Most Popular Books by Jane Langton

A young girl persists in being a tomboy despite the disapproval of her parents and classmates.

Life in the Halls'' house in Concord is many things, but it is never boring. Even something as simple as having a family friend come for a visit can lead to the unexpected, the enchanted, the mysterious -- in this case, the most amazing, most mysterious circus ever. From Uncle Krishna''s garbled phone message to the fantastic ending, the latest Hall Family Chronicle has all of the earmarks of a Jane Langton novel: fantasy, humor, and magic! Join Eleanor, Eddie, Georgie, their new friend Andy, and his twelve very large friends -- more about them later -- in Jane Langton''s The Mysterious Circus.

The swing in the summerhouse sweeps four children and two adults into frightening and mystifying journeys that help them all towards their hearts'' desires.

Ivan, the merchant''s third son, having patience and an eye for opportunity, barters the cargo of his ship for a princess and a fortune.

A young woman discovers a new world of experiences and fascinating friends during her first semester at college.

Convinced, through a series of coincidences, that she is the future Queen of England, a young girl decides to use her royal connections to help her family through the Depression.

Murder strikes in the natural history museum of the University of Oxford, famed for its zoological specimens. PI Homer Kelly, a Harvard professor who is in town to give a lecture, will solve it.

Convinced, through a series of coincidences, that she is the future Queen of England, a young girl decides to use her royal connections to help her family through the Depression.

Descriptive historical booklet relating to the Vanderhoof Hardware Store, a family owned business in Concord, Mass., which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004.

Georgie''s fondest hope, to be able to fly, is fleetingly fulfilled when she is befriended by a Canada goose.