"Pearl of Pearl Island" by John Oxenham is a captivating novel that takes readers on an exciting adventure to an island in the South Pacific. The story follows the journey of 14-year-old Philip, who embarks on a mission to retrieve a valuable pearl from an island inhabited by natives. Along the way, Philip faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous weather conditions and hostile wildlife, all while struggling to navigate the complex cultural and political landscape
"The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children" by Jane Andrews is a collection of charming and educational tales that teach children about the natural world. Andrews weaves together stories of plants and animals, teaching children about the characteristics and behaviors of various species. Her writing is both accessible and informative, making it an excellent tool for parents and teachers seeking to instill a love of nature and a desire to learn more about the world in young readers.
ocean. However, some footsteps were heard, and Abbe Rose, againmistrustful, saw a man go by, a tall and sturdy man, who wore clogs andwas bareheaded, showing his thick and closely-cut white hair. "Is notthat your brother?" asked the old priest.Pierre had not stirred. "Yes, it is my brother Guillaume," he quietlyresponded. "I have found him again since I have been coming occasionallyto the Sacred Heart. He owns a house close by, where he has been livingfor more than
sioner at Mammoth Hot Springs.[Illustration: "So Maw, dear, old, happy, innocent Maw, knelt down with her hatpin and wrote:"--p. 19] You see, the geysers rattled Maw, there being so many and she loving them all so much. One day when they were camped near the Upper Basin, Maw was looking down in the cone of Old Faithful, just after that Paderewski of the park had ceased playing. She told me she wanted to see where all the suds came from. But all at once she saw beneath her feet a
e discovered New Jersey. He made a map of the whole coast, and claimed all the country back of it for the King of England.There is no proof that Cabot knew whether this country had inhabitants or not. He saw it from his ships; but he did not make any attempt to settle it, and thus establish a legal right to the soil. He simply declared it the property of the Crown of England, and it is upon this claim that England afterward based her right to the eastern coast of North America. And so New
out of their folded sweaters. Soon they were helping Moise with his cooking at the fire and enjoying as usual their evening conversation with that cheerful friend.It did not take Moise, old-timer as he was, very long to get his bannocks and tea ready, and to fry the whitefish and grouse which the boys now brought to him. Uncle Dick looked at his watch after a time. "Forty minutes," said he. "For what?" demanded Jesse. "Well, it took us forty minutes to get off the packs
"Bladys of the Stewponey" by Sabine Baring-Gould is a gripping historical novel set in 16th century England. The story follows the life of Bladys, a strong-willed young woman who must navigate the challenges of her time, including religious persecution and political upheaval. Baring-Gould's writing is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Tudor England. The novel's complex characters, intricate plot, and themes of love, betrayal, and redemption make it a
"Pearl of Pearl Island" by John Oxenham is a captivating novel that takes readers on an exciting adventure to an island in the South Pacific. The story follows the journey of 14-year-old Philip, who embarks on a mission to retrieve a valuable pearl from an island inhabited by natives. Along the way, Philip faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous weather conditions and hostile wildlife, all while struggling to navigate the complex cultural and political landscape
"The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children" by Jane Andrews is a collection of charming and educational tales that teach children about the natural world. Andrews weaves together stories of plants and animals, teaching children about the characteristics and behaviors of various species. Her writing is both accessible and informative, making it an excellent tool for parents and teachers seeking to instill a love of nature and a desire to learn more about the world in young readers.
ocean. However, some footsteps were heard, and Abbe Rose, againmistrustful, saw a man go by, a tall and sturdy man, who wore clogs andwas bareheaded, showing his thick and closely-cut white hair. "Is notthat your brother?" asked the old priest.Pierre had not stirred. "Yes, it is my brother Guillaume," he quietlyresponded. "I have found him again since I have been coming occasionallyto the Sacred Heart. He owns a house close by, where he has been livingfor more than
sioner at Mammoth Hot Springs.[Illustration: "So Maw, dear, old, happy, innocent Maw, knelt down with her hatpin and wrote:"--p. 19] You see, the geysers rattled Maw, there being so many and she loving them all so much. One day when they were camped near the Upper Basin, Maw was looking down in the cone of Old Faithful, just after that Paderewski of the park had ceased playing. She told me she wanted to see where all the suds came from. But all at once she saw beneath her feet a
e discovered New Jersey. He made a map of the whole coast, and claimed all the country back of it for the King of England.There is no proof that Cabot knew whether this country had inhabitants or not. He saw it from his ships; but he did not make any attempt to settle it, and thus establish a legal right to the soil. He simply declared it the property of the Crown of England, and it is upon this claim that England afterward based her right to the eastern coast of North America. And so New
out of their folded sweaters. Soon they were helping Moise with his cooking at the fire and enjoying as usual their evening conversation with that cheerful friend.It did not take Moise, old-timer as he was, very long to get his bannocks and tea ready, and to fry the whitefish and grouse which the boys now brought to him. Uncle Dick looked at his watch after a time. "Forty minutes," said he. "For what?" demanded Jesse. "Well, it took us forty minutes to get off the packs
"Bladys of the Stewponey" by Sabine Baring-Gould is a gripping historical novel set in 16th century England. The story follows the life of Bladys, a strong-willed young woman who must navigate the challenges of her time, including religious persecution and political upheaval. Baring-Gould's writing is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Tudor England. The novel's complex characters, intricate plot, and themes of love, betrayal, and redemption make it a