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Friend on Freedom River by Gloria Whelan
epub |eng | 2004-10-15 | Author:Gloria Whelan

Together the two boys pushed the skiff into the water, breaking a thin skin of ice. They held the boat steady while Sarah and Lucy climbed in. “You sure you ...
( Category: 1800s October 10,2022 )
The Town that Fooled the British by Lisa Papp
epub |eng | | Author:Lisa Papp

Henry dashed into the street and gasped. The evacuation had begun. Families, carrying what they could, crowded the village streets, driven by a new sense of urgency. Those unable to ...
( Category: Colonial October 10,2022 )
Minnow and Rose by Judy Young
epub |eng | 2009-10-15 | Author:Judy Young

“Stay in the wagon,” Pa told Rose. Rose leaned out over the wagon seat to watch. One horse had two riders, a man with a small girl sitting behind him. ...
( Category: 1800s October 10,2022 )
Macaroni Boy by Katherine Ayres
epub |eng | 2003-10-15 | Author:Katherine Ayres [Ayres, Katherine]

The next morning heavy rain was pelting the Strip again when Mike finally dragged himself down to the kitchen. “Cheer up, son,” Pop said after breakfast as they unfurled umbrellas ...
( Category: 1900s October 8,2022 )
Audrey Under the Big Top by Jessica Gunderson
epub |eng | 2021-10-21 | Author:Jessica Gunderson [Gunderson, Jessica]

A wave of nervousness flashed over me. But I knew I could do it. I had to. And I’d catch the girls when they jumped, just like we’d practiced so ...
( Category: 1900s October 8,2022 )
If the Fire Comes by Tracy Daley
epub |eng | 2019-09-02 | Author:Tracy Daley

Chapter Eleven With Mr. Healey’s outburst, the joy Joseph had felt that morning changed to sadness. He felt heavy inside. He carried Simon to the other side of Elsinore. He ...
( Category: 1800s October 8,2022 )
Maureen the Detective by Veda Boyd Jones
epub |eng | 2005-10-15 | Author:Veda Boyd Jones [JONES, VEDA BOYD]

CHAPTER 8 Easter Traditions “Let me shake the hand that shook the hand of President Roosevelt,” Uncle Albert said to Maureen before Sunday dinner. The Stevensons had gone to the ...
( Category: 1800s October 4,2022 )
Carrie's Courage by Norma Jean Lutz
epub |eng | 2005-10-15 | Author:Norma Jean Lutz [LUTZ, NORMA JEAN]

CHAPTER 10 World Series “The Babe’s the greatest!” Garvey stood with his hands on his hips and a scowl on his face. He was on the schoolgrounds, facing off with ...
( Category: 1900s October 4,2022 )
Rosa Takes a Chance by Susan Martins Miller
epub |eng | 2006-10-15 | Author:Susan Martins Miller [MILLER, SUSAN MARTINS]

CHAPTER 10 Creak and Crash! “But, Mamá, it’s a flour sack!” Rosa protested. Mamá held the sack up against Rosa to see if it was long enough for a blouse. ...
( Category: 1800s October 4,2022 )
Sarah's New World by Colleen L. Reece
epub |eng | 2004-10-15 | Author:Colleen L. Reece [REECE, COLLEEN L.]

John and Sarah soon made friends with the other children aboard, not only with the older children from Leiden, but also with the servants and children of the Strangers. They ...
( Category: Colonial October 4,2022 )
Ghost Light on Graveyard Shoal by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
epub |eng | | Author:Elizabeth McDavid Jones

CHAPTER 10 SHOWDOWN IN THE FISH SHACK Rhoda tried to slam her mind shut against the idea. How could it be true? Mr. Kimball was a member of the U.S. ...
( Category: 1800s September 30,2022 )
Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue by Robert J. Skead
epub |eng | 2015-07-01 | Author:Robert J. Skead

CHAPTER 14 A FATHER’S DREAD Lamberton Clark stood by his window and watched the cold rain falling in sheets outside. Muddy puddles of water filled every crater and hole on ...
( Category: Colonial September 30,2022 )
Patriots, Redcoats and Spies by Robert J. Skead
epub |eng | 2015-01-01 | Author:Robert J. Skead

“What’s that?” John said softly. He sat up, struggling to focus his eyes in the darkness. The shadowed outline of a man was tightening the girths on George. But where ...
( Category: Colonial September 30,2022 )
The Windy Hill by Cornelia Meigs
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Cornelia Meigs [Meigs, Cornelia]

* * * CHAPTER VII THE PORTRAIT OF CICELY If Janet had needed any further clue to Anthony Crawford's character, she would have had it in the sudden trembling terror ...
( Category: United States March 10,2020 )
Walk Till You Disappear by Jacqueline Dembar Greene
epub |eng | 2019-07-31 | Author:Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Chapter 10 Snake Killer The tawny cock stood as still as a fence post. Miguel also froze, afraid the slightest movement would scare it off. The bird’s feathers mixed mottled ...
( Category: United States November 19,2019 )

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