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Old books, come 'round again ...
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After Gluck's cruel and greedy older brothers refuse hospitality to a mysterious visitor, their prosperous farm fails and one by one each brother makes the perilous journey to find treasure in the nearby Golden River. - Publisher
First published in 1851, this reads exactly like a story from that time and place. The new version with illlustrations by Quentin Blake, helps it feel a little closer to a fable we might have heard before. - Melody Ages 8 and older Fables, fairy tales
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I thought this story was fun to read. There are many references to other children's rhymes and stories, all woven together. - Melody Ages 8 and older, and you need a good foundation in nursery rhymes Nursery rhymes and Mother Goose
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Award winning books from the past
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The Matchlock Gun by Walter Dumaux EdmondsThe story of Edward, a child in 1756 colonial New York State, whose father, called away to watch for raids, entrusts him to defend his family from the constant threats of warring French and Indians. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1942. - Publisher This is a great historical fiction work when you are reading about the early settlers of the colonies. It was a difficult time, and dangerous, and this short book tells the tale in such a way, that you may find yourself holding your breath. - Melody Ages 8 and older American History
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Smoky the Cowhorse by Will JamesFollows the experiences of a mouse-colored horse from his birth in the wild, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo and on the range, to his eventual old age. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1927. This will be historical fiction, twice over, as it told an old tale in 1927, and that time has been gone for than 90 years. A little like Black Beauty, in that Smoky is ill treated before being found, again, and cared for by his original owner. - Melody Ages 8 and older Animal stories
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettIt was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one could imagine. When spoiled, rude Mary Lennox is sent to live in her uncle's lonely house on the moors, she is miserable and alone. Then one day she discovers the key to a locked garden, and she discovers the beauty that life can offer. - Publisher Originally published in book form in 1911, this is a classic in children's literature. There are many different versions, with different illustrators. Keep looking until you find a version you like. - Melody Ages 8 and older Classic literature
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Millions of Cats by Wanda GágAn old man makes an unwise decision when he brings too many cats home to his wife, who asked him to bring home just one. A Newbery Honor Book from 1929. - Publisher This is really just a long picture book, yet it won a Newbery Honor. This is one of the books Captain Kangaroo would read on his television show for kids. Think 1950's, 1960's! - Melody All ages
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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson BurnettSara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor. Originally published in 1905, there are lots of editions with different covers, illustrations, etc. Did you spot the other book by this author on this list? Of all the books on this list, this is my favorite. I don't know how many times I read my Scholastic edition copy of this, and I loved it every single time. - Melody Ages 8 and older Historical fiction
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