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The abbot's ghost : A Christmas story /

Alcott, Louisa May., 1832-1888.


Louisa May Alcott pulled her entire family out of dire poverty with the success of her book "Little Women," a largely autobiographical work. She had served a long apprenticeship before fame overtook her with the success of that great domestic novel. All during the previous decade, Alcott spent her time establishing herself as a reliable writer for the eastern magazines. She wrote in two genres and used the pen name, A.M. Barnard. She manifested two personas. As Louisa May Alcott, she wrote for a domestic audience about the virtues of clean living and family life. Young women overcame many obstacles of poverty and low birth through self-reliant virtues of courage and charm to be rewarded with happiness and love in the end. As A.M. Barnard, Alcott engaged in the recreation of writing "thrillers" that usually featured several tormented characters. The important characters achieved redemption through repentance, and the bad characters usually died broken-hearted and miserable. Naturall, over time, the stories written under the pen name were lost as Alcott achieved freat success with a series of books such as "Little Men," "Jo's Boys," "Rose in Bloom," "Under the Lilacs," and many others. She was America's most successful female author of the nineteenth century. Beginning in the late 1970s and extending into the 1990s, famed Alcott biographer, Madeline B. Stern began to discover the old, "missing" Alcott stories. No individual stories were highlighted in her collections except for the forgotten and unpublished novel, "The Long, Fatal Love Chase." When that thriller was published in the 1990s, it became a New York Times bestseller. Now Elm Hill Books is highlighting Alcott's timeless abilities as a storyteller by bringing out "The Abbot's Ghost" and "The Baron's Gloves," books sure to please Alcott's many fans. It will be a side of Alcott new to them but definitely entertaining all the same. ~from the inside flap. The Abbot's Ghost-- a romantic thriller! Maurice Treherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, and retain the trust of those who had faith in him. Treherne is temporarily crippled saving the life of his well-born friend, Jaspar. Thus, Jaspar is assured of inheriting his father's estate, but it is expected that Treherne will inherit great wealth as gratitude for saving the heir. But on the death of Jaspar's father, all are shocked to learn that Treherne has... ~ from the back cover.
Date Published:2005

Louisa May Alcott pulled her entire family out of dire poverty with the success of her book "Little Women," a largely autobiographical work. She had served a long apprenticeship before fame overtook her with the success of that great domestic novel. All during the previous decade, Alcott spent her time establishing herself as a reliable writer for the eastern magazines. She wrote in two genres and used the pen name, A.M. Barnard. She manifested two personas. As Louisa May Alcott, she wrote for a domestic audience about the virtues of clean living and family life. Young women overcame many obstacles of poverty and low birth through self-reliant virtues of courage and charm to be rewarded with happiness and love in the end. As A.M. Barnard, Alcott engaged in the recreation of writing "thrillers" that usually featured several tormented characters. The important characters achieved redemption through repentance, and the bad characters usually died broken-hearted and miserable. Naturall, over time, the stories written under the pen name were lost as Alcott achieved freat success with a series of books such as "Little Men," "Jo's Boys," "Rose in Bloom," "Under the Lilacs," and many others. She was America's most successful female author of the nineteenth century. Beginning in the late 1970s and extending into the 1990s, famed Alcott biographer, Madeline B. Stern began to discover the old, "missing" Alcott stories. No individual stories were highlighted in her collections except for the forgotten and unpublished novel, "The Long, Fatal Love Chase." When that thriller was published in the 1990s, it became a New York Times bestseller. Now Elm Hill Books is highlighting Alcott's timeless abilities as a storyteller by bringing out "The Abbot's Ghost" and "The Baron's Gloves," books sure to please Alcott's many fans. It will be a side of Alcott new to them but definitely entertaining all the same. ~from the inside flap. The Abbot's Ghost-- a romantic thriller! Maurice Treherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, and retain the trust of those who had faith in him. Treherne is temporarily crippled saving the life of his well-born friend, Jaspar. Thus, Jaspar is assured of inheriting his father's estate, but it is expected that Treherne will inherit great wealth as gratitude for saving the heir. But on the death of Jaspar's father, all are shocked to learn that Treherne has... ~ from the back cover.

Date Published:2005

Bad kitty goes to the vet

Bruel, Nick.


"A Neal Porter Book." School Library Journal, December 2015. Kirkus Review, October 2015. "Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Gooseberry Park

Rylant, Cynthia.


Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal, December 1995. Child Study Children's Book Committee, January 1996. Publishers Weekly, October 1995. Booklist, October 1995. Kirkus Review, October 1995. Library Talk, January 1996. Christian Library, January 1997. When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends Kona the dog, Murray the bat, and Gwendolyn the hermit crab come to the rescue.
Date Published:1995

Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal, December 1995. Child Study Children's Book Committee, January 1996. Publishers Weekly, October 1995. Booklist, October 1995. Kirkus Review, October 1995. Library Talk, January 1996. Christian Library, January 1997. When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends Kona the dog, Murray the bat, and Gwendolyn the hermit crab come to the rescue.

Date Published:1995

The BFG


Live-action and animation. Title from container. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Originally released as a motion picture. Canadian home video rating: PG; frightening scenes. Includes special features. Video Librarian, November 2016. One night, Sophie is snatched from her bed at Mrs. Clonkers' orphanage by an awesome giant who whisks her away on a magical and funny adventure.
Date Published:2016

I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

Tarshis, Lauren.


"Graphix." During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Marcus struggles to escape. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2024

The sacrifice

Duble, Kathleen Benner.


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Two sisters, aged ten and twelve, are accused of witchcraft in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1692 and await trial in a miserable prison while their mother desperately searches for some way to obtain their freedom.
Date Published:2007

Tiny Tortilla

Williams, Arlene.



Date Published:2005

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


"Graphix." Horn book guide, School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Has Dog Man finally found the purr-fect sidekick? The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2018

Heart of the storm

Buckley, Michael, 1969-,


Sequel to: Raging sea. Horn Book Guide, Voice of Youth Advocates, Lyric Walker, the girl from Brooklyn who became a soldier to save her world from the Alpha, has been trapped three months in the Alpha city Hunting Grounds at the bottom of the ocean. Her jailor, a Rusalka named Husk, tells her the truth about the Great Abyss--it is not a god, but a hive-mind monster, and Lyric has just woken it up. Escaping, Lyric returns home to prepare humanity for the last great invasion.
Date Published:2017

Sequel to: Raging sea. Horn Book Guide, Voice of Youth Advocates, Lyric Walker, the girl from Brooklyn who became a soldier to save her world from the Alpha, has been trapped three months in the Alpha city Hunting Grounds at the bottom of the ocean. Her jailor, a Rusalka named Husk, tells her the truth about the Great Abyss--it is not a god, but a hive-mind monster, and Lyric has just woken it up. Escaping, Lyric returns home to prepare humanity for the last great invasion.

Date Published:2017

Fairy Haven and the quest for the wand

Levine, Gail Carson.


Sequel to: Fairy dust and the quest for the egg. Kirkus Review. With Soop the mermaid threatening Fairy Haven with a flood, three fairies, Rani, Tinker Bell, and Ree, set out on a perilous journey in search of a magic wand which Soop has demanded in exchange for pulling back the waters.
Date Published:2007

Bird watch : a book of poetry /

Yolen, Jane.


A collection of poems describing a variety of birds and their activities.
Date Published:1990

The day camp disaster

Keene, Carolyn.


Nancy investigates when the projects which she and her friends do at a nature day camp keep getting sabotaged.
Date Published:2003

The time quake (Gideon Trilogy #3)

Buckley-Archer, Linda.


While sinister Lord Luxon makes himself at home in twenty-first century Manhattan, Peter and Kate, aided by Gideon, pursue The Tar Man through the streets of eighteenth-century London, when history is at its tipping point.
Date Published:2009

Kevin Durant

Wetzel, Dan.


School Library Journal, June 2020. Booklist, June 2020. School Library Journal. Booklist. Explores the life and career of professional basketball player Kevin Durant.
Date Published:2020

The Avengers.

Tobin, Paul, 1965-


Cover title. "Marvel Age"--Cover. While visiting a third grade class, Luke Cage, Storm, Spider-Man, and Hulk are attacked by the Mandarin. The villain steals all their powers, giving them to the robot Cyclone, and prepares to kill the superheroes.
Date Published:2011

Languages are everywhere

Sims, Nandi,


Includes index. "Language surrounds us daily. In this introductory, nonfiction book, students will learn that languages are how people communicate, that sometimes people communicate with languages other than English, and that not all languages are communicated the same way"--
Date Published:2023

Go for the goal! /(Fred Bowen Sports Story)

Bowen, Fred.


Thirteen-year-old Josh joins an elite travel league soccer team on which the individual members are all talented but not playing well as a team, so their coach suggests that they do some team-building exercises.
Date Published:2012

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella.

Johnston, Tony


In the strange twist to the classic Cinderella story the dashing Bigfoot Prince decides to marry whomever can roll him off a log into the river. Will Rrrrrella be able to get past her step-sister in time to win the Prince's heart? Only her beary godfather knows for sure!
Date Published:1998

The Avengers.

Tobin, Paul, 1965-


Cover title. "Marvel Age"--Cover. The Avengers must battle a magical entity when Tigra rubs an amulet and accidently releases a genie who has a grudge against the Hulk.
Date Published:2011

Hooky.

Tur, Míriam Bonastre.


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. "A digital version of Hooky was originally published on Webtoon in 2015"--T.p. verso. "Webtoon"--Front cover. Kirkus Review, September 2023. "Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king--and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian--Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails. Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian's disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final, epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom, friendships are tested, romances bloom, and the past holds the key to their future. Dorian, Dani, and all the witches and non-magical people of the kingdom must decide once and for all: Who will they be, and will they use their power and influence for good?"--Front dust jacket.
Date Published:2023

"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. "A digital version of Hooky was originally published on Webtoon in 2015"--T.p. verso. "Webtoon"--Front cover. Kirkus Review, September 2023. "Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king--and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian--Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails. Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian's disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final, epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom, friendships are tested, romances bloom, and the past holds the key to their future. Dorian, Dani, and all the witches and non-magical people of the kingdom must decide once and for all: Who will they be, and will they use their power and influence for good?"--Front dust jacket.

Date Published:2023