Places and People's Books

It's 1836, and Ann Arbor folks are rallying support for their booming town, set down in the midst of grape arbors and forests in Michigan. Twelve-year-old Tyler lives here with his pa and his six-year-old sister, Emmy. Tyler has big dreams of the...

Meg And The Others is a novel written by Harriet Theresa Comstock and published in 1906. The story follows Meg, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Meg is a talented artist, but she feels stifled by the expectations of her...

""Stories of Pioneer Life: For Young Readers"" is a book written by Florence Bass and published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the lives of pioneers in America during the 19th century. The stories are aimed at young...

Prince Rudolf's Quest is a novel written by Ida Kenniston and published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a young prince named Rudolf, who lived in the olden times. The novel is set in a fictional kingdom, and the plot revolves around Rudolf's...

Garry: A Holiday Story is a book written by Jeanie Hering in 1868. It tells the story of a young boy named Garry who lives in a small village in England. Garry is excited for the upcoming Christmas holiday, but he is also feeling sad because his father...

""Is It A Small Thing? Or Individual Reform"" is a book written by Charlotte Bellamy Munroe and published in 1846. This book is a collection of essays and speeches that address the theme of individual reform and the importance of small actions in...

""Stories of Indian Children, Part 1"" is a collection of short stories written by Mary Hall Husted and published in 1898. The book features stories about Native American children and their daily lives, including their families, traditions, and...

""Letters Left at the Pastrycook's"" is a charming and witty novel written by Horace Mayhew and published in 1853. The book is a collection of letters between two young women, Kitty Clover and her friend in town, who correspond secretly through the...

""Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts"" is a children's book written by Roy Rutherford Bailey and first published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of a group of young boys who form a club called the Safety Scouts, with the goal of promoting safety in...

Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A Story For Little Folks is a children's novel written by Oliver Optic in 1864. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Harry Vane, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive on his own. Harry,...

""May Chumleigh And Her Friend Conscience: A Tale For Little Girls"" is a children's book written by Marianne Parrott and originally published in 1857. The story follows the adventures of May Chumleigh, a young girl who learns the importance of listening...

Little Rosa: Or The Old Brown Pitcher is a novel written by Elizabeth Prentiss and published in 1885. The story is set in a small village in New England and follows the life of a young girl named Rosa. Rosa is a kind and loving child who lives with her...

Mayken: A Child's Story of the Netherlands in the Sixteenth Century is a historical fiction book written by Jessie Anderson Chase and published in 1902. The story is set in the Netherlands during the 16th century, a time of religious conflict and...

Lucy Unwin Or Prejudice Reproved: And Other Tales is a book published in 1836 by Darton and Harvey. The book contains a collection of short stories that aim to teach moral lessons to young readers. The title story, Lucy Unwin, is about a young girl who...

Lucita: A Child's Story of Old Mexico is a children's book written by Ruth Louise Gaines and originally published in 1913. The story follows the life of young Lucita, a girl living in Mexico during the early 1900s. Through Lucita's eyes, readers are...

Lily's Visit to Grandmamma is a children's book written by Lucy D. Sale Barker and first published in 1877. The story follows young Lily as she travels to visit her grandmother in the countryside. Along the way, she encounters various animals and...

Louise Or The Beauty Of Integrity: A Story For The Young, To Which Are Added The Mother�������s Grave, And No Place Like Home is a book published by D. Appleton And Company in 1849. The book tells the story of Louise, a young girl who faces many...

Jessie Carlton: The Story Of A Girl Who Fought With Little Impulse, The Wizard, And Conquered Him (1860) is a novel written by Francis Forrester. The story follows the life of Jessie Carlton, a young girl who is faced with various challenges and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Ella's Mistake is a novel written by Laura M. Lane and published in 1882. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ella, who is described as a beautiful and intelligent girl. Ella is engaged to a wealthy man named Frank, but her life...

""Doubledarling and the Dream Spinner"" is a children's book written by Candace Thurber Wheeler and originally published in 1905. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Doubledarling who lives in a magical land called Dreamland. One day,...

Dorothy Dainty In The City is a novel written by Amy Brooks and first published in 1906. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy Dainty as she travels to the city to visit her older sister. Throughout the book, Dorothy experiences...

Dimple Dallas: The Further Fortunes Of A Sweet Little Maid (1900) is a children's book written by Amy Ella Blanchard. The book follows the adventures of a young girl named Dimple Dallas, who is kind, intelligent, and always willing to help others. In...

Le livre ""Le Premieres Amities"" (1887) �����crit par Amelie Bernoux Perronnet est une histoire touchante qui suit la vie de deux jeunes filles, Adeline et Gabrielle, qui deviennent amies ������ l'�����ge de six ans. Le livre explore leur amiti�����...

The Seventh Christmas is a heartwarming novel written by Coningsby Dawson and published in 1917. The story revolves around a young girl named Nona, who is orphaned and sent to live with her uncle and aunt in England. Nona is a sweet and innocent child...

The Rift In The Clouds is a novel written by Catherine Marsh and published in 1871. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young girl named Gwendoline who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her wealthy and influential aunt...

The Reward Of Prince Cheerfulness is a children's book written by Ruth Lewinson and published in 1900. The story follows Prince Cheerfulness, a happy and kind-hearted prince who is loved by all in his kingdom. One day, a wicked sorcerer casts a spell on...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Princess Desiree is a novel written by Clementina Black and published in 1896. The story is set in Europe and revolves around the life of a young princess named Desiree. She is the daughter of a king who is known for his strictness and traditional...

The Prince Readers For Boys is a book published in 1883 by T. Nelson and Sons. It is a collection of stories and articles intended for young male readers, designed to educate and entertain. The book includes a variety of topics such as history, science,...

""The Merman and the Figurehead: A Christmas Story"" is a novel written by Clara Florida Guernsey in 1871. The story is set on Christmas Eve and follows the adventures of a young girl named Edith, who is visiting her uncle's shipyard. While exploring the...

The Little Gipsy is a novel written by Elie Sauvage and first published in 1869. The story is set in France and revolves around a young girl named Zingara, who is born into a family of gypsies. Zingara is a free-spirited and adventurous child who loves...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Stella and Maggie: Or Brave Hearts is a novel written by Mrs. J. D. Ronald and published in 1881. The story is about two young girls, Stella and Maggie, who are best friends and live in a small village in Scotland. The girls are very different from each...

Some Little Cooks: And What They Did is a children's book written by Elisabeth Hoyt and originally published in 1912. The book follows the adventures of a group of young children who love to cook and experiment in the kitchen. Each chapter features a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sky Rockets is a novel written by Leon Mead and published in 1883. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young men, Tom and Harry, who are best friends and share a passion for astronomy. They dream of building a rocket...

Michael Hall recognized the statistics, stigmas, and negative constructs that surround young black men. Looking deeper at these issues, he determined the root cause was straight forward yet profound-young black men today are simply misled and misinformed...

Halloween is upon us and chocolate-loving witch and cat duo Wickity Stitch and Tibbits are on the hunt to find all the candy and treats their sticky little hands and paws can get. Where will the night take them? Perhaps a stroll through a haunted house?...

Ford MacHarley, Master Wheelsmith - Award: "Award Finalist in the Children's Fiction (Ages 3-6) category of the 2018 American Fiction Awards"Santa's Message - Don't Bully or Be BulliedCars, trucks, bicycles, tricycles, wagons, scooters...what do they...

A Dead Rat for Thanksgiving? explores how family traditions and lore are passed down from generation to generation, while also providing one big surprise for readers.Wonderfully written and illustrated by Angela Childs, a former art and music teacher...

Tata loves going to school, but the only way he can get there is through Pellken Pasture, which is fiercely guarded by the Big Bad Bull. Can Tata figure out how to get past the angry bull and make it to school on time?Told in rhyme, Tata and the Big Bad...

This is the story of the brilliant and tempestuous Margaret Brent who played a leading role in Maryland colonial affairs. In 1633 she invested in the undertaking of her kinsman Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore, when he sought settlers for Maryland--a...

Join Zailey and Madelyn on another trip into their imagination. This time they are princesses and they realize they do not have crowns. How can they possibly be princesses without crowns?

“Please, great sea, my dearest good friend,I know that you listen; you’re not just pretend;So please take my gift to someone who has less,A girl who would truly adore a new dress.”

THE GIRL POWER GUIDEBOOK, together with the Girl Power Journal give you all you need to deliver and get the maximum out of the empowerment program for girls between the ages of 8 and 13 taking the U.S. by storm! In this life-changing course that includes...

In a tiny town called Tinsel, there lived a young girl named Doodle. One day while Doodle and her friends were walking through the woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree, they stumble upon an old rusty trailer. With a little love and the help of...