Historical Fiction
epub |eng | | Author:Carolyn Meyer [Meyer, Carolyn]

The days grew warm, though not so hot as a summer in Spain, and frequent rain showers kept Durham's gardens green and fragrant. In fair weather I strolled in those ...
( Category: Europe September 16,2014 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2014-09-12 | Author:Gregory Maguire

I hope they play a great many waltzes that I can sit out,” said Madame Sophia. “Ekaterina, ma chérie, are you nervous? You’re so quiet.” The girl did not speak. ...
( Category: Europe September 15,2014 )
epub |eng | | Author:Uri Orlev [Orlev, Uri]

10. Do You Smoke? Jurek realized that he was known by too many people in the area. He decided to cross the Wisla River and try his luck elsewhere. As ...
( Category: Holocaust September 6,2014 )
epub, mobi |eng | | Author:Rose Kent

I walked to Nash’s house, but nobody was home. Then I headed toward Shear Impressions, but turned around. I didn’t want to face Mom yet. Somehow I ended up at ...
( Category: United States September 6,2014 )
azw3, epub |eng | 2014-06-24 | Author:John Wilson

CHAPTER 11 The Immelmann Turn—March 1916 “Okay, Kid,” Bowie says. In the past two weeks, my nickname has shortened from the Canadian Kid to simply Kid. We’re standing in the ...
( Category: Military & Wars September 5,2014 )
epub |eng | 1927-12-01 | Author:Richmal Crompton [Crompton, Richmal]

MR CRANTHORPE-CRANBOROUGH GAZED ACROSS THE LAWN AND HIS JAW DROPPED. ‘LOOK!’ HE GASPED TO WILLIAM. ‘WHO’S THAT?’ ‘You – you don’t see anyone on the lawn, William, do you?’ he ...
( Category: Military & Wars September 3,2014 )
mobi |eng | 1995-01-01 | Author:Richmal Crompton

‘GOSH!’ SAID WILLIAM EXCITEDLY. ‘I CAN HEAR BOMBS.’ BUT IT WAS ONLY THE BEVERTONS ARRIVING. ‘So sorry we’re late,’ she said gaily as she entered. ‘We just had to finish ...
( Category: Military & Wars September 3,2014 )
mobi, epub |eng | 1989-01-02 | Author:Richmal Crompton

CLARENCE TALKED EXCITEDLY TO DIVERT ATTENTION, AND AS HE TALKED HE PUSHED CAKES INTO THE BUSHES. ‘He’s finished all those things what you sent,’ hissed William’s voice, ‘an’ the doctor ...
( Category: Military & Wars September 3,2014 )
mobi, epub |eng | 1993-10-25 | Author:Grandfather's Journey

They made their home by the San Francisco Bay and had a baby girl. As his daughter grew, my grandfather began to think about his own childhood. He thought about ...
( Category: Asia August 28,2014 )
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Gladiator [Gladiator]

Walking to school Monday morning, Annarita thought Gianfranco seemed quieter than usual. Had Eduardo talked to him? If he had, what had he said? Annarita didn't want to come straight ...
( Category: Ancient Civilizations August 28,2014 )
epub |eng | | Author:Jordan Quinn

“Don’t worry about Odin,” said the witch. “He’s quite friendly.” The raven flew from his perch and landed on the witch’s shoulder. The stick wobbled back and forth and made ...
( Category: Chapter Books August 21,2014 )
epub, mobi |eng | | Author:Karen Cushman

As I went out to take a walk, Between the water and the wall, There I met with a wee wee man, The weest that ere I saw. "Sing with ...
( Category: Europe August 20,2014 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2009-08-19 | Author:Kim Ablon Whitney [Whitney, Kim Ablon]

Chapter Twelve Since the pool had been put up, they had swum at least once a day. The weather became milder the farther south they traveled. The bruise on Thomas's ...
( Category: Holocaust August 20,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-08-17 | Author:Chris Lynch [Lynch, Chris]

CHAPTER TWELVE Life and Death Fragments recovered from the rocket attacks on the ships indicated these were friendly fire attacks. Nobody has been able to put two plus two plus ...
( Category: Military & Wars August 18,2014 )
epub |eng | 2013-08-17 | Author:Chris Lynch

Dearest Roman, Did you hear? I don’t know how it works over there but I imagine it must be chaotic trying to get information with everything going on. I’m sorry ...
( Category: Military & Wars August 18,2014 )