Maxine Schur
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When the Ugsome traitors take over the kingdom of Wisland, the orphan, Wynnfrith must flee the court with Oliver, the five-year-old crown prince. Their flight becomes a treacherous journey that pits Wynnfrith against the cruel, grotesque Ugsome family. Wynnfrith believes herself to be fearful yet her resolve to keep Prince Oliver safe gives her the courage to face her trials. To win against her enemies, Wynnfrith is aided by both the love and secret...
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American girl BeForever. Samantha, 1904 volume 1
American girl BeForever. Samantha 1904 volume 1
Samantha classic volume 1
American girl BeForever. Samantha 1904 volume 1
Samantha classic volume 1
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Living with her rich grandmother, Samantha has the best of everything. But when she becomes friends with Nellie, she learns that life isn't so easy for everyone. Samantha is determined to help her new friend, but Nellie ends up helping her, too! Then Samantha tries to help decorate for Christmas, but is disappointed when her plans are being changed. Discover what happens to help make this Christmas even better than Samantha planned.
5) Samantha
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The popular biblical story of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi is retold in this beautifully illustrated picture book. As Ruth chooses to remain with Naomi with the famous words Your people shall be my people," she becomes the first convert to Judaism and the future grandmother of King David. A powerful story of friendship and commitment for a young audience.
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For years, readers have delighted in Maxine Rose Schur's award-winning travel essays. Now, all the tales of her unusualhoneymoon are gathered in one illustrated volume in a new, revised edition. Whether camping in the center of Paris, dangling off a Panamanian tramp steamer or hitchhiking across Australia, her tales are funny, exciting, and tender. Looking back, she tempers her youthful encounters with midlife wisdom, capturing the spirit of all those...
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When traitors take over the kingdom of Wisland, Wynnfrith, a young orphan raised at court, must flee with Oliver, the five-year-old crown prince. In order to reach safety, the two children must embark on a treacherous journey that pits them against the cruel Ugsome family. Though she is afraid, Wynnfrith is determined to keep Prince Oliver safe.Aided by Mistress Plummety Peache, a feisty enchantress with a loving heart, and by the magical and mysterious...
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Kindhearted Samantha Parkington's, 1904 New York City, world changes when Nellie O'Malley walks into her life. Nellie, her father, and two little sisters move in next door to be servants for the Ryland family. Though they come from completely different backgrounds, Samantha and Nellie become fast friends. The girls turn to each other in happiness and sorrow, adventure and danger, and grow to be as close as two sister could ever be. But life is full...