Girls and Women Books

In a sleepy college town where every day is the same as the next, Annie Abbott-a bright-eyed 12-year-old-dreams of adventure, and finds it accidentally in her attic. Hidden in the shadows of the old house, mysterious boxes appear, brimming with riddles...

In a mad dash to stay ahead of the army of the unclean and find those that can teach Annie how to control the gifts she has inherited, she knows that her education must continue whatever the cost. There is danger at every turn, and battles are fought to...

This illustrated guide to famous (and infamous) queens tells us that power isn't everything. Each of the extraordinary women featured in this book have impacted world history. Featuring the bold and beautiful style of Lisa Graves' Women in History...

Penelope Dyan does it again with this delightful little book of poems that is certain to capture the hearts and minds of children as well as adults. Take a trip back into childhood and glimpse its confident innocence. Smile and laugh as you tromp around...

Jan and Jenny are off to visit Jan's aunt and uncle in Missouri, and on their way to the airport Jan is told something that is a huge surprise! She is related to none other than the notorious Jessie James! Jenny is really excited because she had read...

When orphaned Mary Lennox was sent off to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It was true, too. She had a little thin face and a little thin body, thin light hair and a sour...

""Hermoine And Her Little Group Of Serious Thinkers"" is a novel written by Don Marquis and originally published in 1916. The story follows the titular character, Hermoine, and her group of friends who are all dedicated to intellectual pursuits and the...

Her Willful Way: A Story For Girls is a novel written by Helen Sherman Griffith and first published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young girl named Ruth, who is determined to have her own way in everything. Despite her parents' efforts to teach...

Her Little World is a novel written by Sarah E. Chester and published in 1876. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mabel, who lives in a small town in the United States during the late 19th century. Mabel is an imaginative and curious child...

Hannah and Her Chickens is a children's book written by Christian August G. Eberhard and originally published in 1854. The book tells the story of Hannah, a young girl who lives on a farm and takes care of her chickens. Throughout the book, Hannah learns...

Girls and Gayety is a novel written by Carolyn Wells and published in 1913. The book follows the story of a group of girls who are determined to have fun and enjoy life to the fullest. The main characters are a group of young women who are all friends...

Frolics at Fairmount is a charming and delightful children's book written by Etta Anthony Baker and first published in 1910. The story is set in the idyllic countryside of Fairmount, where a group of children embark on a series of adventures and...

Friends and Fortune: A Moral Tale is a novel written by Anna Harriet Drury and published in 1849. The story follows two young women, Mary and Emily, who are best friends but come from very different backgrounds. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy...

""Four Little Blossoms At Brookside Farm"" is a children's novel written by Mabel C. Hawley and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of four young sisters, the Blossoms, as they spend a summer on their uncle's farm. The sisters - Rose,...

Faith Harrowby: Or The Smugglers������� Cave is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and published in 1871. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Faith Harrowby, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in a small village on the...

Everyone in Cate's town celebrates "The Holiday" with Santa, trees, candy canes, and gifts. Cate enjoys all these things but feels that something is missing. "Do you think there is more to this holiday than trees, candy canes, Santa, and presents?" She...

La curiosidad de la joven duende Annabelle Shoemaker la deja atrapada en una maleta hasta que llega a la ciudad de Nueva York y busca refugio en Central Park. Perdida y obligada a abrirse camino en el mundo sin el apoyo de su familia, se propone aprender...

For centuries, Black people have been forced to assimilate in a Eurocentric society - one that, particularly for women, has demanded a certain beauty standard that favors straight hair. Hair occupies a sacred position in black culture; our hair requires...

El Campbell just wants to have fun over the summer between high school and college. She's in charge of several girls at a North Carolina summer camp, and El hopes they interfere with her as little as possible, especially after she meets Arthur, a...

Did you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know that you can do anything and be anything you want?Kennedi Meets the Vice President is a vibrantly illustrated book that introduces children to career day at school. Children will learn about...

Dream big, sister! Whether you want to fly to outer space or play to sold-out arenas, this book is intended to encourage and support the personal growth and dreams of every young lady who reads it. Through God's perfect plan and unconditional love, young...

Inspire your child to dream, opening their eyes to the wonderful world right outside their door. Join Baxley as she discovers the magic of her uncle's garden!After waking from a beautiful dream about her adventures in her uncle's garden, Baxley sets out...

I survived a deadly ritual... now I have to make it through the academy...98% of fire magi who attempt the agonizing forbidden ritual known as The Burning don't survive. Those who do... level up in ways undreamt of by the Unburned.I survived.Now I've got...

From the very beginning of this endearing story we meet Little Kenzi, a girl who loves all kinds of things, but most especially Silly Sally, the doll that has been with Little Kenzi since the day she was born. When Little Kenzi meets Sara, a new girl at...

Neiva Ellis is caught between worlds-Alaska and the lower forty-eight, white and Eskimo, youth and adulthood, myth and tradition, good and evil, the seen and unseen. Just initiated into one side of the family's Eskimo culture, she must harness all her...

TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE SAVAGE.Six teenage girls. One deserted island. Removed from civilised society, can they challenge class, identity and toxic femininity to pull together and survive? Or will they descend into savagery?This is the debut novel from Kate...

Relax, Color, Be Inspired and WriteThis inspirational coloring journal is an ideal companion for girls on the go or girls who want to relax and document their thoughts. With 52 designs and 52 inspirational quotes, you'll remember to take a moment each...

After the death of her father, Emily Starr is sent to live at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island with her two aunts. Emily is a heroine with a love for the beauty in nature and art, loyalty to her friends, a thirst for knowledge, and a...

For a long time, little black and brown girls were made to feel inferior and undervalued. This book showcases black and brown girls as beautiful, intelligent, ambitious, and proud! This book was written as an outlet to allow young black and brown girls...

Book 2 of the Daddy's Hunting Series Daddy's Hunting Series is back with book two! Debber loves to watch her Daddy practice archery. She dreams of one day being able to practice with a bow of her own! With her eighth birthday just around the corner, she...

Book 1 of the Daddy's Hunting Series Author Deb Hamel debuts with a silly story about Debber, an eager little girl who loves nature just like her Daddy! Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in this daddy-daughter hunting tale set in the mountains of New...

Every child is so special, and God has created them male and female and blessed them. His love for them is unconditional. Every child needs to know that. Crystal Griffin and Joan Albrecht are sisters from southeast Minnesota. They grew up country living...

2013 Reprint of 1951 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Story of young Polly that began in "The Pink Maple House" continues in "The Surprising Summer." Christine Noble Govan was born...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

The girl sits up, puts her hands nonchalantly in her pockets, and begins to whistle. "Oh, don't, Jo," says Amy. "It's so boyish!" "Well, that's why I do it," says Jo. "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "And I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" Even...

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly...

Hints Towards Forming The Character Of A Young Princess V1 is a book written by Hannah More in 1805. The book is a guide to help young princesses develop the proper character traits needed to be a successful and effective ruler. The author provides...

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...

Helen In Switzerland: A Tale For Young People is a novel written by Augusta Bethell and published in 1867. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Helen, who travels to Switzerland with her father. While there, she meets a group of...

Hathercourt is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, and published in 1878. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the Hathercourt family, who are struggling to maintain their estate and social...

Girls of '64 is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1918. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows a group of young women who attend a boarding school in Pennsylvania. The girls are all from...

Girls in Bookland is a children's book written by Hildegarde Hawthorne and published in 1917. The book is a collection of stories that feature strong female characters from classic literature. The stories include retellings of tales from Alice in...

Gertrude is a novel written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1852. The story revolves around the life of the eponymous protagonist, Gertrude, who is a young woman struggling to find her place in society. Gertrude is orphaned at a young age...

From The Land Of The Shamrock is a book written by Jane Barlow and originally published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people of Ireland. The stories are set in the late 19th century and...

Friends Only is a novel written by Emily Marion Harris and published in 1879. The story revolves around the friendship between two young women, Edith and Grace, who have been inseparable since childhood. However, their friendship is put to the test when...

Ethel Morton�������s Enterprise is a novel written by Mabell Shippie Clarke Smith and first published in 1915. The book follows the adventures of Ethel Morton, a young girl who is eager to make a name for herself and prove her worth to her family and...