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Twelve-year-old Moon lives with her father after her mother disappears, leaving her with nothing but a beautiful ring, which also mysteriously vanishes. After her mother’s departure, her father has become unusually depressed and moody. Moon, however, firmly believes that she will see her mother again and develops a strong interest in magic as a way to find her. Her breakthrough comes when she finds a strange key in the office of Ms. Tanglemoth, the intimidating school librarian. When Moon holds the key, she is transported back in time as an invisible observer to the middle ages, where young Nora, who bears a strong resemblance to Moon’s mother, is oppressed both by her father and his enemies. Moon gradually realizes that she and the key are the means to giving Nora’s murdered ghost peace and to restoring her own mother to her. But how exactly is this to be accomplished?
"Light O' the Morning" is a captivating novel written by L. T. Meade, a prolific Irish author known for her contributions to children's and also young adult literature during the late 19th and also early 20th centuries. This story follows the life of Aveline "Avel" Carr, a spirited and adventurous young girl living in Ireland. Orphaned at a young age, Avel is sent to live with her distant and also somewhat cold relatives in England. Despite the initial challenges and other one feelings of isolation, Avel's indomitable spirit and genuine kindness win the hearts of those around her. Her infectious enthusiasm and sense of wonder bring life and joy to her new home. As the narrative unfolds, Avel...
A tragic plane crash in the western United States has made news headlines throughout the country. Americans everywhere hold their breath as they prepare for the worst. A heartbreaking report reveals all passengers lost, except for four adolescent boys. And what's worse--they're missing. But as the nation's hope for finding the kids alive wanes, Austin, Wes, Derek, and Zach begin their own journey to escape what an orphan's life would have in store for them. Against the odds, they've made a life for themselves, though still on the run. Finally waylaid by fate, they find themselves at the mercy of a secluded fortress and its shadowy master. The woman claims to be a sorceress of the darkest of ...
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Highlight your reading program by celebrating the birthday of one or more of 30 popular children's storybook characters.
If you liked the other books in the Daily Discoveries series, you'll love this one, too! It's filled with special days to celebrate in the classroom throughout the month of April. Special days include: Under the Big Top Day, Castle Creations Day, Paul Revere Day, Train Day, Newspaper Day and 25 more. Use the activities to spice up regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. Included are reproducible patterns for writing assignments and art projects, lists of correlated books and bulletin board ideas.
Hezekiah Sellards who was probably of Scotch-Irish parentage, came to Pennsylvania in 1732. He migrated to the Shenandoah Valley, then to Walkers Creek, Virginia and died in Kentucky. Descendants lived throughout the United States.