David Thorn
1) Dollypogs
Author
Language
English
Description
The gentle story of a Labrador puppy, Dollypogs, and her two pals, big old Jetset and little Snuggles, both adopted by Dollypog's loving master, David Thorn. A very sweet and touching story about how they all came together and their adventures as a loving family.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
When young Halli Sveinsson plays a trick on Ragnor of the House of Hakonsson, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his destiny, forcing him to leave home and go on a hero's quest where he encounters highway robbers, terrifying monsters, and a girl who may finally be his match.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Marco Loristan has spent his life moving from place to place with his father, Stefan, always hiding their heritage. Their home country of Samavia has been in turmoil ever since the king was overthrown five hundred years ago, and now its people are forced to fight in the armies of warring factions. But legend has it that the heir of the true king escaped, and his descendant is waiting until the time is right to reclaim the throne and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ernest Thompson Seton's Wild Animals I Have Known, published in 1898, was a transformative collection that not only dramatically shifted the perspective of writers and readers alike, but also changed Seton himself. Through the fateful encounter with the wolf Lobo, Seton became a dedicated wildlife protector, individualizing animals and exploring their motivations, feelings, and personalities. This publication contributed to the conservationist movement...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first set in an extraordinary collection of personal letters, written by Lord Chesterfield was not originally intended for publication, the celebrated and controversial correspondences between Lord Chesterfield and his son Philip were praised in their day as a complete manual of education, and despised by Samuel Johnson for teaching "the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing-master." Reflecting the political craft of a leading statesman...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first volume in a five-part series telling the story of Great Britain's history, from its earliest beginnings to World War I. Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, Henrietta Marshall's beautifully written narrative is based on her answers to her children's questions about the history of Great Britain, which they referred to...
Author
Language
English
Description
A classic work of historical fiction for children, which tells the true tale of a tenth-century nine year-old boy who becomes Duke of Normandy after his father is cruelly assassinated.This is the childhood history of Richard the Fearless, the great grandfather of William the Conqueror. When he was just nine years old, Richard's father, the Duke of Normandy was assassinated. The boy was then kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis IV of France, who seized...
Author
Language
English
Description
H.E. Marshall's classic children's chronicle of Britain, Our Island Story, includes all the best-loved stories from history: King Alfred and the Cakes; King John and the Magna Carta; Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar; Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada; and many others.
Author
Language
English
Description
The second volume in a five-part series telling the story of Great Britain's history, from its earliest beginnings to World War I. Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, Henrietta Marshall's beautifully written narrative is based on her answers to her children's questions about the history of Great Britain, which they referred to...
13) Dog Tails
Author
Language
English
Description
A collection of three heartwarming stories about man's best friend. Dollypogs, and her two pals, big old Jetset and little Snuggles, both adopted by Dollypog's loving master, David Thorn. A very sweet and touching story about how they all came together and their adventures as a loving family. Jack London was one of the first fiction writers to achieve worldwide fame. Though he is best remembered for his novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Enjoy a fabulous series of short stories, beloved by children for more than one hundred years. Evelyn Nesbit creates a fantasy world with friendly dragons, mean dragons, colorful dragons, and even baby dragons! Find out if the princess gets rescued by her true love, and if the young king can save his subjects from the hungry dragon he accidentally released. This audio edition includes "The Island of the Nine Whirlpools""The Dragon Tamers""The Fiery...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Inspired by nature and imbued with moral lessons, Parables from Nature, Volume 1 is a collection of classic tales, both fun and thought-provoking. Children will be enthralled with this intimate look into the lives of the woodland creatures and their way of life.
Volume 1 includes:
• "A Lesson of Faith"
• "The Law of Authority and Obedience"
• "The Unknown Land"
• "Training and Restraining"
• "Waiting"
• "The Law of the Wood"
• "Daily...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Enjoy a fabulous series of short stories, beloved by children for more than one hundred years. Evelyn Nesbit creates a fantasy world with friendly dragons, mean dragons, colorful dragons, and even baby dragons! Find out if the princess gets rescued by her true love, and if the young king can save his subjects from the hungry dragon he accidentally released. This edition includes "The Book of Beasts" "Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger" "The Deliverers...
Author
Language
English
Description
Enjoy a timeless collection of classic Christmas tales, including: "The Royal Truffle Hunt" by Anthony Thorn, "A Christmas Dream and How it Came True" by Louisa May Alcott, "The Sabots of Little Wolff" by François Coppée, "A Christmas Guest" by Selma Lagerlöf, "Christmas Goblins" by Charles Dickens, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Fydor Dostoevsky.
Author
Language
English
Description
Enjoy a timeless collection of children's fables, fairy tales, and stories. A Children's Listening Library: Volume 1 includes: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes, Selections from the Tales of Beatrix Potter, Beauty & the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, Cinderella based on Charles Perrault's version, "The Frog Prince" and "Rumplestiltskin" by The Brothers...
Author
Language
English
Description
Inspired by nature and imbued with moral lessons, Parables from Nature is a collection of classic tales, both fun and thought-provoking. Children will be enthralled with this intimate look into the lives of the woodland creatures and their way of life. Stories include: "A Lesson of Faith","The Law of Authority and Obedience","The Unknown Land","Training and Restraining","Waiting","The Law of the Wood","Cobwebs","Knowledge Not the Limit of Belief","The...