Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble

Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble
Author: Mignon F. Ballard
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250035635

It's the summer of 1944 and the world seems mired in a war that will never end. On the home front, the people of Elderberry, Georgia, are doing everything they can to support the troops. Even with a war on, the peaches are ripe for picking. As veteran teacher Miss Dimple Kilpatrick and her colleagues work in the orchard, they hear frantic calls for help: An eighteen-year-old girl, Prentice, has been missing—and is later found murdered. Miss Dimple and her fellow teachers-turned-sleuths are determined to find the killer. Although Prentice had recently broken up with her boyfriend, the most obvious suspect isn't always the right one: Prentice may have been keeping some secrets; and a local woman claims to have witnessed the whole abduction—except she also believes she is Scarlett O'Hara, that Nazi spies are pursuing her, and that she knows where the Confederate gold is buried. Figuring out what really happened to Prentice is sure to be a challenge. But Miss Dimple, who has taught the town's first graders for decades, has never been daunted by a challenge. Mignon F. Ballard's newest edition to her Miss Dimple mystery series, Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble, is filled with period charm and a wonderfully brave band of amateur sleuths.

Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble

Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble
Author: Mignon F. Ballard
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250035627

It's the summer of 1944 and the world seems mired in a war that will never end. On the home front, the people of Elderberry, Georgia, are doing everything they can to support the troops. Even with a war on, the peaches are ripe for picking. As veteran teacher Miss Dimple Kilpatrick and her colleagues work in the orchard, they hear frantic calls for help: An eighteen-year-old girl, Prentice, has been missing—and is later found murdered. Miss Dimple and her fellow teachers-turned-sleuths are determined to find the killer. Although Prentice had recently broken up with her boyfriend, the most obvious suspect isn't always the right one: Prentice may have been keeping some secrets; and a local woman claims to have witnessed the whole abduction—except she also believes she is Scarlett O'Hara, that Nazi spies are pursuing her, and that she knows where the Confederate gold is buried. Figuring out what really happened to Prentice is sure to be a challenge. But Miss Dimple, who has taught the town's first graders for decades, has never been daunted by a challenge. Mignon F. Ballard's newest edition to her Miss Dimple mystery series, Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble, is filled with period charm and a wonderfully brave band of amateur sleuths.

Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel

Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel
Author: Mignon F. Ballard
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125008363X

"October, 1944 ... When Dimple's librarian friend Virginia finds a young woman, Dora, on the library porch looking for a place to spend the night, soft-hearted Dimple brings her back to Phoebe's and offers her food and a warm coat. But when Dimple is trying to find her a place to sleep, the young girl disappears. The next morning, Miss Dimple answers a knock on the door expecting it to be the girl. Instead, she is greeted by a somewhat disheveled young woman ... who claims she has been assigned to fill in at the house. Augusta Goodnight, a guardian angel who has been summoned from a well-deserved rest after a series of troublesome earthly duties, has taken up at Phoebe's. When Dora is discovered dead--murdered--the real reason for Augusta's 'assignment' becomes clear"--

Miss Dimple Disappears

Miss Dimple Disappears
Author: Mignon F. Ballard
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-11-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429947373

It's 1942, almost a year since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and the residents of the small town of Elderberry, Georgia, have been rattled down to their worn, rationed shoes. For young teacher Charlie Carr, life and love aren't going exactly as planned—her head dictates loyalty to the handsome corpsman, Hugh, but whenever she thinks of her best friend's beau, Will, her heart does the Jersey Bounce. Charlie is doubly troubled by the disappearance of beloved schoolmistress Miss Dimple Kilpatrick one frosty November morning just before Thanksgiving. Miss Dimple, who has taught the town's first graders—including Charlie—for almost forty years, would never just skip town in the middle of the school year, and Charlie and her best friend, Annie, are determined to prove it.

Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 57
Release: 1949-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394800753

Join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.

Nineteen Minutes

Nineteen Minutes
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476729719

The daughter of a judge in a New Hampshire school shooting case witnessed the events but cannot remember the last several minutes of the attack.

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women
Author: Elizabeth Blackwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1895
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Elizabeth Blackwell, though born in England, was reared in the United States and was the first woman to receive a medical degree here, obtaining it from the Geneva Medical College, Geneva, New York, in 1849. A pioneer in opening the medical profession to women, she founded hospitals and medical schools for women in both the United States and England. She was a lecturer and writer as well as an able physician and organizer. -- H.W. Orr.

Bridegroom Wore Plaid

Bridegroom Wore Plaid
Author: Grace Burrowes
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1402268661

Named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes keeps winning reader awards for her gorgeously imagined books. If you're already a fan, you'll devour her new characters and if you haven't yet discovered the richly drawn worlds of Grace Burrowes, you're in for a treat.... "Memorable heroes. Intelligent, sensual love stories. This author knows what romance readers adore."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars His Family or His Heart — One of Them Will Be Betrayed... Ian MacGregor is wooing a woman who's wrong for him in every way. As the new Earl of Balfour, though, he must marry an English heiress to repair the family fortunes. But in his intended's penniless chaperone, Augusta, Ian is finding everything he's ever wanted in a wife. "Historical details enrich Burrowes's intimate and erotic story, but the real stars are her vibrant characters and her masterful ear for dialogue. Burrowes is superb at creating connections that feel honest and real."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

The Complete Poetry of James Hearst

The Complete Poetry of James Hearst
Author: James Hearst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2001
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Part of the regionalist movement that included Grant Wood, Paul Engle, Hamlin Garland, and Jay G. Sigmund, James Hearst helped create what Iowa novelist Ruth Suckow called a poetry of place. A lifelong Iowa farner, Hearst began writing poetry at age nineteen and eventually wrote thirteen books of poems, a novel, short stories, cantatas, and essays, which gained him a devoted following Many of his poems were published in the regionalist periodicals of the time, including the Midland, and by the great regional presses, including Carroll Coleman's Prairie Press. Drawing on his experiences as a farmer, Hearst wrote with a distinct voice of rural life and its joys and conflicts, of his own battles with physical and emotional pain (he was partially paralyzed in a farm accident), and of his own place in the world. His clear eye offered a vision of the midwestern agrarian life that was sympathetic but not sentimental - a people and an art rooted in place.

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Publisher: Namaskar Book
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2024-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Step into the enchanting world of Avonlea with "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Join the beloved character Anne Shirley on her captivating journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure in the picturesque landscapes of Prince Edward Island. As you delve into Montgomery's timeless classic, prepare to be transported to a world of imagination and wonder. From Anne's vivid imagination to her indomitable spirit, each page is filled with heartwarming moments and unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. But beyond the idyllic setting of Green Gables and the charming village of Avonlea, "Anne of Green Gables" delves into deeper themes of love, resilience, and the power of belonging. Montgomery's evocative prose and rich storytelling resonate with readers of all ages, inviting them to embrace Anne's zest for life and her unwavering belief in the beauty of the world. Yet, amidst the laughter and tears, a profound question emerges: How can Anne's journey inspire us to embrace our own uniqueness, overcome adversity, and find joy in the everyday? Engage with Montgomery's beloved characters through heartfelt conversations and poignant moments that capture the essence of friendship and family. As you follow Anne on her adventures, you'll discover the transformative power of love, imagination, and the bonds that unite us all. Now, as you immerse yourself in "Anne of Green Gables," consider this: How will Anne's story inspire you to embrace the beauty of life's imperfections and celebrate the magic of being yourself? Don't miss the opportunity to experience the timeless magic of "Anne of Green Gables." Acquire your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery, where every page is a reminder that with a little imagination and a lot of heart, anything is possible. ```