Download or read book The Little Woods written by A. G. Mock and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU'RE NOT AFRAID TO COME PLAY IN THE WOODS ARE YOU...? IT'S THE SUMMER OF '77 A group of boyhood friends in an idyllic rural neighborhood. An annual rite of passage in a dark and alluring Pennsylvania wood. The invocation of an ancient Presence. And a childhood game gone terribly wrong.... EIGHTEEN YEARS LATER Two brothers haunted by the unspeakable memory they would do anything to forget. An appealing tavern proprietress & psychic intuitive from New Orleans with an enigmatic past. An ancient apocryphal prophesy fulfilled. And a journey into a harrowing new reality haunted by something far more dangerous than a memory.... A thought-provoking, emotionally charged tapestry, the suspense builds to near unbearable levels as each story simultaneously unfolds in alternating chapters between the chilling events of 1977 and 1995. When Light and Dark converge in a spiritually charged climax of biblical proportions, the result is a taut and twisted supernatural thriller certain to leave you as satisfyingly on edge as you are shocked. Sweetly Nostalgic & Brutally Terrifying, THE LITTLE WOODS is a Grainy and Riveting Supernatural Suspense to the Very Last Page!

Download or read book The Little Woods written by McCormick Templeman and published by Schwartz & Wade Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entering St. Bede's Academy halfway through her junior year, Cally Wood is thrust into the complex social world of the upper echelon, but she is more interested in Iris, a girl whose recent disappearance is similar to that of Cally's own sister ten years earlier.

Download or read book Winter Days in the Big Woods written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1995-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laura helps Ma and Pa make the little log cabin snug and cozy for the snowy days ahead. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

Download or read book Little Author in the Big Woods written by Yona Zeldis McDonough and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many girls in elementary and middle school fall in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What they don't always realize is that Wilder's books are autobiographical. This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography, complete with charming illustrations, points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities.Yona Zeldis McDonough's Little Author in the Big Woods is a fascinating story of a much-celebrated writer.

Download or read book Little Clearing in the Woods written by Maria D. Wilkes and published by HarperTrophy. This book was released on 1998-04-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Caroline Quiner, who would grow up to be Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, and her family move to a new farm near Concord, Wisconsin.

Download or read book Home in the Woods written by Eliza Wheeler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home. Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.

Download or read book Christmas in the Big Woods written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-09-20 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, a little girl named Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack. Winter was just around the corner, and Laura worked hard to help make the little house ready for the cold days ahead. Soon there was frost on the windows and snow on the ground, but Laura and her folks were warm and cozy in their snug little house in the Big Woods. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventures in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks. Renée Graef's warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.

Download or read book Little House on the Prairie written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.

Download or read book Little Evie in the Wild Wood written by Jackie Morris and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Evie ventures into the wild woods with her basket of jam tarts and walks further and further into the trees, far from home. In a deep dark cave she finds – a huge wolf. The wolf comes closer and closer and then – Evie and the wolf share the tarts, sitting on the grass. Afterwards the wolf gives Evie a ride home on his back. This picture book is a powerful combination of menace and beauty, with the sensual surroundings of the woods and the wild creatures who live there.

Download or read book Summertime in the Big Woods written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1996-05-10 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer is here! The warm days of summer have arrived, and that means Laura gets to spend fun-filled days outdoors! The winter is finally over, and now it is summertime! Laura and Mary are busy all day helping Ma in the garden and playing outside. Renée Graef’s enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams’ classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this sixth title in the My First Little House book series, picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved storybooks.

Download or read book The Woods written by R. L. Toalson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A supernatural wonder of a book. This Grimm-like fantasy is vividly detailed and will appeal to young and old readers alike." --School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) "Toalson intersperses Lenora's story with Richard's journal excerpts and an enigmatic, menacing character's first-person narrative, all of which lends context and dimension. The seamless blend of fantastical and realistic elements is particularly effective at exploring the multifaceted impact of tragedy and loss." --Booklist "Mysterious and beautifully rendered, R.L Toalson's THE WOODS is a heartbreaking story of family, magic and grief that will touch readers' hearts." --Samantha M Clark, author of THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST After a tragic explosion causes Lenora to lose her family, she goes to live with her estranged uncle at his estate. There, Lenora is drawn to the nearby woods and the magic she discovers within them. Can this magic reunite her with her family, or is it more sinister than she realizes? Twelve-year-old Lenora's world is turned upside down after an explosion makes her the lone surviving member of her immediate family. She has nowhere to go, until her estranged Uncle Richard shows up and takes her away to live with him in his lonely mansion. Quiet and stern, he spends most of his time in his study conducting research and experimenting. Lenora is able to explore parts of the mansion and its lovely gardens, but Uncle Richard has one rule for her: Stay out of the woods. Years ago, Lenora's cousin, Bobby went into Gilgevnah Woods and never came out. Now, Uncle Richard will do anything he can to destroy them. Lenora knows she is meant to stay away, but her grief and loneliness draw her in. Upon entering the woods, she finds a world full of enchantment and beauty. Lenora befriends Bela the Scorlaman, keeper of Gilgevnah Woods, who shows her the wonder and the mystery of the place, but also promises to reunite her with her family. Is it too good to be true? Will Lenora find peace in the magic of Gilgevnah Woods, or will she find something darker? The Woods is an entrancing magical realism novel from author R.L. Toalson that tackles profound loss, grief, and finally, acceptance.

Download or read book Little School in the Woods trade Size Softcover Economy written by Emily Brewer and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Woods written by Rob Hodgson and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the woods. The woods are home to three foxes on a hunt for rabbits. Three foxes that don’t realize someone might be following them… From the author of The Cave, this is a fantastically funny cat-and-mouse (or fox-and-rabbit) story with a not-so-fluffy twist. The foxes follow some helpful signs over the tallest trees, under the carrot fields, and through the pumpkin patch, but there’s no sign of any rabbits. What on earth has happened to them? And why are there strange eyes following them from the trees? Children will love outwitting the foxes—who continually say, "No rabbits here"—by spotting the rabbits in each colorful illustration.

Download or read book Horror in the Woods written by Lee Mountford and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINDING THAT DESECRATED BODY WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING...For Ashley and her three friends, it was supposed to be an adventure-filled weekend. A chance to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life, and experience the peaceful tranquility of nature.But when they ventured into those woods, their trip turned into a horror far beyond what they could have ever imagined.Because these four friends have wandered into the territory of the violent, grotesque Webb family. A group of psychopaths who have a taste for human meat. And they are hungry!Ashley and her friends must face this evil head on, and worse, discover the shocking secret behind the family's existence...In the vein of THE EVIL DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and WRONG TURN - HORROR IN THE WOODS will leave you exhausted and drained. A brutal, violent tale that hurtles along at break-neck pace - one that horror fans should not miss!

Download or read book My Book of Little House Paper Dolls written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published by HarperFestival. This book was released on 1997-04-17 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring Laura's pioneer adventures to life with this latest collection of paper dolls adapted from the "Little House on the Prairie" series. Join Laura as she travels to the wide-open Kansas prairie and plays in the high prairie grass. With Laura, Mary, Ma, Pa, Baby Carrie, Jack and even Mr. Edwards, this newest collection is sure to bring hours of enjoyment.

Download or read book The Boy in the Barn written by Ciana Stone and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their childhood was dominated by pain and fear. They escaped the darkness at first chance, but darkness is a beast that doesn't let go easily, and now it's found them. It will be a battle that will threaten their lives and souls. The time to fight is almost at hand and this time, they can't run. Fear. That's the first word that came to mind when she thought of her childhood.She ran away from home to escape an abusive father, and to protect her unborn child, leaving everything behind except for memories of the boy in the barn and childhood dreams that could never come true. Twenty years passed and she is now a woman. A woman who learned to put the past and her dark secrets behind her, to stand on her own and build a life for her and her son. But the past and those dark secrets have returned and she's about to discover if she has the strength to face the horrors of the past. Once again, it's flight or fight and this time, she'd won't run. It's a fight to the death and one she is not at all sure she can

Download or read book The Spectator written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.