In a dramatic climax Nancy outwits her enemy in an eerie mansion and traps him in the fantastic Room of Skulls. This unusually intriguing story will delight all Carolyn Keene fans. Views: 351
Here is the fifth novel in the internationally bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency hit series. Once again we are transported to Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, and into the world of Mma Ramotswe and her friends.THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY. FOR ALL CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS AND ENQUIRIES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FOR ALL PARTIES. UNDER PERSONAL MANAGEMENT.Mma Ramotswe and Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni are still engaged, but with no immediate plans to get married. Mma Ramotswe wonders when a wedding date will be named, but she is anxious to avoid putting pressure on her fiancé. For indeed he has other things on his mind -- particularly a frightening request (involving a parachute jump) made by Mma Potokwani, the persuasive matron of the orphan farm.Mma Ramotswe herself has weighty matters on her mind. She has been approached by a wealthy lady to check up on several suitors. Are these men interested in her or just her money? This may be difficult to find out, but it’s just the kind of case Mma Ramotswe likes and she is, as we know, a very intuitive lady.Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi -- plucky assistant detective and deputy manager of the Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors garage -- is moving. Her entrepreneurial venture, the Kalahari Typing School for Men, is thriving and with this new income she has rented two rooms in a house. Her spare time is occupied with planning the move, the décor and her new life in a house with running water all to herself.In the background of all this is Botswana, a country of empty spaces and echoing skies, a country so beautiful and entrancing that it breaks your heart. Mma Ramotswe has prepared the bush tea and is waiting for us to join her. Views: 351
Karen and Addie are elected to the safety patrol. Karen is so proud to wear her badge and help keep the halls safe. But uh-oh. Things are being stolen all over the school. Can Karen and Addie catch the thieves? Views: 351
Grace May North was a newspaper journalist and author of novels for children and adolescents, stories which featured both girl and boy protagonists. Views: 351
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy. Views: 350
The Golden Road by L. M. Montgomery Friendship -- Juvenile fiction The Golden Road is a 1913 novel by Canadian author L. M. Montgomery.The Golden Road by L. M. Montgomery Friendship -- Juvenile fiction The Golden Road is a 1913 novel by Canadian author L. M. Montgomery. Views: 350
Custard Castle has a King, a Queen, a wizard, a dragon under the stairs - and a terrifying Thing in the dungeon! Four gently humorous stories for younger children.Four stories about Custard Castle, which has three hundred dusty rooms and only seven people.The Thing in the Dungeon: something is howling and yowling in the depths of the castle, and it's up to Jack the servant-boy to find it...The Dragon under the Stairs: Custard Castle is freezing! So why won't the dragon light the fires?The Messy Princess: Bella the maid is fed up with tidying Princess Fifi's things, so she turns the tables on her.The Marvellous Moat: the King decides that Custard Castle needs a moat. But when Wizard Watchit casts a spell on it, he ends up with a very unusual moat indeed...Full of humour and gentle excitement, The King of Custard Castle is perfect for younger children or for reading aloud. Views: 350
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy. Views: 349
Dorothy Whitehill is a published author. Published credits of Dorothy Whitehill include The twins series and The twins and Tommy junior. Views: 349
Jackson Gregory was an American teacher, journalist, and writer.Jackson Gregory authored more than 40 fiction novels and a number of short stories. Several of his tales were used as the basis of films released between 1916 and 1944. This Edition Contains 10 Works;● Under Handicap● The Short Cut● Wolf Breed● Six Feet Four● Judith of Blue Lake Ranch● The Bells of San Juan● Man to Man● Daughter of the Sun● The Desert Valley● The Everlasting WhisperThis Edition Features:● Biography of Jackson Gregory● Active Table of Contents● Well Kindle FormattingAnd if you enjoy this volume, don\'t forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Jame-Books" to see all the other entries of Jame-Books Publishing. Views: 349
Her writing retreat is anything but peaceful when her cabin goes up in flames...literally. Following the advice of her agent, Felicia Layton takes a break from her hometown to vacation on the Oregon Coast and finish her current writing project. But the trip proves less than ideal when the fire department is called...twice! Being saved by a hunky firefighter should have had her imagination running wild, but Gavin Smith's severe scolding throws cold water on any simmering feelings. So when he shows back up at the house and claims he's been hired to bring the house up to code, Felicia answers in kind. By slamming the door in his face. Would you read this enemies to lovers romance? Don't miss your chance to read this sweet, holiday enemies to lovers romance by USA Today Best Selling Author Laura Ann. Grab Your Copy Today! Views: 349
The Phantom Treasure By Harriet Pyne Grove Views: 348
Carolyn Wells (1862 –1942) was an American writer and poet. Carolyn Wells wrote a total of more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor and children\'s books. Wells also wrote for newspapers. Wells\'s The Clue (1909) is on the Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone list of essential mysteries. Views: 348
Further adventures of Homer Price, including those in which a juke box sets the whole town singing against its will and in which a mad scientist develops weeds that overrun the town. Views: 348
Gemma Mathers is a tour guide at "Frightening Footsteps," a Ghost Walk company in Snowflake, South Carolina. It's Halloween and when only one guest shows for the tour, Gemma can hardly believe her good fortune at being stuck with handsome, young Greg Saunders all night. Or *is* it too good to be true? As real haunts start coming fast & furious, Gemma is convinced this will be a night to remember!Gemma Mathers is a tour guide at "Frightening Footsteps," a Ghost Walk company in Snowflake, South Carolina. It's Halloween and when only one guest shows for the tour, Gemma can hardly believe her good fortune at being stuck with handsome, young Greg Saunders all night. Or *is* it too good to be true? As real haunts start coming fast & furious, Gemma is convinced this will be a night to remember!This 4,924-word short story is 29 pages long. Views: 348
