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In the title story, a young girl—out walking with her only friend, a cow named Mistress Moolly—finds the nest of a rare bird. When a handsome young hunter passes by, she must decide whether or not to reveal the nest to him. Other charming, luminous stories of New England village life include "The Gray Man," "Farmer Finch," "Marsh Rosemary," "The Dulham Ladies," and more.
Set during the Wars of the Roses, Both Sides of the Border (1899) focuses on young Oswald Forster, son of a Scottish border chieftain and squire to Hotspur, the son of the Earl of Northumberland. With the Welsh aristocrat and strong solder Owen Glendower, Oswald fights to free Wales from powerful English rule.
A rousing tale told in magnificent style, G. A. Henty's story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade. Readers have a ringside seat at a major historical event as they follow the boy to the Holy Land, experience the excitement of battle, and share Cuthbert's dangerous exploits on his return trip across Europe to England.
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...This lively collection of stories for and about children was originally published in 1878. The tales are both clever and charming and are filled with a simple humor that today's children are sure to appreciate. The selections include "Nancy's Doll," "The Best China Saucer," "The Kitten's Ghost," and "The Shipwrecked Buttons."
In this story, written for children and published in 1885, the wind whisks Lily and her red umbrella to a land made entirely of candy. But Lily soon realizes things are not as sweet or simple as they seem. This tale comes with a strong moral message. Also included in this volume is a second story, "How They Ran Away."
In this charming collection of stories written for and about children, Ouida displays her instinctive understanding of children and how they view the world. The heartwarming stories are filled with the imagination, humor, and sadness that are all a part of childhood. The selections include, "The Ambitious Rose Tree," "The Child of Urbino," and "The Little Earl."
Daisy's Aunt Wee helps her recover from a long illness by rousing her to hunt for fairies. This 1867 collection of eight fantasy stories and four poems for children sound the themes of duty, independence, helping others, and overcoming prejudice. Includes "A Christmas Song," "The Rose Family," "Shadow-Children," "Poppy's Pranks," and "Little Gulliver."
These stories for children range from moral fables to fantasy stories and fairy tales. Louisa May Alcott created them for her young niece, Louisa, who was named after the author but nicknamed Lulu. Brimming with whimsy and wisdom, the first collection was an enormous success, inspiring two more volumes.
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