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There Will Be Wolves
The daughter of an apothecary and the owner of a secret book of healing arts, Ursula is determined to become a great healer--but her ambition makes her an outsider in the Holy Roman Empire. When she is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to burn at the stake, she is given one chance to save herself; she must march in the People's Crusade to the holy city of Jerusalem. Along with her father and her friend Bruno, Ursula joins thousands of other pilgrims on a harrowing journey that will expose the dark side of the "glorious" Crusades and change her life forever.
Angeline
Angeline can hardly bear the blistering heat, the noise, the sea of faces crowding in upon her in the teeming Egyptian market. Only a short time ago she left her small village in France to follow Stephen, a shepherd boy mounting a children’s Crusade to the Holy Land. She cannot believe she is now being sold as a slave to one of the great princes of Egypt. Angeline vividly recreates medieval Cairo, a rich and cultured city where Muslims, Christians and Jews live peacefully side by side. Karleen Bradford’s return to the Crusades is a moving, colourful tale with a spirited heroine at its heart.
Ghost Wolf
Matt is desperate to fit in at summer camp. One night he gets lost when he goes off on his own to retrieve a forgotten life preserver. A wolf appears and Matt overcomes his fears and follows it. He finds a half-wolf, half-dog pup whose mother is dead. Is the big wolf who guides him the same wolf that his father rescued years before from a trap? The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Angeline
Angeline can hardly bear the blistering heat, the noise, the seaof faces crowding in upon her in the teeming Egyptian market. Only a short timeago she left her small village in France to follow Stephen, a shepherd boymounting a children’s Crusade to the Holy Land. She cannot believe she is nowbeing sold as a slave to one of the great princes of Egypt. Angeline vividly recreates medieval Cairo, a rich andcultured city where Muslims, Christians and Jews live peacefully side by side.Karleen Bradford’s return to the Crusades is a moving, colourful tale with aspirited heroine at its heart.
The Thirteenth Child
Working at her parents' roadside gas station and struggling to cope with her alcoholic father and defeated mother, Kate escapes her stressful family life by writing stories. So when Mike, the new boy in town, threatens to rob the snack bar, Kate recognizes his need for attention and decides to befriend him instead of turning him in. But when she hears of a series of robberies in town and then about the murder of the popular girl at school, Kate is torn: will the crimes be solved if she reveals what she knows about Mike's past? Both a suspenseful mystery and a sensitive portrayal of a young writer's coming-of-age, Thirteenth Child will grip readers from its first page to its startling conclusion.
The Nine Days Queen
At fifteen years of age, upon the death of her cousin, Edward, Lady Jane Grey was forced to accept the crown of England. She was queen for only nine days, however. Edward's eldest sister, Mary, soon challenged Jane for the throne, with tragic results. This is the true story of a bright and intelligent young woman who was manipulated and betrayed by the ambitious people who surrounded her.
With Nothing But Our Courage
When Mary's family sides with the British against the American rebels, they are branded traitors and forced to flee their home. All they have is what they can carry with them -- and their determination and courage -- when they head north toward Canada. Along with other Loyalists they hope to start a new life in Québec, where there is land for those who have been loyal to the King. But the journey is treacherous, the winter bitterly cold, and the MacDonalds find it hard to survive. Even with supplies from Britain, clearing the land to build their home is a struggle... but one they survive to forge a new life in a new land.
You Can't Rush a Cat
Jessica knows just what it takes to win over a wild little cat.
Animal Heroes
Ever think about how important your pets are to you? Most pet owners love and care for their animals, but in this lively book, we see how these beloved family memberssaved their owners' lives, often by putting their own at risk. Enthusiastic animal lovers will truly enjoy this collection of remarkable stories about animal heroism. Some of these animals have won awards, and some were written about in local newspapers. And every single one of these incredible stories is true. Through black and white photographs, short chapters, and appealing text, Animal Heroes evokes a strong sense of pride and gratitude for these furry friends who continue to support and look out for us, especially in our time of need. A book for all to enjoy.
Scarlet Cross
The vision that young shepherd Stephen of Cloyes experiences on a hillside in France will launch him on a staggering journey: a children’s crusade to accomplish what grown men had failed to do and restore Jerusalem to Christendom. But for Stephen and the thousands of children—some as young as seven; many orphaned, malnourished or ill—who answer his call, the crusade will also become a test of faith and friendship. The Scarlet Cross, the prequel to the bestselling Angeline, is a gripping fictional account based on the real history of the Children’s Crusade of 1212. Karleen Bradford blends adventure and insight in the story of a boy whose questions about his vision and ability to lead will instantly capture the interest of adolescent readers.
