The Trumpeter of Krakow

by Eric P. Kelly

A legend of Polish history tells of a trumpeter who was shot by invaders while standing on a church balcony in Krakow. This story is about a family a few centuries later in the 1400's. They are guardians of a treasured crystal and pursued by Bogdan the Terrible. This novel got excellent reviews.

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 08/07/2008)

Clearing Weather

by Cornelia Meigs

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Millions of Cats (Gift Edition) (Picture Puffin Books)

by Wanda Gag

My mother read this to me, and I read it to my children. It is a memorable story of millions of cats. A man goes in search of a cat for his wife and can't choose only one.

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 08/07/2008)

The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo

by John Bennett

The full title: "The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo with Seventeen other Laughable Tales and 200 Comical Silhouettes".

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The Runaway Papoose

by Grace Moon

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The Boy Who Was

by Grace Hallock

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Tod of the Fens

by Elinor Whitney

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Gay Neck: The Story of a Pigeon

by Dhan Gopal Mukerji

This is the story of a pigeon, which at first may not seem very exciting, but all Amazon reviews gave it five stars. The stories of Gay Neck's life are memorable and exceptionally well-written.

Amazon Price: $12.74 (as of 08/07/2008)

Downright Dencey (Young Adult Library)

by Caroline Dale Snedeker

Dencey is a pioneer girl, and Sammie Jetsam is a native who wants Dencey to teach him to read. This adventure includes parents and other adults who don't understand or approve, and an eventual love story between the growing children.

Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 08/07/2008)

Wonder Smith and His Son

by Ella Young

This is a collection of Irish folk-tales. The main character is the Gubbaun Saor who is capable of doing amazing things. His companions are his daughter and step-son.

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Smoky: The Cowhorse (Tumbleweed)

by Will James

Smoky is not a fictional horse. The author wanted to tell the story of one horse, not knowing if he'd have much to write, but it turned out to be very complex, and lots of people love his book. The book tells about Smoky's birth in the wild, his capture, and his rodeo and ranching work.

Amazon Price: $12.96 (as of 08/07/2008)

Shen of The Sea: Chinese Stories for Children

by Arthur Bowie Chrisman

This is a collection of stories with Chinese characters. Though they were purported to be Chinese stories, it is likely that the author made quite a few of them up. He had a wonderful imagination and many people have enjoyed reading the book.

Amazon Price: $13.25 (as of 08/07/2008)

The Voyagers: Being Legends and Romances of Atlantic Discovery

by Padraic Colum

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Tales from Silver Lands

by Charles J. Finger

Nineteen stories from Central and South America. The author traveled in the region from 1890 to 1895 and collected the stories he retold in this book.

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Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story

by Anne Carroll Moore

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The Dream Coach

by Anne&Dillwyn Parrish

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The Dark Frigate

by Charles Boardman Hawes

A young teenager is forced to work on a pirate ship. I read this novel and enjoyed it, but found it too violent and distressing to read to my young children.

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 08/07/2008)

The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (Signet Classics)

by Hugh Lofting

Tommy Stubbins, a nine-year-old, sets sail with the infamous Doctor Doolittle. Their destination is Spider Monkey Island. Along the way you'll meet talking animals, and be led to enjoy this crazy adventure, much loved by children and adults for decades.

Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 08/07/2008)

The Story of Mankind

by Hendrik Willem Van Loon

I read The Story of Mankind out loud to my children for a home school history book. We learned a lot about ancient history. There are some good black and white illustrations. The Story of Mankind has been updated several times since 1922 and now covers events from the dawn of mankind to the present day.

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/07/2008)

Cedric the Forester

by Bernard G. Marshall

Cedrick, the Forester of Pelham was born in poverty and risked everything for the rights of his fellow countrymen. This is a very rare book. There's a copy for sale at Amazon for $2450. If you buy and read it, please come back and tell me more about it!

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The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

by Padraic Colum

"The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" is a novel that introduces children to Greek mythology.

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 08/07/2008)

The great quest;: A romance of 1826

by Charles Boardman Hawes

The full title is, "A romance of 1826, wherein are recorded
the experiences ofJosiah Woods of Tophain,
and of those others with whom he sailed
for Cuba and the Gulf of Guinea."

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The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure

by William Bowen

The full title: "The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure".

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The Windy Hill

by Cornelia Meigs

Two children spend the summer with their uncle and help heal a relationship between him and a cousin. During the summer they learn about their family history and unravel a mystery.

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