Author: Victoria Haddon and Sophia Fletcher (Illustrator)
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789013771
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Set in Norwich, Hector’s Wheels follows a remarkable beagle on his adventures with his brother, Reggie. Hector was born with a disabled front leg and was set to go and live his life in a dogs’ home, until the perfect human family and a very special American wheelchair came along. Now readers follow Hector as he faces the trials and tribulations that his disability brings and overcomes adversity to lead an exceptionally full and active life. Readers accompany Hector and Reggie on their many escapades, including some near death experiences and rescues. From railway tracks, to irate workmen, to fast-flowing rivers, Reggie and Hector have escaped and survived, often with the help of their rather panicked humans. In her debut book, Victoria tells a heart-warming tale, which will be enjoyed by animal lovers. Hector’s Wheels is based on the adventures of real-life beagles, Hector and Reggie, who are well-known in their local area of Norwich.

Author: P. A. Booth
Publisher: Abas UK Limited
ISBN: 1909745030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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Heart-pounding danger, action packed and dreadfully funny. A bored schoolboy, daydreaming of aerial dogfights and tank battles. What if his dream world became reality? What if this impulsive boy caused more damage and destruction than the assassin pursuing him? What if his sister was the real hero? A book for pre-teens and teenagers: accident, adventure, an exciting roller coaster of events infused with an ever-present humour. It paints strong characters in a believable world. Hector Trogg has a powerful story line combined with plot twists, incident and humour that will appeal as much to adults as it will to its target audience.

Author: Horatio Jr. Alger
Publisher: 1st World Publishing
ISBN: 1421818582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278

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Mr. Roscoe rang the bell, and, in answer, a servant entered the library, where he sat before a large and commodious desk. "Has the mail yet arrived?" he asked. "Yes, sir; John has just come back from the village." "Go at once and bring me the letters and papers, if there are any." John bowed and withdrew. Mr. Roscoe walked to the window, and looked thoughtfully out upon a smooth, luxuriant lawn and an avenue of magnificent trees, through which carriages were driven to what was popularly known as Castle Roscoe. Everything, even to the luxuriously appointed room in which he sat, indicated wealth and the ease which comes from affluence.

Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher: VM eBooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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CHAPTER I. MR. ROSCOE RECEIVES TWO LETTERS. CHAPTER II. RESENTING AN INSULT. CHAPTER III. HECTOR LEARNS A SECRET. CHAPTER IV. A SKIRMISH. CHAPTER V. PREPARING TO LEAVE HOME. CHAPTER VI. SMITH INSTITUTE. CHAPTER VII. THE TYRANT OF THE PLAYGROUND. CHAPTER XIII. IN THE SCHOOLROOM. CHAPTER IX. THE CLASS IN VIRGIL. CHAPTER X. DINNER AT SMITH INSTITUTE. CHAPTER XI. HECTOR RECEIVES A SUMMONS. CHAPTER XII. THE IMPENDING CONFLICT. CHAPTER XIII. WHO SHALL BE VICTOR? CHAPTER XIV. SOCRATES CALLS HECTOR TO ACCOUNT. CHAPTER XV. THE USHER CONFIDES IN HECTOR. CHAPTER XVI. TOSSED IN A BLANKET. CHAPTER XVII. JIM SMITH'S REVENGE. CHAPTER XVIII. THE MISSING WALLET IS FOUND. CHAPTER XIX. A DRAMATIC SCENE. CHAPTER XX. HECTOR GAINS A VICTORY. CHAPTER XXI. THE USHER IS DISCHARGED. CHAPTER XXII. THE WELCOME LETTER. CHAPTER XXIII. ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE USHER. CHAPTER XXIV. THE YOUNG DETECTIVES. CHAPTER XXV. SMITH INSTITUTE GROWS UNPOPULAR. CHAPTER XXVI. HECTOR'S ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK. CHAPTER XXVII. LARRY DEANE. CHAPTER XXVIII. TWO MORE ACQUAINTANCES. CHAPTER XXIX. JIM SMITH EFFECTS A LOAN. CHAPTER XXX. A BRAVE DEED. CHAPTER XXXI. AN IMPORTANT LETTER. CHAPTER XXXII. A WAYWARD YOUTH. CHAPTER XXXIII. MR. ROSCOE MAKES A DISCOVERY. CHAPTER XXXIV. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SAN FRANCISCO. CHAPTER XXXV. THE PRODIGAL. CHAPTER XXXVI. HOW HECTOR SUCCEEDED IN SACRAMENTO. CHAPTER XXXVII. A NARROW ESCAPE. CHAPTER XXXVIII. CONCLUSION.

Author: Horatio Jr. Alger
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167

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In Horatio Jr. Alger's 'Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute,' readers are introduced to a classic tale of adventure and moral growth. Set within a boarding school setting, the novel follows the trials and triumphs of Hector as he navigates challenges and learns important life lessons. Alger's writing style is characterized by clear moral lessons and vivid characters that resonate with readers. The book aligns with the literary context of 19th-century juvenile fiction, focusing on themes of perseverance and the rewards of hard work. Alger's storytelling captivates readers with its engaging plot and relatable characters, making it a timeless classic in the genre.Horatio Jr. Alger, known for his uplifting and inspirational stories aimed at young readers, drew on his own experiences and values to create 'Hector's Inheritance.' Alger's belief in the potential for personal growth and success shines through in his writing, making his works both educational and entertaining. His commitment to instilling moral values in his young readers is evident in 'Hector's Inheritance,' making it a valuable addition to his body of work.For readers seeking a heartfelt and engaging story with a focus on personal growth and moral lessons, 'Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute' is a must-read. Alger's timeless tale of perseverance and friendship will leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages, making it a classic choice for those who enjoy uplifting and inspirational literature.

Author: Craig McDonald
Publisher: Down & Out Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259

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Border tensions are escalating to bloody violence; terrorist attacks on small-town American citizens and petty squabbles in far-flung locales threaten countless more lives. Welcome to America, circa 1916-1918, and two of the bloodiest conflicts that starkly defined an era. Teenage Hector Lassiter, an aspiring author inspired by propaganda and a siren’s song of throbbing war drums, lies about his age, mounts a horse, and storms across the Mexican border behind General “Black Jack” Pershing and George S. Patton to bring the terrorist and Revolutionary General Pancho Villa to justice. Soon, the still underage Hector is shipped off to the bloody trenches of France, fighting the so-called “War to End All Wars” where he meets fellow novelists-in-waiting John Dos Passos and Ernest Hemingway. Once A World is a love story at once epic and intimate; a portrait of the artist, and his country of birth, at a defining moment in their storied history. Edgar, Anthony and Macavity Awards finalist Craig McDonald, author of the internationally bestselling Hector Lassiter series, delivers an adventure novel and historical thriller for the still-uncertain 21st Century. Praise for Craig McDonald: “The competition for the future of crime fiction is fierce, as it should be, but don’t take your eyes off Craig McDonald. He’s wily, talented and—rarest of the rare—a true original. I am always eager to see what he’s going to do next.” —Laura Lippman “With each of his Hector Lassiter novels, Craig McDonald has stretched his canvas wider and unfurled tales of increasingly greater resonance.” —Megan Abbott “Nobody does mad pulp history like Craig McDonald. Reading a Hector Lassiter novel is like having a great uncle pull you aside, pour you a tumbler of rye, and tell you a story about how the 20th century really went down.” —Duane Swierczynski “A writer of truly unique voice, approach and ambition.” —Michael Koryta

Author: Chris Eisner
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1506901816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237

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Gabriel is dead. Zooey is missing. Stevenson's war with the Reeves crew was over, or so he thought, but they found out his identity. And so did the police. Stevenson sets out to find Zooey, and the man that killed his family decades ago. But the man reveals more than what happened that fateful afternoon--a betrayal so vile that no one man can be held responsible. Baltimore has stolen from him for the last time. The city will never be the same. Keywords: PTSD, Medicine, Guns, War, Apocalypse, Urban, Revenge, Detectives, God, Drugs, Baltimore

Author: Lorna Hardwick
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198907133
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Rupert Brooke, Wilfred Owen, Isaac Rosenberg, and Charles Sorley all died in the First Word War. They came from diverse social, educational, and cultural backgrounds, but for all of the writers, engagement with Greek and Roman antiquity was decisive in shaping their war poetry. The world views and cultural hinterlands of Brooke and Sorley were framed by the Greek and Latin texts they had studied at school, whereas for Owen, who struggled with Latin, classical texts were a part of his aspirational literary imagination. Rosenberg's education was limited but he encountered some Greek and Roman literature through translations, and through mediations in English literature. The various ways in which the poets engaged with classical literature are analysed in the commentaries, which are designed to be accessible to classicists and to users from other subject areas. The extensive range of connections made by the poets and by subsequent readers is explained in the Introduction to the volume. The commentaries illuminate relationships between the poems and attitudes to the war at the time, in the immediate post-war years, and subsequently. They also probe how individual poems reveal various facets of the poetry of unease, the poetry of survival, and the poetics of war and ecology. References to the accompanying online Oxford Classical Receptions Commentaries will enable readers to follow up their special interests. This volume differs from the shorter volume Greek and Roman Antiquity in First World War Poetry: Making Connections in that it covers the whole output of the four poets, and not just their war poems.

Author: Evelyn Brentwood
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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A gripping story of love and adventure. down upon him, her eyes alert and interested. "Damn!" said Graeme, when the mists had gone and he realised the situation. "Certainly ' damn ' if you like," was the answer in clear tones, "but don't move, stay where you are; d'you hear me?" "I certainly won't, why should I?" "Because I tell you to. I'm a nurse, and know what I'm about." "You... a nurse?" "Yes, but never mind about that. Why do you sit in the sun, if it affects you like this?" "Because I like it, but I'm hanged if I'll sit here while you're standing. I'll fetch my chair and bring it over." "No, I'll go," and Stara walked leisurely away, and returned dragging the chair, in which she proceeded to settle herself.

Author: Gary Soto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182

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Hector and his best friend Mondo enjoy many exciting adventures when they take a six-day bike trip from their East Los Angeles neighborhood to the Santa Monica beach during summer vacation.