Nelly: The Turtle That Went to School and Found a Home

Nelly: The Turtle That Went to School and Found a Home
Author: Martha Stoddard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-11-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780999762264

A school counselor places a worn-out shoebox on table near substitute teacher, Mrs. M. She ends up adopting the Red-eared Slider turtle inside. This book is based on the author's own experiences of caring for Nelly the turtle as a pet.

The Turtle Woman

The Turtle Woman
Author: Esther Murbach
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2012-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1467881856

Emily is a Swiss woman with a unique disfigurement: a shell covers her body. Successful as a writer but privately resigned to a life without love, she undertakes a trip to Ireland to explore her partly Irish roots. This proves to be a turning point in her life. She discovers a spiritual bond with the Emerald Isle and meets a man who is her counterpart. Niall, an Irish patriot, guesses what her condition is and where it comes from, because he had once experienced it himself. He offers her his understanding and help. They open up to each other, disclosing their dark secrets. In a difficult and painful process Emily overcomes her physical and emotional boundaries with Nialls assistance. Together they start on an emotional and spiritual journey as soul mates. Niall takes Emily to the Aran Island of Inishmore, where she meets her Irish grandmother for the first time. A few obstacles have to be overcome before Emily and Niall finally understand where their happiness lies.

Nelly and the Quest for Captain Peabody

Nelly and the Quest for Captain Peabody
Author: Roland Chambers
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0192742701

One girl. One turtle. One epic voyage! If you like Pippi Longstocking, you'll love Nelly Peabody. When Nelly says she's going to do a thing, she does it, whatever it is. Learn to juggle china cups? Of course! Live on lemons for a month? Why not? Set out in a boat with knitted sails to find her long-lost father, with only her turtle Columbus for company? Absolutely! And she won't let anything get in her way . . .

The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)

The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 5300
Release: 2023-11-20
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

Louisa May Alcott's 'The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)' is a compilation of the renowned author's iconic writings, including 'Little Women' and 'Jo's Boys'. Alcott's literary style is characterized by its heartfelt portrayals of family dynamics, personal growth, and societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of the 19th century. Her works often explore themes of independence, feminism, and the pursuit of one's dreams. The inclusion of illustrations in this edition adds an extra layer of depth to Alcott's timeless stories, making them accessible to a new generation of readers while also appealing to long-time fans. Readers will be captivated by Alcott's emotive storytelling and timeless messages that continue to resonate today. Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist and poet, drew inspiration for her works from her own experiences growing up in a progressive and intellectual household. Her strong-willed characters and progressive views reflect Alcott's own beliefs in gender equality and individual freedoms. Alcott's enduring popularity as a beloved author is a testament to her ability to connect with readers of all ages and backgrounds. I highly recommend 'The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)' to both longtime fans of Alcott's work and new readers looking to explore classic American literature. Alcott's stories are as relevant today as they were in the 19th century, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in timeless tales of family, friendship, and personal growth.

A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories

A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book presents some of Alcott's most successful romance short stories, which preserve their timeless charm even now. It contains the stories like" A Modern Cinderella," "Debby's Debut," "The Brothers," and Nelly's Hospital."

A Modern Cinderella

A Modern Cinderella
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2022-10-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 2322434728

A Modern Cinderella is a collection of four short stories by Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women. Like her more famous novels, Alcott tells stories of young women interacting with people and events from the late 1800s. A great addition to the Alcott library of stories.

The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)

The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 5291
Release: 2015-12-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8026849019

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Content: Biography Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals Novels Little Women Good Wives Little Men Jo's Boys Moods The Mysterious Key and What It Opened An Old Fashioned Girl Work: A Story of Experience Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill Rose in Bloom: A Sequel to Eight Cousins Under the Lilacs Jack and Jill: A Village Story Behind a Mask, or a Woman's Power The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation A Modern Mephistopheles Pauline's Passion and Punishment Short Story Collections Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Shawl-Straps Jimmy's Cruise in the Pinafore An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Lulu's Library Flower Fables On Picket Duty, and other tales Spinning-Wheel Stories A Garland for Girls Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories Other Short Stories and Novelettes Hospital Sketches Marjorie's Three Gifts Perilous Play A Whisper in the Dark Lost in a Pyramid, or the Mummy's Curse A Modern Cinderella A Country Christmas Aunt Kipp Debby's Debut My Red Cap Nelly's Hospital Psyche's Art The Brothers Poetry A.B.A A Little Grey Curl To Papa In Memoriam Plays Bianca Captive of Castile Ion Norna; or, The Witch's Curse The Greek Slave The Unloved Wife Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the classic Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist. "Little Women” is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's childhood with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. "Good Wives” followed the March sisters into adulthood and marriage. "Little Men” detailed Jo's life at the Plumfield School that she founded with her husband Professor Bhaer. "Jo's Boys” completed the "March Family Saga".

The Confessions of a Beachcomber

The Confessions of a Beachcomber
Author: E. J. Banfield
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2019-11-29
Genre: History
ISBN:

At the dawn of the 20th century, E. J. Banfield and his wife moved to Dunk Island for his mental and physical health. They lived there for 25 years, and the book was written after they'd been on the island for about a decade. It is an incredible island history with a comprehensive and captivating depiction of life on a tropical island in the early 1900s. It contains descriptions of flora, fauna, and lifestyle, as well as some stories about and observations of the island's original inhabitants.