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Village Centenary (Chronicles of Fairacre)

Village Centenary (Chronicles of Fairacre)

by Read

VILLAGE CENTENARY welcomes us back to Miss Read's cozy downland village just in time for the one hundredth anniversary of Fairacre School. Miss Clare, who was a pupil and later a teacher there, points out that such a centenary should be celebrated, and all of Fairacre is quick to offer suggestions -- from a tea party to a full-scale pageant. Deciding how best to stage the grand occasion, however, is only of Miss... (more)

Perfect

by Judith McNaught

A rootless foster child, Julie Mathison had blossomed under the love showered upon her by her adoptive family. Now a lovely and vivacious young woman, she was a respected teacher in her small Texas town, and she passionately lived her ideals. Julie was determined to give back all the kindness she'd received; nothing and no one would ever shatter the perfect life she had fashioned. Zachary Benedict was an... (more)

Storm in the Village (Story Sound Series)

Storm in the Village (Story Sound Series)

by Read

Trouble brews in the tiny country village of Fairacre when it is discovered that Farmer Miller’s Hundred Acre Field is slated for real estate development. Alarming rumors are circulating, among them the fear that the village school may close. The endearing schoolmistress Miss Read brings her inimitable blend of affection and clear-sighted candor to this report, in which a young girl finds her first love, an older... (more)

Death in a Strange Country

by Donna Leon

In Death in a Strange Country Commissario Guido Brunetti confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young American is fished out of a fetid Venetian canal. Though all the signs point to a violent mugging, something incriminating turns up in the victim’s apartment that suggests the existence of a high level conspiracy—and Brunetti becomes convinced that somebody is taking great pains to provide a... (more)

The Railway Children

by E. Nesbit

Three children, forced to alter their comfortable lifestyle when their father is taken away by strangers, move with their mother to a simple cottage near a railway station where their days are filled with excitement and adventure. First published in 1906, this beloved children’s classic has charmed generations of readers and more recently, has delighted TV and motion picture audiences.

BASIL IN MEXICO (BASIL OF BAKER STREET ): BASIL IN MEXICO (Basil of Baker Street Mystery)

BASIL IN MEXICO (BASIL OF BAKER STREET ): BASIL IN MEXICO (Basil of Baker Street Mystery)

by Eve Titus, Paul Galdone

Basil, mouse and master detective seeking for the truth behind the theft of the Mousa Lisa, must also solve the mystery of his companion's disappearance.

Raw Head, Bloody Bones: African-American Tales of the Supernatural (Aladdin Fiction)

Raw Head, Bloody Bones: African-American Tales of the Supernatural (Aladdin Fiction)

by Mary E. Lyons

*****Young readers can meet some of the strangest beasts ever in these 15 spine-tingling folktales. A dancing corpse, a talking skull, a witch who sucks blood--these creepy denizens and others reflect the heritage of African oral traditions that has been passed down for generations.

Impossible Vacation

by Spalding Gray

In an eccentrically funny story, Brewster North spends his life searching for a moment of protected pleasure and finding himself unable to ever attain it. By the author of Monster in a Box. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Dancing at Lughnasa: A Play

by Brian Friel

It is 1936 and harvest time in County Donegal. In a house just outside the village of Ballybeg live the five Mundy sisters, barely making ends meet, their ages ranging from twenty-six up to forty. The two male members of the household are brother Jack, a missionary priest, repatriated from Africa by his superiors after twenty-five years, and the seven-year-old child of the youngest sister. In depicting two days in... (more)

Be My Valentine

by Jan Carr

The course of true love certainly doesn't run smoothly when Isadore Mouse--who doesn't exactly have a way with words--tries to tell Athena that he wants her to be his valentine. Full color throughout.

Angelina Ballerina

by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird

Angelina Ballerina is the picture book that first introduced Angelina to her adoring fans. This tiny dancer has proved to have enormous staying power—she has been a hugely popular character for more than twenty years. And Angelina’s popularity only continues to grow. She is even the spokescharacter for National Dance Week.With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the... (more)

Angelina Ballerina

Angelina's Christmas

by Helen Craig, Katharine Holabird

When Angelina Ballerina sees old Mr. Bell all alone at Christmastime, she decides to bring him some holiday cheer. Cousin Henry doesn’t want to help—until he finds that there’s a real Santa Claus living in their town! With festive sparkly foil on the jacket and a heartwarming story, this book is perfect for holiday giving.

Village AffairsMiss Read

Village Affairs

by Miss Read

Open the gate to Fairacre, America’s favorite English village. The English village of Fairacre may appear idyllically peaceful to passersby, but those who live among its shady lanes always have problems to untangle. When a terrible rumor emerges — that the Fairacre School is to be closed and the children bused to nearby Beech Green — the village is up in arms at once. The schoolmistress, Miss Read, suffers... (more)

While England Sleeps

by David Leavitt

Set against the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe, WHILE ENGLAND SLEEPS tells the story of the love affair between Brian Botsford, an upper-class young writer, and Edward Phelan, an idealistic, self-educated employee of the London Underground and a member of the Communist party. Though by far the better educated of the two Brian is also more callow, convinced that his homosexuality is something he will outgrow.... (more)

The Alphabet (Mouse Books)

by Monique Fe?lix

A mouse trapped in a book discovers the letters of the alphabet.

The House (Creative Editions)

by Monique Fe?lix

A little mouse trapped in a book travels through a house.

The Stonehenge People: an Exploration of Life in Neolithic Britain, 4700-2000 Bc

The Stonehenge People: an Exploration of Life in Neolithic Britain, 4700-2000 Bc

by Rodney Castleden

Looking beyond the origins of Stonehenge to the origins of the culture that produced it, Rodney Castleden debunks many of the popular myths surrounding the monument and its builders. Castleden shows, for example, that Stonehenge was not built by the Druids, nor was its Heel Stone used to mark the position of the midsummer sunrise. Castleden examines the Stonehenge people's material culture as well as their social,... (more)

Wolf Rider

by Avi

Fifteen-year-old Andy Zadinski risks his own safety to protect a young woman while tracking down her pretended killer, a stranger named Zeke. Reissue. C. PW.

Scattered SeedMaisie Mosco

Scattered Seed

by Maisie Mosco

A stirring saga in the tradition of Evergreen - They were trapped between ritual, and rebellion, children of ancient faith who dared to break the rules.

Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought)

by Kathleen Krull

It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart had constant money problems, and that Gilbert and Sullivan wrote musicals. But what were these people--and other famous musicians-- really like? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they spend their time? And--possibly most interesting of all--what did their neighbors think? Discover the fascinating and often humorous stories of twenty famous... (more)

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