Thar Ain't a Tater in the House

Thar Ain't a Tater in the House
Author: Roger Vanover
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1638146527
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“I live in a holler, and I’ve heard some folks talk that holler bunch won’t amount to a hill of beans, and I’ve heard others say that the sun never shines in those hollers.” “My mother let me know I was as good as anyone. ‘Ralph, don’t walk with your head down. There’s nothing shameful about running out of taters.’” “My daddy said, ‘Ralph, don’t quit. Quitting follows you to the grave.’” The philosophy in these words was with Ralph from the time of his childhood. He heard them from relatives and witnessed the people around him live them.

The Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's "Haunt"

The Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's
Author: Harry Castlemon
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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In "The Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's 'Haunt'", Harry Castlemon expertly weaves a tale of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of the American frontier. Written in the late 19th century, this book showcases Castlemon's ability to capture the spirit of the era through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue. The story follows a group of young protagonists as they embark on a thrilling journey to uncover a hidden treasure, facing dangers and dilemmas along the way. Castlemon's narrative style evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, making this a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. One can appreciate the author's attention to detail and his portrayal of characters with depth and nuance, adding layers of complexity to the plot. Harry Castlemon's keen storytelling skills shine through in this captivating adventure tale, making it a must-read for those interested in the exploration of untold mysteries and lost treasures of the past.

Rats Saw God

Rats Saw God
Author: Rob Thomas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1439115362
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Steve details his descent from bright star to burnout in this newly repackaged edition of the definitive, highly acclaimed novel from the creator of Veronica Mars and Party Down. Houston, sophomore year: Steve is on top of the world. He and his friends are the talk of the school. He’s in love with a terrific girl. He can even deal with “the astronaut”—a world-famous hero who happens to be his father. San Diego, senior year: Steve is bummed out, drugged out, flunking out. A no-nonsense counselor says he can graduate if he writes a 100-page paper. So Steve starts writing, and as the paper becomes more and more personal, he reveals how a National Merit Scholar has become an under-achieving stoner. And in telling how he got to where he is, Steve discovers how to get to where he wants to be.

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird
Author: Harper Lee
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062368680
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Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred One of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.