Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.37 | Fiction literature | 15 January 2012
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In 1786 a fisherman's daughter from Cornwall called Mary Broad was sentenced to be hung for theft. But her sentence was commuted, and she was transported to Australia, one of the first convicts to arrive there.How Mary escaped the harsh existence of the colony and found true love, and how she was captured and taken back to London in chains, only to be released after a trial where she was defended by no less than James Boswell, is one of the most gripping and moving stories of human endeavour (based on an amazing true story) you will ever read.
When a family of pigs moves in next door, the rabbit George wants nothing to do with them, but he finally gives in and finds out they are not so bad after all.
When Robo is asked to name his favorite place, he can't decide. There is school, where he learns new ideas. The park, with the great climbing equipment. The swimming pool on hot days, and the skating rink in winter. The library, where Robo reads after school. The science museum with its interesting exhibits. How can he possibly decide?
This book retells a classic fairy tale with a bit of a twist. The Happy Frog tells the story of a frog named Frances, who a handsome young prince turns into a princess. Rather than live happily ever after, Frances is unhappy in her new life. She'd rather be a frog again. And perhaps her friend, a frog named Frank, can help.
In another valuable lesson sponsored by the Bank Street College of Education, Rowdy Rabbit learns that it is not fair to play rough after he finds two big friends who are tougher than he is.
