Anne is the mother of five, with never a dull moment in her lively home. And now, with a new baby on the way and insufferable Aunt Mary Maria visiting—and wearing out her welcome—Anne's life is full to bursting.

Still, Mrs. Doctor can't think of any place she'd rather be than her own beloved Ingleside. Until the day she begins to worry that her adored Gilbert doesn't love her anymore. How could that be? She may be a little older, but she's still the same irrepressible, irreplaceable redhead—the wonderful Anne of Green Gables, all grown up. She's ready to make her cherished husband fall in love with her all over again!

Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush? explores Sibling rivalry at its finest! Whether it's on the hockey ice, at school, or at home, Greg and Megin just can't seem to get along. She calls him Grosso, he calls her Megamouth. They battle with donuts, cockroaches, and hair. Will it take a tragedy for them to realize how much they actually care for each other?

Join them in this humorous and heartwarming journey of family drama and coming of age, where every day is a new adventure in their love-hate relationship.

Pet Sematary is a gripping tale of horror where the boundary between life and death is blurred. When the Creeds move into a beautiful old house in rural Maine, everything seems perfect: a physician father, a beautiful wife, a charming little daughter, and an adorable infant son, all complemented by an idyllic home. The friendly cat adds to the family's happiness, but the nearby woods harbor a chilling secret.

Behind the children's pet cemetery lies another graveyard, one from which the dead return. The Creeds are about to discover that sometimes, dead is indeed better, as they are drawn into a sinister world where the line between the living and the dead is frighteningly thin.

Terms of Endearment is an Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter. Together, they find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards and love each other as never before.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove created two characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere—Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma.

Aurora is the kind of woman who makes the world turn around her, including her string of devoted suitors. Widowed, Aurora has an infant daughter, Emma, whom she is at first overprotective of. As Emma grows up, their relationship is full of tension and disagreement—not least over Emma's choice of husband, whom Aurora disapproves of. Then, with the devastating discovery that Emma has cancer, Aurora slowly learns to adapt and compromise.

In this classic novel, James A. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the four-hundred-year saga of America’s Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the modern age. In the early 1600s, young Edmund Steed is desperate to escape religious persecution in England. After joining Captain John Smith on a harrowing journey across the Atlantic, Steed makes a life for himself in the New World, establishing a remarkable dynasty that parallels the emergence of America. Through the extraordinary tale of one man’s dream, Michener tells intertwining stories of family and national heritage, introducing us along the way to Quakers, pirates, planters, slaves, abolitionists, and notorious politicians, all making their way through American history in the common pursuit of freedom.

The Village by the Sea is a touching tale of resilience and hope, set in the small fishing village of Thul, not far from Bombay. Forgotten by the evolution of the centuries and seemingly indifferent to the advances of the twentieth century, the village continues to follow the rhythms of the seasons that have been handed down through generations.

The story follows young Hari and Lila, who have been born and raised in this village. Their family is falling into despair, with their father succumbing to alcohol and their mother seriously ill. Despite these hardships, the siblings strive to keep their home intact.

The narrative beautifully depicts the strength of family bonds and the determination of the young to forge a better future. As Hari ventures to Bombay in search of work, Lila is left to shoulder the responsibilities at home. Amidst extreme poverty, the story offers a powerful picture of another culture and the enduring spirit of survival.

Tout m’avale (…) Je suis avalée par le fleuve trop grand, par le ciel trop haut, par les fleurs trop fragiles, par les papillons trop craintifs, par le visage trop beau de ma mère.

L’Avalée des avalés, premier roman de Réjean Ducharme, s’ouvre sur ces mots crus, douloureux, vibrants, ces paroles d’écorchée vive qui immédiatement nous happent. Tout m’avale, scande la narratrice, et nous voilà, nous aussi, immédiatement “avalés”, pris à la gorge par la douleur vive de cette héroïne qui s’agrippe de toutes ses griffes à l’enfance, alors même que son corps est en train de la trahir.

Elle s’appelle Bérénice, elle a une famille – un père juif, une mère catholique – qu’elle hait, elle a un arbre, un “navire” où elle aime se réfugier. Quand je ne sais plus quoi faire, je m’embarque (…) Larguez les continents. Hissez les horizons. Ici, on part. Et nous partons. Loin sur les ailes de son imagination. Le plus loin possible de sa douleur, de la vie, de la petitesse des humains.

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant is a profound and moving exploration of family dynamics. Pearl Tull may be dying, but the memories of her life are vivid and binding. Abandoned by her salesman husband, she is left to raise her three children alone: Cody, a flawed devil; Ezra, a flawed saint; and Jenny, errant and passionate.

As Pearl lies encased in her pride and solitude, the past is unlocked, revealing secrets that have kept the family together despite everything. Now, gathered during a time of loss, they will reluctantly unlock the shared secrets of their past and discover if what binds them together is stronger than what tears them apart.

This story is a heartfelt journey through the Tull family's memories, some painful, yet holding them together despite their differences. Ezra, who stayed at home to look after his mother, runs a restaurant where he cooks what other people are homesick for, stubbornly yearning for the perfect family he never had.

Through every family run memories which bind it together - despite everything. The Tulls of Baltimore are no exception. This novel is a tapestry of emotional journeys, family secrets, and nostalgic tales that will remind you why "to read a novel by Anne Tyler is to fall in love."

The magnificent second novel from the legendary author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey, wrote what Charles Bowden calls one of the few essential books written by an American in the last half century. This wild-spirited tale tells of a bitter strike that rages through a small lumber town along the Oregon coast. Bucking that strike out of sheer cussedness are the Stampers.

Out of the Stamper family's rivalries and betrayals Ken Kesey has crafted a novel with the mythic impact of Greek tragedy.

After a tumultuous year in New York City, the Austins are spending the summer on a small island where their grandfather lives. He’s very sick, and watching his condition deteriorate as the summer passes is almost more than Vicky can bear. To complicate matters, she finds herself at the center of attention for three very different boys.

Zachary Grey, the troubled and reckless boy Vicky met last summer, wants her all to himself as he grieves the loss of his mother. Leo Rodney has been just a friend for years, but the tragic loss of his father causes him to turn to Vicky for comfort—and romance. And then there’s Adam Eddington. Adam is only asking Vicky to help with his research on dolphins. But Adam—and the dolphins—may just be what Vicky needs to get through this heartbreaking summer.

Vicky finds solace and brief moments of peace in her poetry, but life goes on around her, and the strain intensifies as she confronts matters of love and death, dependence and responsibility—universal concerns that we all must face. The inevitable crisis comes, and Vicky must rely on openness, sensitivity, and the love of others to overcome her private grief.

Once again, Madeleine L'Engle has written a story that revels in the drama of vividly portrayed characters and the spiritual and moral dimensions of common human experiences.

Franny and Zooey features two siblings, Franny and Zooey Glass, each in their own narrative. Franny, a short story, unfolds in an unnamed college town where Franny, an undergraduate, grapples with her disillusionment towards the perceived selfishness and inauthenticity in her social environment.

Zooey, a novella, delves into the life of Zooey Glass, Franny's brother, as he attempts to aid his sister through a spiritual and existential crisis within the confines of their parents' Manhattan home. Their mother, Bessie, is deeply concerned for Franny's well-being as Zooey offers what he believes to be brotherly love, understanding, and wise counsel.

J.D. Salinger describes these works as early and critical contributions to a series of narratives about the Glass family, a group of settlers in twentieth-century New York. Salinger expresses his dedication to the long-term project and his intent to complete it with care and skill.

Dan Jenkins' second best-known novel, Baja Oklahoma, features the vibrant and tough protagonist Juanita Hutchins. She can cuss and politically commentate with the best of Jenkins' male protagonists. Still convincingly female, and in no way dumb or girly, the fortyish Juanita serves drinks to the colorful crew at Herb's Cafe in South Fort Worth.

She worries herself sick over a hot-to-trot daughter too fond of drugs and the dealers who sell them. She endures a hypochondriac mother whose whinings would justify murder. Juanita dates a fellow middle-ager whose connections with the oil industry are limited to dipstick duty at his filling station—and, by the way, she also hopes to become a singer-songwriter in the real country tradition of Bob Wills and Willie Nelson.

Though Juanita is way too old to remain a kid with a crazy dream, it doesn't matter much to her. In between handing out longneck beers to customer-acquaintances battling hot flashes and deciding when boyfriend Slick is finally going to get lucky, Juanita keeps jotting down lyrics reflective of hard-won wisdom and setting them to music composed on her beloved Martin guitar.

Too many of her early songwriting results are one-dimensional or derivative, but finally, she hits on something both original and heartfelt: a tribute to her beloved home state, warts and all.

Rabbit Is Rich is a captivating novel by the acclaimed author John Updike. This book, the third installment in the Rabbit Angstrom series, delves into the life of Harry Angstrom, a character familiar to Updike's readers.

Set in 1979, amidst a backdrop of a nation grappling with economic uncertainty, Harry finds himself in a position of newfound prosperity as the Chief Sales Representative of Springer Motors, a Toyota agency in Brewer, Pennsylvania. While the world around him faces challenges such as Skylab falling, gas lines lengthening, and inflation soaring, Harry feels ready to enjoy life.

However, life takes an unexpected turn when his son, Nelson, returns from the West, and the image of an old love reappears. The novel paints a vivid picture of Rabbit's middle age, filled with new and returning characters, as he continues his pursuit of the elusive rainbow of happiness.

Superfudge is a delightful children's novel by Judy Blume, the bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Join the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, who thinks he’s a superhero, and his older brother, Peter, who knows Fudge is nothing but a big pain!

Life in the Hatcher household is full of surprises, especially when Peter’s parents decide to move to New Jersey for an entire year! Even worse, Peter’s mom is going to have a new baby. And if this baby is anything like Fudge—help! How will Peter ever survive?

This story is part of the classic Fudge series, which also includes Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Fudge-a-Mania, and Double Fudge. Experience the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman and laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher.

Perfect for fans young and old, Superfudge continues to entertain and enchant readers with its whimsical tales and endearing characters.

Nancy Mitford's most famous novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, offer a delightful satire of the British aristocracy during the 1920s and 1930s. These stories follow the amorous adventures of the Radletts, a family known for their exuberant and unconventional lifestyle, which Mitford closely modeled on her own family experiences.

Through the lens of romantic escapades and family dramas, Mitford skillfully critiques the snobbery and false values of the English country nobility. This classic work is a must-read for those who appreciate satirical sagas and timeless tales of love and society.

The World According to Garp is a novel that chronicles the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This story delves into the world of sexual extremes and even sexual assassinations. Despite the dark and violent events that unfold, the tale maintains a comedic tone that is both ribald and robust.

Translated into more than thirty languages and available in over forty countries, this novel has sold more than ten million copies worldwide. It offers almost cheerful, even hilarious evidence of its famous last line: "In the world according to Garp, we are all terminal cases."

Why is Rachel the only one to sense the evil that surrounds Julia?

From the moment Rachel's cousin Julia arrives that summer, she seems to seep into Rachel's life like a poison. Everyone else is enchanted by her - including Rachel's boyfriend. But what does Julia really want?

Rachel must uncover the truth about Julia before it's too late. Is Julia really who she claims to be, or is there something more sinister at play?

Ping was an adventurous duck who lived on a beautiful wise-eyed boat on the Yangtze River. He liked his life on the riverboat and enjoyed the company of his large family and kind master. However, he didn't like being the last in line to board the boat at night, as that unlucky duck got a loud spank.

Faced with the possibility of being last, Ping set out on his own to explore the fascinating world of life on the Yangtze River. The Story About Ping is a beloved children's book, celebrated for its spirited and irrepressible hero and its beautiful evocation of a distant land and way of life.

Every child can sympathize with a dawdling duck who wants to avoid a spanking and share his excitement and wonder as he sails down the river.

Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He’s all Marine—fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife—beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet steel. Without her cool head, her kids would be in real trouble. Ben is the oldest, a born athlete whose best never satisfies the big man. Ben’s got to stand up, even fight back, against a father who doesn’t give in—not to his men, not to his wife, and certainly not to his son. Bull Meecham is undoubtedly Pat Conroy’s most explosive character—a man you should hate, but a man you will love.

Jeanne Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was uprooted from their home and sent to live at Manzanar internment camp—with 10,000 other Japanese Americans. Along with searchlight towers and armed guards, Manzanar ludicrously featured cheerleaders, Boy Scouts, sock hops, baton twirling lessons, and a dance band called the Jive Bombers who would play any popular song except the nation's #1 hit: "Don't Fence Me In."

Farewell to Manzanar is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention—and of a native-born American child who discovered what it was like to grow up behind barbed wire in the United States.

Originally titled Children's and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them.

2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and to celebrate, all 211 stories were included in this collection. Featuring all your favorite classics, including "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," and "Rumpelstiltskin," among dozens more, this book is a must-have for any personal library collection.

In addition to the beloved tales, this edition is also accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles. A selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator, Arthur Rackham, further enhances the reading experience.

Laura Ingalls Wilder embarks on a new chapter in her life with her husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. As a young pioneer wife, Laura works tirelessly alongside Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie.

Soon, their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family faces the hardships and triumphs that so many American pioneers encountered. Laura's adventure as a little pioneer girl concludes, and a new journey as a pioneer wife and mother begins.

This book offers a unique glimpse into America's frontier past, providing a heartwarming and unforgettable story cherished by generations.

The Silent Cry follows two brothers, Takashi and Mitsu, as they return from Tokyo to the village of their childhood. The selling of their family home leads them to an inescapable confrontation with their family history.

Their attempt to escape the influence of the city ends in failure as they realize that its tentacles extend to everything in the countryside, including their own relationship. The Silent Cry is a profound exploration of the human condition and family psychology, set against the backdrop of rural Japan.

As long-kept family secrets are revealed, the brothers' strained bond is pushed to its breaking-point, and their lives are irrevocably changed. This novel is a disconcerting picture of the human predicament, where life and myth condense to create a powerful narrative.

Cien años de soledad es una obra clave en la literatura hispanoamericana, una magnífica creación del escritor colombiano Gabriel Garcíaa Márquez. Reconocida como una de las más importantes novelas del siglo XX, esta obra se considera un pilar del realismo mágico, un estilo literario que mezcla lo maravilloso con la realidad.

La novela se centra en la historia de la familia Buendía a lo largo de siete generaciones, en el pueblo ficticio de Macondo. Este relato épico abarca diversos temas como el amor, la muerte, la soledad, la riqueza, la guerra y la paz, creando un universo literario donde lo cotidiano y lo fantástico se entrelazan de manera natural y poética.

Con su poderosa narrativa y su rica imaginación, Gabriel García Márquez teje una historia que no solo cuenta la vida de los personajes, sino que también refleja la historia y el espíritu de toda una época y cultura.

"Muchos años después, frente al pelotón de fusilamiento, el coronel Aureliano Buendía había de recordar aquella tarde remota en que su padre lo llevó a conocer el hielo". Con estas palabras empieza una novela ya legendaria en los anales de la literatura universal, una de las aventuras literarias más fascinantes de nuestro siglo. Millones de ejemplares de Cien años de Soledad leídos en todas las lenguas y el premio Nobel de Literatura coronando una obra que se había abierto paso "boca a boca".

Mito por derecho propio, saludada por sus lectores como la obra en español más importante después de la Biblia, Cien años de soledad cuenta la saga de la familia Buendía y su maldición, que castiga el matrimonio entre parientes dándoles hijos con cola de cerdo. Como un río desbordante, a lo largo de un siglo se entretejerán sus destinos por medio de sucesos maravillosos en el fantástico pueblo de Macondo, en una narración que es la cumbre indiscutible del realismo mágico y la literatura del boom. Alegoría universal, es también una visión de Latinoamérica y una parábola sobre la historia humana.

Rich and handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the Marquis of Alverstoke, at seven-and-thirty, sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection, ignorant of his selfishness, applies to him for help.

When Frederica Merriville brings her three younger siblings to London determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Charis, she seeks out their distant cousin, the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression that, to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society.

Lord Alverstoke can't resist wanting to help her. Normally wary of his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers, Lord Alverstoke does his best to keep his distance. The Merrivales, a family of solid social standing, have fallen into unhappy financial straits, and the marriage might deliver them from this situation.

They have come to London for the glittering social season, in order to give young and beautiful Charis a chance to make a good marriage. Frederica, a gay and witty charmer, believes herself happily beyond marriageable age—she is twenty-four, after all. The boys are also very different: Jessamy is an interesting boy, and Felix an engaging scamp.

Frederica is saddened when her prime prospect, their distant cousin Lord Alverstoke, seems totally uninterested. But when they are introduced to London society by the Marquis of Alverstoke, they find themselves besieged by more suitors than they can handle!

With his enterprising—and altogether entertaining—country cousins getting into one scrape after another right on his doorstep, the cold Marquis finds himself dangerously embroiled and plunged into one drama after another by the large and irrepressible Merriville family. Alverstoke is surprised to find himself far from bored. He is amazed to find himself thoroughly beguiled by his distant cousins and, most intriguing of all, their strong-minded sister Frederica, who seems more concerned with her family's welfare than his own distinguished attentions.

And when his younger cousin ends up in a terrible accident, the dutiful Marquis becomes as chivalrous as ever to those in his charge. And Frederica begins to imagine the Marquis as a match... for herself.

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the spice melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for...

When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul's family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.

Revelación literaria en los años cincuenta, Kenzaburo Oé quedó consagrado como el mejor novelista japonés de la generación posterior a Yukio Mishima desde los años sesenta y se ha afirmado que recuerda a Dante, William Blake y Malcom Lowry.

"Una cuestión personal", una de sus mejores y más crueles novelas, animada de una extraña violencia interior, cuenta la terrible odisea de Bird, un joven profesor de inglés abrumado por una cenagosa existencia cotidiana en el Japón contemporáneo. Su anhelo secreto es redimirse a través de un mítico viaje por África, donde, según cree, su vida renacerá plena de sentido. Pero tales proyectos sufren un vuelco de ciento ochenta grados: su esposa da a luz un monstruoso bebé, condenado a una muerte inminente o, en el mejor de los casos, a una vida de vegetal. Este hecho convulsiona el lánguido e indolente existir de Bird y, durante tres días y tres noches, se arrastra por un implacable recorrido hacia lo más profundo de su abismo interior. Descenso a los infiernos en el que le acompañará Himiko, una vieja compañera de estudios. Bird buscará refugio en el alcohol, en los brazos de Himiko y, principalmente, en su propia vergüenza y humillación: ¿debe aceptar la fatalidad, cargar para siempre con un hijo anormal y renunciar a sus planes de una vida mejor o, por el contrario, debe desembarazarse del bebé provocando un desenlace fatal?

The Time Trilogy is a captivating set of books about the time-traveling adventures of the Murray family. It includes three novels: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, and A Swiftly Tilting Planet.

A Wrinkle in Time: The mysterious Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which send Meg and Charles Wallace through time and space to rescue their father on the planet Camazotz, accompanied by their new friend Calvin. Along the way, the three children learn about the "Black Thing", a cloud of evil that shadows many planets, including Earth. They encounter a Brain named IT, which controls the minds of people.

A Wind in the Door: Meg, Calvin, and the disagreeable school principal Mr. Jenkins have to travel inside one of Charles Wallace's mitochondria to save him from a deadly disease, part of a cosmic battle against the evil Echthroi and the forces of "Unnaming".

A Swiftly Tilting Planet: Charles Wallace must save the world from nuclear war by going back in time and changing might-have-beens, accompanied in spirit (through kything) by Meg at home.

ΕΥ-ΠΟ; ΛΥ-ΠΟ; είναι η συνθηματική ερώτηση που ανταλλάσσουν μεταξύ τους η Μέλια και η Μυρτώ λίγο πριν κοιμηθούν. Δυο μικρές αδερφές που ζουν σ' ένα νησί του Αιγαίου το 1936 ακούνε τον παππού τους να τους μιλάει ώρες ατέλειωτες για τους "αρχαίους" του, ανυπομονούν να ανταμώσουν με τους φίλους και τις φίλες τους από τα τσαρδάκια σαν έρχεται το καλοκαίρι, μα πάνω απ' όλα τρελαίνονται με τις μαγικές ιστορίες του καπλανιού που τους διηγείται ο ξάδερφός τους ο Νίκος, φοιτητής από την Αθήνα.

Το καπλάνι -όπως το λένε στο νησί-, ένας βαλσαμωμένος τίγρης, που βρίσκεται κλειδωμένο μέσα στη βιτρίνα της μεγάλης σάλας του σπιτιού, πότε κοιτάει με το γαλάζιο και πότε με το μαύρο του μάτι, ανάλογα με τη διάθεσή του. Τι συμβαίνει μια ζεστή μέρα του Αυγούστου που αναστατώνει τη ζωή των κοριτσιών και των δικών τους; Ποιος θέλει να βλάψει το καπλάνι;

En 1963, cuatro años antes de la publicación de Cien años de soledad, apareció en México una novela singular, historia de amor sombría, misteriosa, que cambió el tono de la narrativa mexicana de tan profunda y sorprendente manera como Pedro Páramo de Juan Rulfo: Los recuerdos del porvenir.

La asombrosa novela de Elena Garro es gótica y barroca. Más que una crónica -que sí lo es, de la Revolución Mexicana y de la guerra de los Cristeros- es una nostalgia y una soledad, es la voz de un pueblo iluminado, hallado y perdido, que habla en una primera persona desesperanzada y triste.

Una familia y otra familia, más las amantes solitarias, el loco del pueblo, las cuscas, los soldados, las beatas, un cura y un sacristán, más un campanario y una joven endemoniada de amor por el general Francisco Rosas, constituyen los solistas, las parejas y las comparsas de esta bella, ebria y condenada Danza de la Muerte.

It was a dark and stormy night. Out of this wild night, a strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure—one that will threaten their lives and our universe. Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract," which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time.

Meg's father had been experimenting with time-travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father? A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.

Trustee from the Toolroom is a captivating tale of an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary adventure. Keith Stewart, a quiet and unassuming model maker, leads a modest life devoted to his hobby. However, his world turns upside down when his sister and her wealthy husband perish in a shipwreck in the Pacific.

Tasked with being the trustee for his orphaned niece, Keith embarks on a daring quest to recover a hidden fortune in diamonds. These precious gems were ingeniously concealed in the keel of the ill-fated yacht. To secure his niece's future, he must navigate a perilous 2,000-mile journey across inhospitable waters in a small boat.

Along the way, Keith encounters a vibrant cast of international characters who rally to his aid. Through this adventure, he discovers that he has more friends and admirers than he ever imagined. Trustee from the Toolroom is a delightful tale of courage, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit, filled with meticulous mechanical details that will enchant readers.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic that delves into the heart of a sleepy Southern town, exposing the moral dilemmas that shake its foundation. First published in 1960 and awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, Harper Lee's novel captures the essence of innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humor and pathos.

This compelling narrative is told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout, whose father, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer tasked with defending a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. Set against the backdrop of the mid-1930s Depression in Alabama, the story is a profound commentary on the virulent prejudice that plagues the town. Atticus's quiet heroism and the events that unfold challenge the conscience of a community steeped in hypocrisy and violence.

Lee herself described the book as a simple love story, yet it resonates with readers as much more—a reflection on human behavior and societal norms.

ARE YOU MY MOTHER? tells a very simple story for children who have just started to read. Their younger brothers or sisters will also want to follow the baby bird's quest as he asks everyone and everything he meets, "Are You My Mother?".

Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including "Hop on Pop," "Fox in Socks," and "Green Eggs and Ham." Other favorite titles in this series are "Go, Dog, Go!" and "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman, "A Fly Went By," by Mike McClintock, and "Put Me in the Zoo," by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

Frank and Joe Hardy, the famous young detectives, embark on their first adventure in The Tower Treasure. After a dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stashed "in the tower," they make an astonishing discovery that sets them on a thrilling path.

The boys face numerous challenges, including a reckless driver who almost runs them off the road, and the mystery of their friend Chet’s stolen yellow jalopy. With determination and cleverness, the Hardy Boys unravel the clues, leading to a surprising revelation that not only solves the mystery but also clears the name of a friend’s father.

This classic tale of mystery and adventure is filled with unexpected twists and the enduring charm of two brothers' quest for justice.

Have a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book... but don't forget to clean up your mess!

A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2 – And don't forget Fish! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You'll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

يفتتح الكاتب: كريستي براون سيرته باكتشاف عائلته أنه يعاني من الشلل الدماغي، وكيف مرت سنوات طويلة والجميع يعتقد أنه مشلول كلية، حتى جاءت اللحظة التي أعلنت فيه قدمه اليسرى عن حياتها بأن كتبت حرفاً بطبشور أمام دهشة أفراد أسرته.

أما الأم فهي بحق بطلة هذه السيرة, وثناؤه على والدته وموقفها العظيم في قصته لا ينتهي.

إنها بحق سيرة شائقة، ومثيرة للاهتمام، دافعة القارئ إلى المضي في قراءتها دون توقف.

When the redoubtable Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy is ordered to South America on business, he leaves his only daughter, Sophy, with his sister, Elizabeth Rivenhall, in Berkeley Square. Newly arrived from her tour of the Continent, Sophy invites herself into the circle of her relatives. When Lady Ombersley agrees to take in her young niece, no one expects Sophy, who sweeps in and immediately takes the town by storm.

Beautiful, gay, impulsive, shockingly direct, Sophy sweeps into elegant London society and scatters conventions and traditions before her like wisps in a windstorm. Resourceful, adventurous and utterly indefatigable, Sophy is hardly the mild-mannered girl that the Rivenhalls expect when they agree to take her in. Kind-hearted Aunt Lizzy is shocked, and her arrogant stern cousin Charles Rivenhall, the Ombersley heir, vows to rid his family of her meddlesome ways by marrying her off.

But vibrant and irrepressible Sophy was no stranger to managing delicate situations. After all, she'd been keeping opportunistic females away from her widowed father for years. Staying with her relatives could be her biggest challenge yet. But Sophy discovers that her aunt's family is in desperate need of her talent for setting everything right: her aunt's husband is of no use at all, her ruthlessly handsome cousin Charles has tyrannical tendencies that are being aggravated by his pedantic bluestocking fiancée Eugenia Wraxton; her lovely cousin Cecelia is smitten with an utterly unsuitable suitor, a beautiful but feather-brained poet; her cousin Herbert is in dire financial straits and has fallen foul of a money-lender; and the younger children are in desperate need of some fun and freedom, and Sophy's arrived just in time to save them all.

With her inimitable mixture of exuberance and grace, Sophy becomes the mainstay of her hilariously bedeviled family, as a horsewoman, social leader and above all, as an ingenious match-maker. Using her signature unorthodox methods, Sophy sets out to solve all of their problems. By the time she's done, Sophy has commandeered household and Charles's horses, but she finds herself increasingly drawn to her eldest cousin. Could it be that the Grand Sophy had finally met her match? Can she really be falling in love with him, and he with her? And what of his betrothal to grim Eugenia?

For a salesman, there is no rock bottom to life. He don't put a bolt to a nut, he don't tell you the law or give you medicine. He's a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. Willy Loman has been a salesman for 34 years. At 60, he is cast aside, his usefulness now exhausted. With no future to dream about he must face the crushing disappointments of his past. He takes one final brave action, but is he heroic at last, or a self-deluding fool?

Adapted into two classic motion pictures, this bestselling memoir is the unforgettable story of two parents, twelve kids, and a world of laughter and love. Translated into more than fifty languages, Cheaper by the Dozen is the unforgettable story of the Gilbreth clan as told by two of its members. In this endearing, amusing memoir, siblings Frank Jr. and Ernestine capture the hilarity and heart of growing up in an oversized family.

Mother and Dad are world-renowned efficiency experts, helping factories fine-tune their assembly lines for maximum output at minimum cost. At home, the Gilbreths themselves have cranked out twelve kids, and Dad is out to prove that efficiency principles can apply to family as well as the workplace. The heartwarming and comic stories of the jumbo-size Gilbreth clan have delighted generations of readers, and will keep you and yours laughing for years.

All My Sons is a profound drama set during World War II, capturing the complex relationships and ethical dilemmas within the Keller family. Joe Keller and Steve Deever were business partners who, during the war, produced defective airplane parts leading to the deaths of many men. While Deever faces imprisonment, Keller avoids punishment and prospers.

The narrative intensifies as Keller's son, Chris, engages in a love affair with Ann Deever, Steve's daughter. George Deever returns from war only to find his father incarcerated and his father's partner free. The unfolding events and the burden of guilt bear down on the characters, culminating in a gripping and electrifying climax.

Winner of the Drama Critics' Award for Best New Play in 1947, All My Sons not only established Arthur Miller as a pivotal figure in American theater but also introduced recurring themes seen in his later works: the intricate bonds between fathers and sons, and the perpetual conflict between business interests and personal morality.

The Five find adventure when they spend Easter vacation at Mr. Lenoir's sinister house, Smuggler's Top. Set high above an eerie marsh, the house is honeycombed with hidden staircases and tunnels that once served as a hideaway for smugglers.

When strange lights begin to appear, the Five suspect that the tunnels are once more in use. What secrets does Smuggler's Top hold? Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timothy as they unravel the mystery!

An Inspector Calls unfolds in an English industrial city, where a young girl has tragically committed suicide. A respectable British family finds themselves under scrutiny as an inspector arrives to interrogate them about their connections to the deceased.

As the questioning progresses, each family member is revealed to have played a role, whether lightly or deeply, in the girl's demise. Initially portrayed as a closely-knit and amiable group, the family's true nature is exposed, revealing selfishness, cowardice, and self-centeredness. Their good humor and camaraderie deteriorate into acidic disdain and dislike as the evening unfolds.

The play takes a surprising turn with a revelation about the inspector, making it a gripping narrative that delves deep into themes of morality and social responsibility.

La casa de Bernarda Alba es la obra teatral más conocida de Federico Garcíaa Lorca. Escrita en 1936, no pudo ser estrenada ni publicada hasta 1945, en Buenos Aires y gracias a la iniciativa de Margarita Xirgu. La obra expone la historia de Bernarda Alba, quien tras haber enviudado por segunda vez a los 60 años, decide vivir los siguientes ocho años en el más riguroso luto.

Con Bernarda viven sus cinco hijas (Angustias, Magdalena, Amelia, Martirio y Adela), su madre y sus dos criadas. La obra, de gran belleza lírica y fuerza dramática, describe la España profunda de principios del siglo XX, caracterizada por una sociedad tradicional en la que el papel que la mujer jugaba era muy secundario. Lorca destaca por su capacidad de aunar la tradición y la vanguardia, presentando temas, personajes y géneros de la tradición teatral desde inusitadas perspectivas y filtrándolos por el tamiz de unas modernas técnicas expresivas.

Every family is a ghost story... Mitch Albom mesmerized readers around the world with his number one New York Times bestsellers, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie. Now he returns with a beautiful, haunting novel about the family we love and the chances we miss.

For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? As a child, Charley "Chick" Benetto was told by his father, "You can be a mama's boy or a daddy's boy, but you can't be both." So he chooses his father, only to see the man disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence. Decades later, Charley is a broken man. His life has been crumbled by alcohol and regret. He loses his job. He leaves his family. He hits bottom after discovering his only daughter has shut him out of her wedding. And he decides to take his own life.

He makes a midnight ride to his small hometown, with plans to do himself in. But upon failing even to do that, he staggers back to his old house, only to make an astonishing discovery. His mother, who died eight years earlier, is still living there, and welcomes him home as if nothing ever happened.

What follows is the one ordinary day so many of us yearn for, a chance to make good with a lost parent, to explain the family secrets, and to seek forgiveness. Somewhere between this life and the next, Charley learns the astonishing things he never knew about his mother and her sacrifices. And he tries, with her tender guidance, to put the crumbled pieces of his life back together.

Through Albom's inspiring characters and masterful storytelling, readers will newly appreciate those whom they love and may have thought they'd lost in their own lives. For One More Day is a book for anyone in a family, and will be cherished by Albom's millions of fans worldwide.

Anna Karenina is a sophisticated woman who abandons her empty existence as the wife of Karenin and turns to Count Vronsky to fulfil her passionate nature - with tragic consequences. Levin, a reflection of Tolstoy himself, often expresses the author's own views and convictions.

Set against a vast and richly textured canvas of nineteenth-century Russia, the novel explores the complex interplay between love, family happiness, and the societal constraints that exist within the dynamics of city and country life. As the story unfolds, Anna's ill-fated affair with Vronsky leads to a life-altering crisis, while Levin's journey takes on a deeper philosophical significance.

The novel's seven major characters create a dynamic imbalance, exploring the variations on love and the search for happiness. Tolstoy's powerful narrative invites readers not to judge but to watch, presenting a panorama of humanity in all its flawed beauty.

Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of four sisters.

Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?

It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.