New Releases by Cornelia Meigs

Cornelia Meigs'' The Pirate of Jasper Peak is a classic children''s adventure novel that follows the daring escapades of a young boy named Ned. Set in the 19th century, this book is a mix of thrilling pirate adventures and heartwarming friendships that will captivate readers of all ages. Meigs'' writing is vivid and engaging, painting a vivid picture of life on the high seas. With its fast-paced plot and well-developed characters, The Pirate of Jasper Peak stands as a timeless example of children''s literature. Meigs skillfully weaves together themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of imagination, making this a must-read for anyone looking for an exciting and wholesome story. Fans of classic adventure tales will find much to love in this thrilling novel by Cornelia Meigs.

This book is a delightful and charming children''s book, offering a heartwarming tale of a young girl''s adventures in a small country town. Cornelia Meigs''s lyrical prose and vivid descriptions make the kingdom of the winding road a delightful destination for young and old alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Will these two siblings help solve a family mystery? Find out in one of the earliest Newbery Honor Award winners! Brother and sister, Oliver and Janet, are excited to spend their summer with their cousin Jasper, who has always been cheerful and fun to be around. However, when the children arrive at his home, Jasper is despondent and distracted—nothing like the cousin they know. Eventually, the children discover that their cousin has been having trouble with a neighbor but is doing nothing to fix the problem! The siblings want to help . . . but how? Enter in The Beeman, a neighbor who regales Oliver and Janet with enchanting stories of local history. The two siblings visit the friendly neighbor more and more to hear his amazing stories but continue to wonder how they can help their cousin. As it turns out, The Beeman’s tales of their family history just so happen to contain the secret to helping Jasper with his villainous neighbor! With beautiful, descriptive prose, this classic award-winner is perfect for young readers eager for a good, wholesome mystery. Whether you read it alone or as a family, get ready to be swept away by The Windy Hill!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Set in a Massachusetts village shortly after the Revolution, this Newbery Honor winner centers on a teen''s attempts to save his uncle''s failing shipyard and his two-year seafaring adventure to the Caribbean and China.

The Kingdom of the winding road is a book of intertwined parables. The Beggar travels the winding road of the kingdoms giving help to those willing to listen. A book of parables with lessons about, greed, humility, courage, patience and many more. Illustrated

The Young Adult Award-Winners MEGAPACKTM assembles seven classic YA books, from fiction to biography, written by some of the most celebrated 20th century children''s authors. Included in this volume are: IT''S LIKE THIS, CAT, by Emily Cheney Neville (Newbery Medal Winner, 1964) RUNNER OF THE MOUNTAIN TOPS: THE LIFE OF LOUIS AGASSIZ, by Mabel Louise Robinson (A Newbery Honor Book, 1940) THE WINDY HILL, by Cornelia Meigs (A Newbery Honor Book, 1922) TOD OF THE FENS, by Elinor Whitney (A Newbery Honor Book, 1929) THE JUMPING-OFF PLACE, by Marian Hurd McNeely (A Newbery Honor Book, 1930) SPICE AND THE DEVIL''S CAVE, by Agnes Danforth Hewes (A Newbery Honor Book, 1931) NEW LAND, by Sarah Lindsay Schmidt (A Newbery Honor Book, 1934) If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 200+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

In 1835, after being turned out by his mean-spirited uncle, Chris Dahlberg decides to harvest some of the timber on his grandfather''s land in Minnesota and float the giant logs down the Mississippi River to market in St. Louis.

Studie over leven en werk van de Amerikaanse schrijfster (1832-1888)

A history of Hull House and the many social reforms it inspired serve as a background to a biography of the woman who dedicated her life to improving society.

Biography tracing the fascinating life of Louisa May Alcott from her happy childhood in Pennsylvania and Boston to her success as a writer of such classics as Little women.

A birthday party set up but never attended, a box of rare jewels and an old well are mysteries surrounding a New England farmhouse.

The Milton family, after years of traveling around, settles on a farm in Vermont but, to their surprise, the townspeople refuse to accept them.