Author: Grannie Bell
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524518948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
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This book is a continuation of the saga of The Lost Baby Dragons, two German shepherds, and three children, where they take on another adventure in the land of Green Sleeves and encounter the evil black blobbits.
Author: Phyllis Eickelberg
Publisher: Abbott Press
ISBN: 1458200078
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Eight years ago, a nasty fall forced Mattie Samuelson to live in an assisted living facility called Silver Pines. Shes always maintained that someone pushed her, though her daughter, Heather, chalks it up to a simple slip in the rain. One fateful day, Heather makes her mother promise to stay in the house and out of Oregons miserable weather. When Mattie breaks her promise and turns up dead in a suspicious accident, Heather cant forget her mothers ominous belief that someone tried to kill her. Her grief nearly overwhelms her, but she cant let Matties death go unresolved. She plunges into her own investigation. Instead of answers, however, she discovers more questionsand more dead bodies. Heather has always loved puzzles, but this one may be her toughest yet. A missing fortune and a discarded teddy bear are somehow entwined in Matties murder, but how? Heather must figure it out and bring order to an assisted living center where assisted dying has become the norm
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998810429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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"Emma's Enchanting Quest: Unveiling the Magic of Enchantia" The summary of this story: In this exciting story, Emma, a smart and curious girl, finds a magical world called Enchantia that has been hidden from her. Emma goes through a small door cut into a twisted piece of wood and finds a place she has never seen before. Emma sees mythical creatures in Enchantia, makes friends with Oliver, a talking squirrel, and learns how to control her own magical abilities. They go on exciting adventures together, facing challenges and meeting strange creatures along the way. When Emma is exploring Enchantia, she finds Hearthstone, a powerful rock. With the help of wise elders and the creatures of Enchantia, she finds out that the Hearthstone has a lot of power and is the key to bringing balance back to the world. On their mission to bring peace back, Emma and Oliver have to fight through dangerous marshes, a sphinx that talks in riddles, and a scary dragon that guards the path to the Tree of Wisdom. But their courage and drive never let them down, and they always find a way to win. They finally get to the Tree of Wisdom, which is a big, old thing that has all of Enchantia's information. Emma learns from the tree what it means to be the keeper of the land. When the crystal is put in the Tree of Wisdom, Enchantia comes back to life. Flowers grow, streams come to life, and creatures are happy to see the magic return to their world. Emma's daring and loyalty are noticed, and she is given a magical pendant that will always keep her connected to Enchantia. Even though Emma has to say goodbye to Enchantia, she will always remember her amazing journey. When she gets back to her hometown, she tells her stories to her family and friends to encourage them to use their minds and find magic in everyday life. During her journey in Enchantia, Emma learns how important it is to be brave, to be kind, and to keep magic safe. She looks at her own world with wonder and gratitude because she knows that Enchantia will always be a part of her. This lovely story tells us of the power of our imaginations, the beauty of nature, and how important it is to use magic in our everyday lives. It makes us want to believe in our own strength and enjoy the beauty all around us. The beginning of the story: Emma, an adventurous and curious girl, used to live in a small village in the middle of a forest. Emma was a young woman who was smart and creative. She was always looking for new adventures and puzzles to solve. She was very interested in everything and had a heart full of wonder. She would spend every day looking in all the hidden places in her small town for hidden treasures and hidden paths. On a beautiful afternoon, Emma was walking through the woods near her house when she saw something strange. She caught a glimpse of light shining through the thick trees. She pushed away branches and stepped on fallen leaves as she moved toward the light. As she went deeper into the woods, the gleam got brighter, pointing her in the right direction like a finger pointing. After what seemed like a long time, Emma finally came to a clearing. In the middle of the area stood a big, old oak tree with a trunk that had been carved in many different ways. Emma moved slowly toward the tree, but she couldn't resist its appeal. She got close and saw that the trunk had a small, hidden door cut into it. Her heart was racing because she was so excited. She quickly opened the door, even though she didn't know what was on the other side. Emma was surprised to find herself in a world she had never seen before. There was a lot of magic and wonder in the air. She was in a beautiful field that had colors she had never seen before. Flowers of all shapes and sizes grew all around her, and the petals shone with a light that seemed to come from another world. Emma's eyes got very big when she realized that she had found a secret magical world. She felt a rush of energy and excitement through her veins. This place was full of magic and dreams, and anything was possible. Emma found animals in the fantasy land that were more interesting than she could have ever imagined. She saw playful fairies with feathery wings who danced in the air and left sparkling trails behind them. Unicorns danced gracefully through emerald, green fields, and the sun made their coats shine. She made friends with talking animals, like an old, wise owl who told her stories from the past and Oliver, a happy squirrel who became her best friend. Oliver showed her secret paths and treasures as he led her through magical forests and sparkling lakes. Emma found out that she could do things in this magical world that no one else could. She could talk to animals and understand how they felt and what they were thinking. She could make flowers bloom with a gentle touch and sing beautiful tunes. Emma found out that the magical world needed her help as she learned more about it. Darkness was moving across the land, and it was getting close to putting an end to all the light and magic in it. Emma had to be brave and work hard to save this beautiful land. Emma and Oliver set out on a journey to bring balance and peace back to the world. She went through dangerous woods, climbed up high mountains, and went into deep tunnels. She overcame problems and fears along the way and found her own strength. Emma's bravery and kindness helped her beat the darkness and return the magical world to its former beauty. Emma became known as the Hero of the Hidden Realm, and the animals in the country applauded. Emma went back to the wonderful world every day after that and told her friends and family about its secrets and joys. She started telling people stories about her adventures to get them to believe in the power of their own minds. When Emma found the secret magical world, it changed her life in a way that couldn't be changed back. Along with excitement and mystery, she found friendship, courage, and a sense of belonging. Emma really accepted who she was in this strange world: a smart and creative kid who might be able to find riches in the world around her. Emma was exploring the woods near her house one sunny afternoon when she came across an old, twisted oak with a small door cut into its trunk. Emma was curious about this mysterious door, so she pulled it open. To her surprise, she found herself in a world she had never seen before. Emma stepped over the barrier and saw a world full of bright colors and sparkling light. She was in a beautiful yard with flowers from all over the world. Their sweet smells filled the air. Butterfly wings were a variety of colors, and they flew from flower to flower. Emma's eyes got very big when she saw all the trees around her. They weren't like other trees; their limbs seemed to touch the clouds and reach for the sky. As the wind rustled through their leaves and made a nice sound, they told each other secrets. Emma kept looking around because she was curious, and she soon found a sparkling brook running through the magical area. Its water was so clear that it looked like gems when the sun was shining on it. She knelt down by the edge and cupped her hands around the water to taste it. As Emma went deeper into the magical area, she saw animals that she had only read about in books. A family of mischievous gnomes poked their heads out of their cozy tunnels to meet her. An old owl sat on a tree, its golden eyes shining with experience. The animals in the magical world could feel Emma's kind heart and warm spirit. Emma gently touched the smooth hair of a silver-colored fox as it cautiously walked up to her. A beautiful stag walked out of the bush with its magnificent antlers held high. It lowered its head as a sign of kindness. Emma's heart was full of happiness and thanks for all the beauty around her. She knew she had found something special, a secret prize that only people who believed in magic knew where to find. Emma kept looking, and she found a cute town hidden in a clearing. The houses were covered with bright flowers and twinkling fairy lights. The air was full of laughter and music, and the people of the village received Emma with open arms and warm smiles. They told her that she had gone to Fantasia, a place where dreams come true, and imaginations flew. The locals invited her to join them in their celebrations, where they danced and sang to honor the magic in their world. Emma grew into an important member of the community over time. She made close friends and memories that will last a lifetime. She learned to dance with elegant fairies, paint with funny sprites, and make tasty treats with mischievous pixies. Emma had a great time in Fantasia, but she knew she had a place to live in the real world. She was sad to leave her new friends, but she promised to come back and tell them about her adventures. Emma took a step back through the opening in the twisting tree and left Fantasia behind. She went back to the forest she knew with a heart full of wonder and joy. She felt like her life had been changed in a way that couldn't be changed back. She decided to keep looking for excitement and solving mysteries, knowing that something amazing was always just around the corner. So, Emma went back to her own world, but she never forgot the wonderful place she had found. Every time the sun went down, she looked toward the sky and thought of Fantasia's bright colors. And in her dreams, she kept dancing with fairies, painting with sprites, and finding out more about the wonderful world that would always be a part of her. Emma walked through the opening and into a beautiful, bright field with bright flowers, sparkling streams, and tall, silent trees that seemed to be telling her something. The air was full of a beautiful, happy song, and she could hear animals laughing that she couldn't see. In the field, wildflowers moved in the light breeze as far as the eye could see. Butterflies flew through the flowers, their thin wings spotted with all the colors of the rainbow. Emma couldn't help but twist and turn as she joined the dance of nature. Emma kept looking around, and she found a beautiful brook that ran through the field. Its clear waters made her want to put her toes in and feel the coolness. As she did, tiny water sprites came out of the water and laughed. Their laughter sounded like the prettiest bells. Emma was excited as she followed the sound of giggles, hoping to meet these imaginary friends. Out of nowhere, a mischievous fairy called Pip appeared, hovering in the air with sparkling eyes. Pip said, "Welcome to the Enchanted Meadow!" "We've been waiting for someone like you," Emma said, her eyes growing in surprise. "Who are you?" she asked with awe in her voice. Pip laughed and led Emma to a field where he had hidden a bunch of magical animals. There were playful pixies who liked to play tricks, kind nymphs who took care of the flowers, and wise old tree spirits who kept the secrets of the forest safe. They looked in all the corners and crevices of the meadow together, finding secret treasures and figuring out what was going on below the surface. Emma found herself talking to the animals, who told her stories of where they had been and what they knew. Emma went deeper into the field and saw a beautiful old tree with branches that reached all the way to the sky. It was tall and proud, and its bark had a lot of symbols and pictures carved into it. Emma was pulled to the tree by the feeling of ancient wisdom that it gave off. "Welcome, young adventurer," a soft voice said from the tree. Elderwood told Emma, "I am Elderwood, the guardian of this enchanted realm." He told her stories about the magical world and told her that she has a special talent: she can talk to nature. She could feel the pulse of life in the trees, hear the sounds of the wind, and understand what animals were saying just by touching them. Emma was able to protect the Enchanted Meadow with her new abilities. She worked with the animals in the forest to take care of the plants and keep the balance of the magical realm. She learned how to heal hurt animals, bring back dead flowers, and make the field peaceful again whenever it was in danger. As time went on in the Enchanted Meadow, Emma's heart grew to love this wonderful place more and more. She wished she could stay there forever, but she knew she had to go back to her own life. The animals in the field said goodbye to her with tears in their eyes. They promised to always remember her and the magic she had brought into their lives. Emma went back to the trees near her house as soon as she walked back in the door. She remembered the bright meadow, the sweet tunes, and the laughs of the animals she couldn't see. After that, Emma looked at the world with new eyes. She saw the magic and beauty in all living things. She knew that even in the most ordinary things, there was a spark of magic waiting to be found. She would close her eyes, listen to the wind whisper, and let her thoughts take her back to the Enchanted Meadow whenever she missed it. Emma told her friends and family about her amazing trip, and the stories she told about the Enchanted Meadow held their attention. She taught kids to love the beauty of nature and to believe in the magic that is all around them. They went on hikes through woods, meadows, and streams together. They listened to the songs of the birds, picked up pretty leaves, and were amazed by the intricate patterns on the flowers. Emma told them to close their eyes, open their hearts, and feel the magical animals that live in every corner of nature that they can't see. Emma's adventures quickly got around, and kids from nearby towns came to find her to hear her stories and try out the magic for themselves. Emma became a great storyteller. She would gather kids under the shade of an old, twisted tree and use her words to paint beautiful pictures. Every time Emma told a story, she took her listeners to the Enchanted Meadow and let their minds run wild. They laughed with the happy pixies, danced with the beautiful nymphs, and listened to the wise wisdom of Elderwood. Emma's stories brought out the magic in each child, making them feel closer to nature and giving them their own sense of wonder. Emma's stories have kept inspiring people for a long time. Her stories were told to children by their parents, which kept the magic of the Enchanted Meadow alive. The tree with the little door became a place for kids to hang out and a doorway to their own worlds of making things up and learning new things. Emma would never forget how magic the field made her feel. She went there often to get comfort and ideas from the wind's words and the sounds of nature. She realized that the magic she'd found wasn't just in a secret place, but was all around her, ready to be discovered by people with open hearts and minds. So, Emma, the girl who found the old, twisted tree, kept celebrating the magic of the Enchanted Meadow for the rest of her life. Her stories and spirit lived on, making both kids and grown-ups want to go on adventures, solve mysteries, and enjoy the beauty and wonder of the natural world. For the magic of the Enchanted Meadow would live on in the realm of fantasy and the embrace of nature. Emma started to look around this beautiful place with wide-open eyes. Soon, she met Oliver, a friendly squirrel who could talk and became her guide and friend. Oliver called the secret world "Enchanted." He said it was a place where magic grew and where mythical animals lived.
Author: Vivian Gussin Paley
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674041769
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Who of us cannot remember the pain and humiliation of being rejected by our classmates? However thick-skinned or immune to such assaults we may become as adults, the memory of those early exclusions is as palpable to each of us today as it is common to human experience. We remember the uncertainty of separating from our home and entering school as strangers and, more than the relief of making friends, we recall the cruel moments of our own isolation as well as those children we knew were destined to remain strangers. In this book Vivian Paley employs a unique strategy to probe the moral dimensions of the classroom. She departs from her previous work by extending her analysis to children through the fifth grade, all the while weaving remarkable fairy tale into her narrative description. Paley introduces a new rule—“You can’t say you can’t play”—to her kindergarten classroom and solicits the opinions of older children regarding the fairness of such a rule. We hear from those who are rejected as well as those who do the rejecting. One child, objecting to the rule, says, “It will be fairer, but how are we going to have any fun?” Another child defends the principle of classroom bosses as a more benign way of excluding the unwanted. In a brilliant twist, Paley mixes fantasy and reality, and introduces a new voice into the debate: Magpie, a magical bird, who brings lonely people to a place where a full share of the sun is rightfully theirs. Myth and morality begin to proclaim the same message and the schoolhouse will be the crucible in which the new order is tried. A struggle ensues and even the Magpie stories cannot avoid the scrutiny of this merciless pack of social philosophers who will not be easily caught in a morality tale. You Can’t Say You Can’t Play speaks to some of our most deeply held beliefs. Is exclusivity part of human nature? Can we legislate fairness and still nurture creativity and individuality? Can children be freed from the habit of rejection? These are some of the questions. The answers are to be found in the words of Paley’s schoolchildren and in the wisdom of their teacher who respectfully listens to them.
Author: Murray Leinster
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Space Tug" by Murray Leinster. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
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