
The purpose of this book "is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved their truth by their endeavor; and who joined to the stern and manly qualities which are essential to...
The Children's Shakespeare - E. Nesbit
The Children's Shakespeare - E. Nesbit
- Author: E. Nesbit
- Genre: Children's Fiction / General
This children's book retells twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays as stories for children. Each of the plays are rewritten as short stories or fairy tales suitable to keep the attention of child readers or listeners. The introduction of the...
Heroines Every Child Should Know - Hamilton Wright Mabie
Heroines Every Child Should Know - Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Author: Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Genre: General
The companion volume to Heroes Every Child Should Know, this volume looks at 13 famous and heroic women from history. - Summary by Lynne Thompson...
Our Little Spanish Cousin - Mary F. NIXON-ROULET
Our Little Spanish Cousin - Mary F. NIXON-ROULET
- Author: Mary F. NIXON-ROULET
- Genre: General
Another book written for American children in the early 1900's to help educate them about the customs and lives of their 'cousins' in many parts of the world. Naturally the cultures described are as they might have been at the end of the 1800's....
William Again - Richmal Crompton
William Again - Richmal Crompton
- Author: Richmal Crompton
- Genre: Family / General
Fourteen more stories about William Brown. William is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzzled by him. The humor is gentle and pleasing in this 1923 publication. The series of books is better known in...
Nonsense Verses - Edward LEAR
Nonsense Verses - Edward LEAR
- Author: Edward LEAR
- Genre: General
This is a collection of some of the delightful nonsense verses and stories by Edward Lear. A lot of them are also my favorites. The Jumblies, The Owl and the Pussy-cat; the Broom, the Shovel, The Poker and the Tongs; The Duck and the Kangaroo; The...
Pond And Stream - Arthur Ransome
Pond And Stream - Arthur Ransome
- Author: Arthur Ransome
- Genre: General
This book is part of the authorβs "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur Michell Ransome was an English...
Heidi - Johanna Spyri
Heidi - Johanna Spyri
- Author: Johanna Spyri
- Genre: General
Hear Heidi if youβve ever longed to see the Swiss mountain slopes. This story transports the listener from the fine air and freedom of the mountaintop to the confines of Frankfurt, back to the peaks again, bounding in flowered fields with goats at...
The Junior Classics Volume 7: Stories of Courage and Heroism - Various
The Junior Classics Volume 7: Stories of Courage and Heroism - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: General
The stories in this volume are true stories, and have been arranged in chronological order, an arrangement that will aid the reader to remember the times to which the stories relate.Almost any encyclopedia can be consulted for general details of the...
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School; or, Fast Friends in the Sororities - Jessie Graham Flower
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School; or, Fast Friends in the Sororities - Jessie Graham Flower
- Author: Jessie Graham Flower
- Genre: General
The four series follow Grace Harlowe and her friends through high school, college, abroad during World War I, and on adventures around America. In The High School Girls Series, Grace attends Oakdale High School with friends Anne Pierson, Nora...
Helping Himself; or Grant Thornton's Ambition (version 2) - Horatio Alger, Jr.
Helping Himself; or Grant Thornton's Ambition (version 2) - Horatio Alger, Jr.
- Author: Horatio Alger Jr.
- Genre: General
βwish we were not so terribly poor, Grant," said Mrs. Thornton, in a discouraged tone. "Is there anything new that makes you say so, mother?β Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 β July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, most...
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 02, Nov. 11, 1879 - Various
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 02, Nov. 11, 1879 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Children's Fiction / Short works / General
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, anecdotes, jokes, artwork, and more for children. Published by Harper...
Clover - Susan Coolidge
Clover - Susan Coolidge
- Author: Susan Coolidge
- Genre: Romance / General
Clover is the fourth book in the popular What Katy Did series. After Katy's wedding, the focus shifts to her little sister Clover. Their brother Phil encounters serious illness in the winter, and Dr. Carr sends him with Clover to the mountains of...
Under the Lilacs (version 2) - Louisa May Alcott
Under the Lilacs (version 2) - Louisa May Alcott
- Author: Louisa May Alcott
- Genre: General
Under the Lilacs is a tale of friendship and adventure from celebrated author Louisa May Alcott.When sisters Bab and Betty Moss decide to have a tea party one spring morning, little did they know a strange and talented dog and a bedraggled circus...
Ontario Public School Geography - Unknown
Ontario Public School Geography - Unknown
- Author: Unknown
- Genre: General / Reference
This Ontario Public School textbook, published in 1922, contains some fascinating facts of a world which no longer exists. It seems politically incorrect in some of its descriptions by modern day standards. (Summary by David Lawrence)...
Historic Girlhoods Volume 1 - Rupert S. HOLLAND
Historic Girlhoods Volume 1 - Rupert S. HOLLAND
- Author: Rupert S. HOLLAND
- Genre: General
Biographical sketches of ten girls who became famous before becoming women - some not even making it to womanhood. From Joan of Arc to Catherine d'Medici; from Catherine the Great to Pocohontas. These inspirational stories will be of interest to...
Clover (version 2) - Susan Coolidge
Clover (version 2) - Susan Coolidge
- Author: Susan Coolidge
- Genre: General
This fourth book in the "What Katy Did" series focuses on Katy's closest sister, Clover. She ends up in the beautiful mountains of Colorado to nurse their younger brother back to health. While making new friends, Clover is reunited with her...
The Phoenix and the Carpet (version 2) - E. Nesbit
The Phoenix and the Carpet (version 2) - E. Nesbit
- Author: E. Nesbit
- Genre: General
Five children discover a mysterious egg in their new nursery carpet - an egg which hatches into a magical talking Phoenix! The carpet is a magic one and takes them on all sorts of adventures which never quite turn out as planned... (Summary by Helen...
Our Little Siamese Cousin - Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
Our Little Siamese Cousin - Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
- Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
- Genre: General
A book written for children to see what life is like for their 'cousins' in Siam. This is part of the "Our Little Cousin" series and like the others, brings to life the day to day occurrences and celebrations of children around the world that are so...
The Little Colonel's Holidays - Annie Fellows Johnston
The Little Colonel's Holidays - Annie Fellows Johnston
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Genre: Family / General
"What happened after the Little Colonel's house party?" they demand, and they send letters to the Valley by the score, asking "Did Betty go blind?" "Did the two little Knights of Kentucky ever meet Joyce again or find the Gate of the Giant...
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College - Jessie Graham Flower
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College - Jessie Graham Flower
- Author: Jessie Graham Flower
- Genre: General
Set after the Grace Harlowe High School series, Grace and her friends Miriam and Anne start a new chapter of their lives as Freshmen at Overton College. After various trials and tribulations they earn the respect of the elder classes and become...
An Old-Fashioned Girl - Louisa May Alcott
An Old-Fashioned Girl - Louisa May Alcott
- Author: Louisa May Alcott
- Genre: General
Polly Milton, a 14-year-old country girl, visits her friend Fanny Shaw and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor at the Shaws' and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, fancy clothes and some...
Twinkle and Chubbins; Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland - L. Frank Baum
Twinkle and Chubbins; Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland - L. Frank Baum
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Genre: Animals & Nature / Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / General
Twinkle is a little girl who often finds herself caught up in fantastic adventures. Whether it be being put on trial by angry woodchucks, raising a hateful baby crow, visiting a town full of talking prairie dogs, finding magical turtles, meeting...
Little Sister Snow (version 2) - Frances LITTLE
Little Sister Snow (version 2) - Frances LITTLE
- Author: Frances LITTLE
- Genre: General
This is a story of a little Japanese girl, her life in Japan and her loves. The story opens just before the festival of Hinamatsuri on the third day of the third month, which was set apart as the big birthday of all little girls born in the lovely...
Good Stories for Great Birthdays - Frances Jenkins Olcott
Good Stories for Great Birthdays - Frances Jenkins Olcott
- Author: Frances Jenkins Olcott
- Genre: General
"Here are over 200 stories celebrating 23 great birthdays of patriot-founders and upbuilders of the Republics of both North and South America. In the stories are more than 75 historical characters, men, women, and children. The arrangement follows...
Raggedy Ann Stories (version 2) - Johnny Gruelle
Raggedy Ann Stories (version 2) - Johnny Gruelle
- Author: Johnny Gruelle
- Genre: General
This is the book that started it all. Johnny Gruelle gave his daughter Marcella a rag doll, on which he had drawn an eternally smiling face. Marcella and Raggedy Ann became inseparable, and inspired Gruelle to write Raggedy Ann Stories, which was...
Myths That Every Child Should Know - Hamilton Wright Mabie
Myths That Every Child Should Know - Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Author: Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / General
A selection of famous and timeless myths, adapted for a junior audience. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)...
The Patchwork Girl of Oz - L. Frank Baum
The Patchwork Girl of Oz - L. Frank Baum
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / General
An unlucky Munchkin boy named Ojo must travel around Oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the Liquid of Petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle Unc Nunkie and the wife of the Liquid's creator into marble statues. Ojo is joined by...
Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School; or, The Parting of the Ways - Jessie Graham Flower
Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School; or, The Parting of the Ways - Jessie Graham Flower
- Author: Jessie Graham Flower
- Genre: General
The four series follow Grace Harlowe and her friends through high school, college, abroad during World War I, and on adventures around America. In The High School Girls Series, Grace attends Oakdale High School with friends Anne Pierson, Nora...
The Child's Book of American Biography - Mary Stoyell STIMPSON
The Child's Book of American Biography - Mary Stoyell STIMPSON
- Author: Mary Stoyell STIMPSON
- Genre: General / Biography & Autobiography / History
In every country there have been certain men and women whose busy lives have made the world better or wiser. The names of such are heard so often that every child should know a few facts about them. It is hoped the very short stories told here may...
Dorothy Dale In The City - Margaret Penrose
Dorothy Dale In The City - Margaret Penrose
- Author: Margaret Penrose
- Genre: Action & Adventure / General
The series continues. Dorothy Dale and the girls of Glenwood enjoy a break from school, with adventures over the Christmas holidays.(Summary by Lynne Thompson )...
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West - L. Frank Baum
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West - L. Frank Baum
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Genre: General / Published 1900 onward
After visiting Louise, Arthur and Toodlums at their ranch in Southern California, Beth and Patsy, together with Uncle John, decide to spend the winter at an hotel in the little village of Hollywood, where they get drawn into the new motion picture...
The Man Who Fought the Devil - Eva K. BETZ
The Man Who Fought the Devil - Eva K. BETZ
- Author: Eva K. BETZ
- Genre: General / Religion
Jean Marie Vianney always found it hard to learn. In fact, he made history by receiving a zero as his examination mark after his first year of study in the seminary. But with determination, and with Godβs help, he won through. He became a...
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (version 2) - L. Frank Baum
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (version 2) - L. Frank Baum
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Genre: General
Yes, this is another wonderful OZ book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. The Patchwork Girl, a free spirit if ever there was one, is brought to life in this story and then sets out into the wonderful world of OZ to...
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 08, Dec. 23, 1879 - Various
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 08, Dec. 23, 1879 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Short Stories / General
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, anecdotes, jokes, artwork, craft projects, and more for children. This...
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 12, Jan. 20, 1880 - Various
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 12, Jan. 20, 1880 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Short Stories / General
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, poetry, craft projects and more. This 12th issue of the serial, published on January 20, 1880,...
American History Stories, Volume 1 - Mara L. Pratt
American History Stories, Volume 1 - Mara L. Pratt
- Author: Mara L. Pratt
- Genre: General
A children's book detailing early American history from the Norsemen to the Revolution, meant for educational use....
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 03, Nov. 18, 1879 - Various
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 03, Nov. 18, 1879 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: Children's Fiction / Short works / General
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, anecdotes, jokes, artwork, and more for children. Published by Harper...
Shaggy Man of Oz - Jack SNOW
Shaggy Man of Oz - Jack SNOW
- Author: Jack SNOW
- Genre: General
The Shaggy Man of Oz (1949) is the thirty-eighth in the series of Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the second by Jack Snow. Jack Snow modernised Oz, so this book has airplanes and TV screens, but he otherwise based his work...