Dear The Man Upstairs is the captivating story of a young girl named Amber who begins writing to the “Man Upstairs,” not realizing that the name is a euphemism for God. Someone writes her back and that person is not God. The series of letters that follow explore family dynamics, societal expectations, mental health, and the truth about growing up.Amber’s unique experiences and gift for storytelling shows readers that there is more than one way to be a healthy, happy child;...

Dear The Man Upstairs is the captivating story of a young girl named Amber who begins writing to the "Man Upstairs," not realizing that the name is a euphemism for God. Someone writes her back and that person is not God. The series of letters that follow explore family dynamics, societal expectations, mental health, and the truth about growing up.Amber's unique experiences and gift for storytelling shows readers that there is more than one way to be a healthy, happy child;...

The protagonist is a soldier from the Great War whose tale John Carter has brought to Earth. Having saved the life of an ancient Martian who sells new bodies to wealthy Martians, he learns from this genius the arts of suspended animation and brain transplantation. During his apprenticeship, he falls in love with one of the victims of his master's profitable trade. When her body becomes the property of the evil ruler of a distant city, he revives experimental subjects and sets forth to reco...

Little Women is constructed as a series of episodes which are almost complete stories in their own right. Incidents in the lives of the March sisters act as fables, each illustrating a moral point. In her novel, Louisa May Alcott describes her characters' daily lives, creating a patchwork picture of genteel poverty in mid-19th-century America. Meg works as a governess, Jo as a companion and all the women of the family sew, knit, mend and engage in charitable works. So, Alcott creates a tru...

In 'Meg of Mystery Mountain,' Grace May North weaves a captivating tale that blends adventure, mystery, and the rich tapestry of nature. The narrative follows the spirited Meg as she navigates the challenges of her remote mountainous home, encountering enigmatic characters and untold secrets that test her resilience and courage. North's prose is vivid and lyrical, evoking a deep sense of place that immerses readers in the stunning landscapes while also reflecting the internal struggles of ...

In "Rilla of the Lighthouse," Grace May North crafts a richly textured narrative set against the backdrop of early 20th-century maritime life. The novel explores the complexities of identity, isolation, and resilience as it follows the life of Rilla, a lighthouse keeper's daughter. North employs a lyrical yet accessible prose style, weaving vivid descriptions and poignant dialogues that capture both the beauty and peril of coastal existence. This work can be situated within the broader con...

Jo's Boys, written by Louisa May Alcott and first published in 1886, is the third novel in the Little Women series. It follows the lives of Jo's adopted sons, who range from mischievous young boys to young adults navigating the path to adulthood.Through the characters' experiences, readers gain insight into the joys and struggles of growing up, learning to be responsible, and discovering the power of the human spirit. As the boys grow, they face difficult choices and must learn to ...

**“Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers’ imaginations.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)**“Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don’t understand.” —Booklist (starred review)“This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and int...

Jarnegan is a novel about the decadent world of silent film era Hollywood. Originally published in 1926 this novel tore back the curtain of the dream factory to reveal the often of seedy dealings and outrageous personalitys that built an industry and a great American art form.Jim Tully has largely been forgotten today, but during the 1920s and 1930s he was considered one of Americas best writers, routinely ranked with Hemingway and Fitzgerald as a true American voice.This Rin...

In this newsworthy addition to a tween-savvy series, Samantha learns the power of telling the truth as a budding middle-school advice columnist.Samantha loves working on her school newspaper staff, and she especially likes her job as the anonymous advice columnist “Dear Know-It-All.” She does her best to help her readers, but when a well-meaning suggestion backfires, Sam finds herself the victim of cyberbullying: Horrible emails fill her inbox, and she feels harass...

Discover six classic novels as you follow the footsteps of the trailblazers who settled the American West.As the American West opened up to settlers after the Civil War, people were eager for tales of great adventures, endless possibilities, and the pioneering spirit. Classic Westerns is a collection of six novels that captured this sense of exploration and brought the rugged landscape into the homes of readers everywhere. These novels—The Virginian

The trail Mac found himself trying to follow was very cold. Another private detective -- his friend Barry Henley -- had been killed a year earlier in a fall from a tenth-story window, and the cops had written it off as accidental. But when Hensley's widow told Mac that several people had tried to get into her apartment under various pretexts; when Mac found she was being followed; and when the mug shot she picked out of the police department files proved to be that of a very tough egg, Whi...