by Barb Langridge | Aug 14, 2003 | Science Fiction
The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It describes the experiences of an unnamed narrator who travels through the suburbs of London as the Earth is invaded by Martians. It is the earliest story that details a conflict between mankind...
by Maria Lemonnier | Oct 16, 2002 | Historical Fiction
In 1934 Kit finds that she has hard lessons to learn about the Depression both at home, where she is helping her mother run a boarding house while her father looks for a new job, and at school, where a fight spoils the preparations for the Thanksgiving pageant. From...
by Maria Lemonnier | Sep 16, 2001 | Historical Fiction
Cranky Uncle Hendrick has even Kit losing hope for better times. But when he unwittingly gives her a great idea, she shows that even one girl can make a difference. From the Publisher. 67 pages ISBN-13: 978-1584850267 ...
by Maria Lemonnier | Sep 16, 2001 | Historical Fiction
When Will, a hobo helping out in her family’s garden in exchange for food, tells her about all of his adventures on the road, Kit, who longs for an adventure of her own, decides to satisfy her curiosity, but soon finds herself in serious trouble. From the...
by Maria Lemonnier | Sep 16, 2001 | Historical Fiction
With no time or money to spare, the chances of Kit having a birthday party are pretty slim. But when Aunt Millie comes for a visit, Kit finds new reasons to hope. From the Publisher. 88 pages ISBN-13: 978-1584850229 ...
by Barb Langridge | Apr 11, 2001 | Picture Book
When his beloved jack-o’-lantern starts to decompose, Tim puts it outside and watches it transform from pumpkin—to seed—to pumpkin again. The first pumpkin Tim ever carved was fierce and funny, and he named it Jack. When Halloween was over and the pumpkin was...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 24, 2000 | Historical Fiction
The beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. It isn’t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899. It’s...
by Maria Lemonnier | Oct 17, 2000 | Historical Fiction
Kirsten welcomes summer when it finally comes to Minnesota. Even chores, such as catching fish for dinner, seem like play. One day while she’s fishing, Kirsten leaves the stream to explore the woods. There she finds a treasure–a bee tree packed with...
by Maria Lemonnier | Oct 16, 2000 | Historical Fiction
Just before Christmas, Kit overhears the terrible news that her family may lose their house. Can she still find a way to make the holidays bright? From the Publisher 73 pages ISBN-13: 978-1584850205 Ages...
by Maria Lemonnier | Aug 26, 2000 | Historical Fiction
Felicity is invited to a dancing lesson at the Governor’s Palace, the most wonderful honor she can imagine. Mother promises to make a beautiful new gown for her. As the splendid event draws near, Mother becomes dreadfully ill. Felicity spends all her days caring...
