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Brother and sister Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert look forward to meeting the young orphan boy whom they hope to give a good life to at their Avonlea farm, Green Gables. When they are accidentally sent Anne Shirley instead, they make the most of the orphanage's mistake, and welcome the imaginative girl with loving arms. Under their care and through the friendships she forges at school, Anne enjoys adventures and experiences that teach her how to be...
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Once upon a time... there were two brothers, Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, who gave the world some of the best-loved fairy tales ever written. From "Cinderella" and "Rumpelstiltskin" to "Snow White" and "The Brave Little Tailor," this charming anthology offers young readers a wonderful introduction to 12 of the Grimms' most popular stories. Once upon a time... there were two brothers, Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, who gave the world some of the best-loved fairy...
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Enter the enchanting world of "The Little Wooden Doll," a timeless tale written by Margery Bianco. Follow the journey of a tiny wooden doll as she embarks on a quest to discover her purpose and find her place in the world.
In this charming story, readers will be captivated by the doll's adventures as she encounters various characters and experiences moments of joy, sadness, and ultimately, self-discovery. Through her encounters, the little wooden...
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Lady Elizabeth Wakefield is a free-spirited young woman with intellectual leanings that make her determined to seek a marriage based on mutual understanding and respect. However, with her family on the brink of financial ruin, she reluctantly acquiesces when they arrange a pragmatic marriage between her and the imposing and enigmatic Earl of Danford, Andrew Danforth.
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"A Word, Only a Word" by Georg Moritz Ebers is a captivating tale set in the enchanting landscapes of the Black Forest. The novel opens with a seemingly innocent conversation between two children, Ruth and Ulrich, discussing their fathers' quests and tribulations. Ruth speaks of her father's search for a mystical word that has the power to unveil treasures by opening mountains, while Ulrich shares the turmoil within his family, his father's anger...
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This story is excerpted from The Emperor's New Clothes: And Other Stories by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humour that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces curious characters in this mesmerising story based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.
8) Confidant
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ForQualification Yang tried very hard to accomplish his dream to become an official. He tried with every means available to him, through repeated setbacks, finally his dream came true, he became the chief of the Logistic Department from a driver and then a confidant of a director. When he was riding on the crest of his success, he went to prison for himself and the director for taking bribery. When he was released from prison, he found his wife had...
9) Witch Wood
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The author of the Thirty-Nine Steps blends history with fantasy and horror in this tale of a Scottish minister torn between his church and his king.
Seventeenth-century Scotland is immersed in a terrifying era. Although his new parishioners are staunch supporters of the National Covenant, moderate young minister David Sempill is not so certain.
Then one dark night, Sempill witnesses a demonic ritual performed in the Black Wood of Melanudrigill....
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A classic rediscovered: Further Adventures is Jon Stephen Fink's wildly original, uproarious novel of superheroes and survival, now available for the first time in a briefer, tighter, "director's cut." A novel that presaged works like Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Further Adventures is the unforgettable story of one man's half-blind but wholehearted attempt to right the wrongs of a society gone astray.
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An "extremely atmospheric and poignant" novel of wounds that never heal and lives forever scarred by World War I (Books Monthly). They're called Whistlers-residents of a German hospital who have all been wounded in the throat, and whose every breath is punctuated with a high-pitched whistle. One young soldier, Pointner, has no hope for recovery. His only solace comes from the British sniper's cap he keeps as a trophy. Fellow casualty Kollin clings...
13) Just Breath
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"Just Breathe: Embracing Resilience and Growth Through Life's Challenges" offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of the human experience with grace and courage. Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this insightful book is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, mindfulness, and personal growth in the face of adversity.In a world filled with uncertainties and setbacks, the authors invite readers to pause, to breathe,...
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With Blue's father in prison for selling marijuana and his mother estranged for over the last seven years, Blue is doing well, all considering. As the second addition to the not-so-nuclear Dixon family of Lisa, her ten-year-old son, Dwight, and the retired, Jewish introvert, Av, Blue finds himself living in a much better area of Halifax, Nova Scotia, going to a much better school and for the first time, actually applying himself academically as he...
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"The Classic Collection of Baroness Emmuska Orczy" presents a captivating array of novels and short stories from the esteemed author, highlighting her iconic tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue. At the forefront of this anthology is "The Scarlet Pimpernel," Orczy's timeless masterpiece that follows the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a dashing English aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. With cunning disguises...
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"Reading Wright is a steep, stinging pleasure."-Dwight Garner, New York Times
In this incisive, satirical collection of three classic American novels by Charles Wright-hailed by the New York Times as "malevolent, bitter, glittering"-a young, black intellectual from the South struggles to make it in New York City. This special compilation includes a foreword by acclaimed poet and novelist Ishmael Reed, who calls Wright, "Richard Pryor on paper."
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A World War I soldier is torn between his duty, his country, and his conscience in this work of 'classic war fiction' (Books Monthly). When the First World War broke out, Apostol Bologa left his home in Romania and joined the Austro-Hungarian army with grand visions of battle, glory, and honor. Instead, the young officer finds himself serving on a near-perfunctory tribunal that sentences deserters and other reprobates to hanging in a small dark forest...
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"The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer" offers a comprehensive collection of the esteemed poet's literary legacy, comprising 20 books that span his illustrious career. Illustrated to enhance the reader's experience, this anthology showcases Chaucer's mastery of language, storytelling, and poetic form.
At the heart of the collection is "The Canterbury Tales," Chaucer's magnum opus, which follows a diverse group of pilgrims as they journey to the...
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"El crítico como artista", de Oscar Wilde, es una exploración elocuente y sugerente de la naturaleza de la crítica y del papel del crítico en el ámbito artístico. Wilde cuestiona las nociones convencionales de la crítica y defiende la importancia de la interpretación subjetiva y el individualismo en la apreciación del arte. El autor profundiza en la idea de que el verdadero crítico es, de hecho, un artista por derecho propio, que contribuye...
20) Pagan: A Novel
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The horrors of World War I continue to haunt two veterans on holiday in 1930s France in this 'stirring' novel (Books Monthly). In the War to End All Wars, Charles Pagan and Dick Baron fought side by side and survived the slaughter. Over a decade later, they return to France not as soldiers but as tourists, taking a serene walking holiday through the Vosges Mountains. But their idyll soon turns dark when they stay at a remote country guesthouse....
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