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The Irish Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
This book is The Third In The “Twins” Series. Larry and Eileen The Irish twins live in a very poor village in Ireland, but they don't seem to mind. They roast potatoes in the ashes of Granny's fire, have a run-in with dangerous Gypsies, and seem to lead a very happy family life. Often they are seen playing with their friend Dennis. This book talks about school life, the culture in Ireland in the ... Read more

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This book is The Third In The “Twins” Series. Larry and Eileen The Irish twins live in a very poor village in Ireland, but they don't seem to mind. They roast potatoes in the ashes of Granny's fire, have a run-in with dangerous Gypsies, and seem to lead a very happy family life. Often they are seen playing with their friend Dennis. This book talks about school life, the culture in Ireland in the
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The Dutch Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
The fascinating story Of Kit and Kat two twins living in Holland. You will be amused and charmed by their escapades and adventures. A great picture of life in Historical Holland. Very prettily illustrated. Follow Kit and Kat as they experience, a day at the market, fishing, ice skating, Christmas, time with their Grandparents and more. Beautiful black and white illustrations done by the author. ... Read more

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The fascinating story Of Kit and Kat two twins living in Holland. You will be amused and charmed by their escapades and adventures. A great picture of life in Historical Holland. Very prettily illustrated. Follow Kit and Kat as they experience, a day at the market, fishing, ice skating, Christmas, time with their Grandparents and more. Beautiful black and white illustrations done by the author.
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The Scotch Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
Scotch Twins Jean, Jock, their father, and the dog all live in a "wee housie" in rural Scotland. They have no mother so it is up to Jean to take care of the house and everyone in it. However, she still has plenty of time left to play, and since she is "as good as a boy" (as Jock says), play she does. The main story is the tale of how the Twins, together with their friends Cam and Roger, work to ... Read more

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Scotch Twins Jean, Jock, their father, and the dog all live in a "wee housie" in rural Scotland. They have no mother so it is up to Jean to take care of the house and everyone in it. However, she still has plenty of time left to play, and since she is "as good as a boy" (as Jock says), play she does. The main story is the tale of how the Twins, together with their friends Cam and Roger, work to
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The Spartan Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
The 9th book in the “Twins” series. Dion and Daphne are Spartan Twins living in Sparta about the middle of the 5th century B.C. After the birth of a single-horned sheep on their small farm, the Twins's father must go to Athens so that the omen may be interpreted. At first only Dion is allowed to go, but Daphne soon is also brought along. In Athens the Twins have many adventures and meet the great ... Read more

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The 9th book in the “Twins” series. Dion and Daphne are Spartan Twins living in Sparta about the middle of the 5th century B.C. After the birth of a single-horned sheep on their small farm, the Twins's father must go to Athens so that the omen may be interpreted. At first only Dion is allowed to go, but Daphne soon is also brought along. In Athens the Twins have many adventures and meet the great
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The Japanese Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
A children’s historical fiction book about Japanese siblings, set in the time of the early 1900’s. It may be a clazzic but it will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. This book is brought to life by beautiful black and white drawings done by the author. Join Taro and Take, 5 year-old Japanese twins, as they enjoy adventures together. Through the authors words, and illustrations you catch a ... Read more

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A children’s historical fiction book about Japanese siblings, set in the time of the early 1900’s. It may be a clazzic but it will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. This book is brought to life by beautiful black and white drawings done by the author. Join Taro and Take, 5 year-old Japanese twins, as they enjoy adventures together. Through the authors words, and illustrations you catch a
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The French Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
This book follows the adventures of Paris-born twins Pierre and Pierrette. It is set in the time of World War I France. The beginning of the story finds them attending school in one of the city's great cathedrals, and going home to their solitary mother each night. Things soon become a great deal more exciting, however, when the Germans bomb Paris and Papa returns to his family with a leg wound. ... Read more

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This book follows the adventures of Paris-born twins Pierre and Pierrette. It is set in the time of World War I France. The beginning of the story finds them attending school in one of the city's great cathedrals, and going home to their solitary mother each night. Things soon become a great deal more exciting, however, when the Germans bomb Paris and Papa returns to his family with a leg wound.
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The Mexican Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
Tonio and Tita are the children of a Mexican farmer. The story tells of their day-to-day activities, such as eating, going to school, and taking care of the animals. Tonio is a mischievous boy while Tia is portrayed as the more leveled headed one of the siblings. This story also covers Mexican holidays and the cultural way of life. Tonia and Tia enjoy celebrating interesting holidays such as Judas ... Read more

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Tonio and Tita are the children of a Mexican farmer. The story tells of their day-to-day activities, such as eating, going to school, and taking care of the animals. Tonio is a mischievous boy while Tia is portrayed as the more leveled headed one of the siblings. This story also covers Mexican holidays and the cultural way of life. Tonia and Tia enjoy celebrating interesting holidays such as Judas
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The Swiss Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins ...

Series series Twins
The Swiss twins follows the Shepardic lifestyle of the Swiss twins family. Meet Leneli and Seppi as they learn to be shepherds and have adventures together in the Alps. They experience a landslide and have to navigate their way home through the Mountains. Descriptive language of the natural beauty of Switzerland. A historical children’s clazzic set in the early 1900’s The story has added enjoyment ... Read more

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The Swiss twins follows the Shepardic lifestyle of the Swiss twins family. Meet Leneli and Seppi as they learn to be shepherds and have adventures together in the Alps. They experience a landslide and have to navigate their way home through the Mountains. Descriptive language of the natural beauty of Switzerland. A historical children’s clazzic set in the early 1900’s The story has added enjoyment
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The Glass-Blowers

by Daphne du Maurier ...

A "consistently entertaining" saga of beauty, war, and family set during the French Revolution, from the author of Rebecca and The Birds (New York Times).The world of the glass-blowers has its own traditions, its own language — and its own rules. "If you marry into glass," Pierre Labbe warns his daughter, "you will say goodbye to everything familiar, and enter a closed world." But crashing into ... Read more

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A "consistently entertaining" saga of beauty, war, and family set during the French Revolution, from the author of Rebecca and The Birds (New York Times).The world of the glass-blowers has its own traditions, its own language — and its own rules. "If you marry into glass," Pierre Labbe warns his daughter, "you will say goodbye to everything familiar, and enter a closed world." But crashing into
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The Scarecrow and His Servant

by Philip Pullman ...

Illustrated by Peter Bailey ...

A tattered scarecrow stands in the middle of a muddy field, taking no notice of the violent thunderstorm around him. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, fizzing its way through his turnip head and down his broomstick, the Scarecrow blinks with surprise–and comes to life.So begins the story of the Scarecrow, a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who ... Read more

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A tattered scarecrow stands in the middle of a muddy field, taking no notice of the violent thunderstorm around him. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, fizzing its way through his turnip head and down his broomstick, the Scarecrow blinks with surprise–and comes to life.So begins the story of the Scarecrow, a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who
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The Stone Boudoir

Travels Through the Hidden Villages of Sicily

by Theresa Maggio ...

Experience the history and daily rhythms of Sicily’s remote mountain towns with this stunning travel memoir revealing the hearts and minds of everyday Sicilians.In this sparkling book, Theresa Maggio takes us on a journey in search of Sicily’s most remote and least explored mountain towns. Using her grandparents’ ancestral village of Santa Margherita Belice as her base camp, she pores over old ... Read more

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Experience the history and daily rhythms of Sicily’s remote mountain towns with this stunning travel memoir revealing the hearts and minds of everyday Sicilians.In this sparkling book, Theresa Maggio takes us on a journey in search of Sicily’s most remote and least explored mountain towns. Using her grandparents’ ancestral village of Santa Margherita Belice as her base camp, she pores over old
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Boule De Suif (Ball of Fat or Butterball)

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by George Lakon, Guy De Maupassant ...

“Boule De Suif” (1880), which is variously translated as Ball of Fat, Butterball, Tallow Ball, Dumpling, and Ball of Lard is considered Guy de Maupassant’s best short story. The language of over one hundred years ago has been modernized so that today’s readers will better understand and appreciate the story. End notes, discussion of major themes, and a short biography follow the text.Lastly, every ... Read more

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“Boule De Suif” (1880), which is variously translated as Ball of Fat, Butterball, Tallow Ball, Dumpling, and Ball of Lard is considered Guy de Maupassant’s best short story. The language of over one hundred years ago has been modernized so that today’s readers will better understand and appreciate the story. End notes, discussion of major themes, and a short biography follow the text.Lastly, every
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