Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171806
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
"My mother chose Clover because she wanted me to have a lucky name. Four-leaved clovers are considered very lucky, I believe." Clover Moon lives in poverty-stricken Victorian London, and her brilliant imagination is her best escape. Until tragedy plunges her into a world of grief. Clover soon realises that everything she loved about home is gone. She hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage - and the chance - to break free? Could leaving her family be what she needs to find a place that really feels like home? Clover Moon is a brilliant and brave heroine from the wonderful world of Hetty Feather, brought to us by the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion . . . Highly recommended - The Bookbag
Clover Moon
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171806
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
"My mother chose Clover because she wanted me to have a lucky name. Four-leaved clovers are considered very lucky, I believe." Clover Moon lives in poverty-stricken Victorian London, and her brilliant imagination is her best escape. Until tragedy plunges her into a world of grief. Clover soon realises that everything she loved about home is gone. She hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage - and the chance - to break free? Could leaving her family be what she needs to find a place that really feels like home? Clover Moon is a brilliant and brave heroine from the wonderful world of Hetty Feather, brought to us by the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion . . . Highly recommended - The Bookbag
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171806
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
"My mother chose Clover because she wanted me to have a lucky name. Four-leaved clovers are considered very lucky, I believe." Clover Moon lives in poverty-stricken Victorian London, and her brilliant imagination is her best escape. Until tragedy plunges her into a world of grief. Clover soon realises that everything she loved about home is gone. She hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage - and the chance - to break free? Could leaving her family be what she needs to find a place that really feels like home? Clover Moon is a brilliant and brave heroine from the wonderful world of Hetty Feather, brought to us by the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Portrays the trials and tribulations of Victorian England vividly and with compassion . . . Highly recommended - The Bookbag
Rose Rivers
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0857535188
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A wonderful new story of friendship against the odds, set in the Victorian world of the much-loved Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers is the daughter of a wealthy artist and lives in luxury in a beautiful home with her siblings. But despite her comfortable life, something is missing - could a new friend be just what Rose is looking for? Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather's world, by the award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0857535188
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A wonderful new story of friendship against the odds, set in the Victorian world of the much-loved Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers is the daughter of a wealthy artist and lives in luxury in a beautiful home with her siblings. But despite her comfortable life, something is missing - could a new friend be just what Rose is looking for? Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather's world, by the award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
Opal Plumstead
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448196957
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory’s beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. And when Opal meets Morgan - Mrs Roberts’ handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen – she believes she has found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life for ever. The brilliantly gripping wartime story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448196957
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory’s beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. And when Opal meets Morgan - Mrs Roberts’ handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen – she believes she has found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life for ever. The brilliantly gripping wartime story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.
Following Ophelia
Author: Sophia Bennett
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
ISBN: 9781847158109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
When Mary Adams sees Millais’ depiction of the tragic Ophelia, a whole new world opens up for her. Determined to find out more about the beautiful girl in the painting, she hears the story of Lizzie Siddal – a girl from a modest background, not unlike her own, who has found fame and fortune against the odds. Mary sets out to become a Pre-Raphaelite muse, too, and reinvents herself as Persephone Lavelle. But as she fights her way to become the new face of London’s glittering art scene, ‘Persephone’ ends up mingling with some of the city’s more nefarious types and is forced to make some impossible choices. Will Persephone be forced to betray those she loves, and even the person she once was, if she is to achieve her dreams?
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
ISBN: 9781847158109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
When Mary Adams sees Millais’ depiction of the tragic Ophelia, a whole new world opens up for her. Determined to find out more about the beautiful girl in the painting, she hears the story of Lizzie Siddal – a girl from a modest background, not unlike her own, who has found fame and fortune against the odds. Mary sets out to become a Pre-Raphaelite muse, too, and reinvents herself as Persephone Lavelle. But as she fights her way to become the new face of London’s glittering art scene, ‘Persephone’ ends up mingling with some of the city’s more nefarious types and is forced to make some impossible choices. Will Persephone be forced to betray those she loves, and even the person she once was, if she is to achieve her dreams?
Hetty Feather
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448193664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel. The first book featuring feisty Victorian heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a compelling, moving, funny and totally fascinating tale that will thrill and captivate readers.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448193664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel. The first book featuring feisty Victorian heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a compelling, moving, funny and totally fascinating tale that will thrill and captivate readers.
Unveiling Venus
Author: Sophia Bennett
Publisher: Ophelia
ISBN: 9781847158253
Category : Artists' models
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Hoping to get over her first love, Mary heads with her socialite friend Kitty to Venice. There she finds herself faced with a terrible dilemma when Kitty's aristocratic fiancé, Arthur Malmesbury, declares his love for her. Should Mary make her way to fame, fortune and financial independence by marrying him, or stay loyal to her friend? Back in London, she hears dark rumours about Arthur and decides to turn him down. But can she warn Kitty about his true nature before it's too late?
Publisher: Ophelia
ISBN: 9781847158253
Category : Artists' models
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Hoping to get over her first love, Mary heads with her socialite friend Kitty to Venice. There she finds herself faced with a terrible dilemma when Kitty's aristocratic fiancé, Arthur Malmesbury, declares his love for her. Should Mary make her way to fame, fortune and financial independence by marrying him, or stay loyal to her friend? Back in London, she hears dark rumours about Arthur and decides to turn him down. But can she warn Kitty about his true nature before it's too late?
Firefly Experience
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692872192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-close and uniquely personal, like never seen before, this exquisite fine art book showcases the glowing beauty of fireflies, as seen through the lens of the award-winning nature photographer, Radim Schreiber, who spent nine years creating this stunning body of work.This is a collection of hauntingly beautiful photographic portraits of fireflies, lightening bugs, glow worms, and other bioluminescent creatures in their natural environment captured in Iowa, the Smoky Mountains National Park, and other locations around the United States.Firefly Experience takes the viewer into mysterious realms, offering marvelous photography on every page. The images are accompanied with informative detail and personal anecdotes.Discover more atwww.FireflyExperience.org
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692872192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-close and uniquely personal, like never seen before, this exquisite fine art book showcases the glowing beauty of fireflies, as seen through the lens of the award-winning nature photographer, Radim Schreiber, who spent nine years creating this stunning body of work.This is a collection of hauntingly beautiful photographic portraits of fireflies, lightening bugs, glow worms, and other bioluminescent creatures in their natural environment captured in Iowa, the Smoky Mountains National Park, and other locations around the United States.Firefly Experience takes the viewer into mysterious realms, offering marvelous photography on every page. The images are accompanied with informative detail and personal anecdotes.Discover more atwww.FireflyExperience.org
Black Clover
Author: C. Lee Ryder
Publisher: Sunbury Press
ISBN: 9781620065426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Carl Wade Ryder-brother, son, and all-around good person-was murdered on August 5, 2006.Blood was found at his home in Franklin County, PA.All evidence pointed to one suspect: Scott North, a former employee of Carl's, a regular attendee of Franklin County courts, and the son of a Chambersburg, PA cop. After burglarizing a tavern, a judge granted him work release, and then another dismissed a recent gun charge. Days later, he ran from his unsupervised worksite and began a crime spree that may have ended with the murder of Carl Wade Ryder.The evidence was all there, but the police ignored most of it.With nowhere else to turn, the family scoured the byways and hillsides of Amberson, Path Valley, and other areas in adjoining counties in search of Carl's body. And finally, they found him in Huntingdon County, PA, 27 minutes away from his home.When his body was found, the police revisited the investigation-but only by expanding the murder case to Huntingdon County, despite the blood in Carl's home. For a year and a half, the case was passed off between the counties. With no help from officials, how could the Ryder family bring their beloved son & brother justice?Black Clover is the true story of the heart-wrenching small town murder of the author's brother and the lengths at which the legal system can be manipulated, if the family doesn't fight back.
Publisher: Sunbury Press
ISBN: 9781620065426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Carl Wade Ryder-brother, son, and all-around good person-was murdered on August 5, 2006.Blood was found at his home in Franklin County, PA.All evidence pointed to one suspect: Scott North, a former employee of Carl's, a regular attendee of Franklin County courts, and the son of a Chambersburg, PA cop. After burglarizing a tavern, a judge granted him work release, and then another dismissed a recent gun charge. Days later, he ran from his unsupervised worksite and began a crime spree that may have ended with the murder of Carl Wade Ryder.The evidence was all there, but the police ignored most of it.With nowhere else to turn, the family scoured the byways and hillsides of Amberson, Path Valley, and other areas in adjoining counties in search of Carl's body. And finally, they found him in Huntingdon County, PA, 27 minutes away from his home.When his body was found, the police revisited the investigation-but only by expanding the murder case to Huntingdon County, despite the blood in Carl's home. For a year and a half, the case was passed off between the counties. With no help from officials, how could the Ryder family bring their beloved son & brother justice?Black Clover is the true story of the heart-wrenching small town murder of the author's brother and the lengths at which the legal system can be manipulated, if the family doesn't fight back.
The Runaway Girls
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0552578630
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother and the New Baby. They sent away her beloved Nurse and replaced her with a horrid governess. Lucy desperately wants someone to be kind to her, and to have some fun - there's very little of that in her house. Kitty Fisher is a street performer who earns tin for her supper by tumbling. She has always lived on the street and on her wits, with only the kind Gaffer to help her. But now Gaffer is gone, and Kitty is all alone. When Lucy runs away from home, Kitty shows Lucy how to survive - where to find the best picnic leftovers in the park, and which trees makes the best beds. Lucy learns quickly and shows Kitty her own skills - befriending families to get free meals and singing beautiful melodies for the crowds. But the streets of Victorian London are dangerous and soon the girls find themselves under threat from thieves - and even worse, the Workhouse!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0552578630
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother and the New Baby. They sent away her beloved Nurse and replaced her with a horrid governess. Lucy desperately wants someone to be kind to her, and to have some fun - there's very little of that in her house. Kitty Fisher is a street performer who earns tin for her supper by tumbling. She has always lived on the street and on her wits, with only the kind Gaffer to help her. But now Gaffer is gone, and Kitty is all alone. When Lucy runs away from home, Kitty shows Lucy how to survive - where to find the best picnic leftovers in the park, and which trees makes the best beds. Lucy learns quickly and shows Kitty her own skills - befriending families to get free meals and singing beautiful melodies for the crowds. But the streets of Victorian London are dangerous and soon the girls find themselves under threat from thieves - and even worse, the Workhouse!
Pasture Bedtime
Author: Anne Vernon
Publisher: Roundtree Press
ISBN: 9781949480061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Told through the voice of Clo the Cow, her three little calves are soothed to sleep by her whimsical lullaby about life on their dairy farm.
Publisher: Roundtree Press
ISBN: 9781949480061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Told through the voice of Clo the Cow, her three little calves are soothed to sleep by her whimsical lullaby about life on their dairy farm.