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Miss Arabella Braithewaite of Switherby knows there is no future for the ten orphans—a remarkable mix of genteel and working class children—she has gathered together in these years of England’s grim factory growth in the early 1820s. Her plan, quite outrageous in the eyes of most, is to take the children to Australia to take up a land grant. Thus, one day the townsfolk gather to watch a line of departing “pilgrims” led by the fearless “Missabella.” On a new continent, and after a daunting ocean voyage, the challenges begin. To the orphans it becomes a life-giving adventure, even when serious unexpected threats must be overcome. Australian author Eleanor Spence, writing with keen personal insight, sketches each child and adult’s engagement with the new land and its people and with one another. From their courage we glimpse the futures of this unlikely band beginning to emerge with hope and personal dignity. Follow the further adventures of the 'Pilgrims' in Jamberoo Road.Sku: 9781883937997
The Switherby Pilgrims
By: Eleanor Spence$17.50 -
The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart – ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn – who goes on to become King Arthur.Sku: 9780007263493
The Sword in the Stone
By: White, TH$10.99 -
Best-selling author Clyde Robert Bulla's classic, finely-crafted Arthurian tale with its sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats, will appeal to emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and reluctant tween readers alike.Sku: 9780064421324
The Sword in the Tree
By: Clyde Robert Bulla$8.50 -
A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale.Sku: 9780763680893
The Tale of Despereaux
By: Kate DiCamillo$11.99 -
Gennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style.Sku: 9780399235849
The Tale of the Firebird
By: Gennady Spirin$24.99 -
This children's book tells the Easter story from an unusual point of view. Three trees stand beside each other and dream of what they want to become. One wants to be a treasure chest, another an ocean-going boat, and the third a signpost to God. A beautiful story that will help children understand the significance of Christ's life and sacrifice on the cross.Sku: 9780745917436
The Tale of Three Trees
By: Angela Elwell Hunt$24.50 -
The Talking Wire is a terrific biography of Alexander Graham Bell’s life; the people, experiences and ideas that led him to the discovery of the first telephone. Join him as he preserves through many trials, to finally create his world-changing invention.
The Talking Wire
By: O. J. Stevenson$22.50 – $38.50 -
In a struggle to learn to overcome her fiery temper and selfish spirit, Ruth is led to the discovery of a very important Shepherd who can and does teach her (and others) how to be good. The story contains beautiful and uplifting examples of what can happen when we let ourselves be found by Him.Sku: 9781785062889
The Tanglewood’s Secret
By: Patricia St John$13.50 -
If you’ve never seen a lowland tapir, you’re not alone. Most of the people who live near tapir habitat in Brazil’s vast Pantanal (“the Everglades on steroids”) haven’t seen the elusive snorkel-snouted mammal, either.Sku: 9780544809086
The Tapir Scientist
By: Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop$12.50 -
Your child will love The Three Questions, a classic tale with warm and whimsical illustrations. Originally written by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, this endearing story has now acquired the status of a folk-tale.Sku: 9781547702473
The Three Questions
By: Leo Tolstoy$16.50 -
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny! The Thrifty Guide to the Ancient Greece: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative travel guide containing information vital to the sensible time traveler: * How can I find a decent tunic that won't break my bank account? * Where can I score cheap theater tickets in ancient Athens? * What do I do if I'm being attacked by an army of one million Persians? This two-color book is filled with humorous maps, reviews of places to stay and top attractions (Don't miss the first-ever Olympics!), and tips on who to have lunch with (Alexander the Great and his horse, Bucephalus, naturally). If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook you would need.Sku: 9781101998168
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece
By: Jonathan W. Stokes$14.99 -
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny! The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome contains information vital to the sensible time traveler: • Where can I find a decent hotel room in ancient Rome for under five sesterces a day? Is horse parking included? • What do I do if I’m attacked by barbarians? • What are my legal options if I’m fed to the lions at the Colosseum? All this is answered and more. There is handy advice on finding the best picnicking spots to watch Julius Caesar’s assassination at the Roman Forum in 44 BC, as well as helpful real estate tips to profit from the great Roman fire of AD 64. There are even useful recommendations on which famous historical figures to meet for lunch, and a few nifty pointers on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an angry mob. If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook you would need!Sku: 9781101998106
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome
By: Jonathan W. Stokes$11.99 -
The kid-friendly series that makes history approachable, engaging, and funny! From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books. The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative, illustrated travel guide with everything the sensible time traveler needs to know, like: * Where I can find the best hovel? * What are my healthcare options if I catch the Black Plague? * How can I avoid being attacked by pillaging Huns? * And most importantly, why on earth would anyone want to travel back to medieval times? This book is designed as a parody of Fodor's guides, complete with humorous maps, reviews of places to stay and top attractions (don't miss a jousting tournament . . . but watch out for lances!), and tips on whom to have lunch with (murderous Queen Olga of Kiev, naturally--just don't eat or drink anything around her!). If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook series you would need.Sku: 9780451480286
The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times
By: Jonathan W. Stokes$13.99 -
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny! The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution provides useful information for the practical time traveler, like: • Where can I find a decent hotel room in colonial New England? Are major credit cards accepted? • How do I join the Boston Tea Party without winding up in a British prison? • How can I score a lunch with Alexander Hamilton? This guide answers these fiery, burning questions with the marshmallows of information. There is handy advice on how to join Paul Revere’s spy ring at the Green Dragon Tavern, how to enlist in General Washington’s rebel army, and how to summon the strength to storm a British gun battery when you haven’t eaten for three days. If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook you would need!Sku: 9781101998137
The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
By: Jonathan W. Stokes$11.99 -
“Anything can happen,” the Natterjack says, “when you have all the time in the world”...Sku: 9780544671690
The Time Garden
By: Edward Eager$9.99 -
The amazing, true story of Daniel Boone will give readers insight into an era of explosive change and unforgettable adventure.Sku: 9781426301452
The Trailblazing Life of Daniel Boone
By: Cheryl Harness$22.95