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This volume is the result of an avalanche of letters that, reached the author, Annie Fellows Johnston, complaining that she skipped in the Little Colonel series. To entreaties she has responded with this charming, wholesome volume, in which she fills in the skipped places. Mary Ware is a lovable little girl, not a very little one either, because she is old enough to go to boarding-school, and her ingenuity is evidenced by her sleeping calmly under a raised umbrella because a troublesome roommate adjusted the electric light so it shone on her pillow. Likewise it proves that she is ...

The Little Kentucky "Colonel," so much of a favorite with young readers, has reached the age for interest in other people's love affairs. The main action of this new page of happenings in the life of Lloyd Sherman centers about a southern wedding, so perfectly arranged as to give the impression that everything "bloomed into place." (Book Review Digest, Vol. 2 - 1906)

In the previous book in this series, Lloyd was the maid of honor, but now it will be the Little Colonel's turn to be the bride. But who will be the groom? Will it be one of our old friends from previous books such as Malcolm MacIntyre, Rob Moore, Alex Shelby, Phil Tremont, or Jack Ware . . .or perhaps a new Knight that comes riding! (Summary by Maria Therese)

In this delightful story ”The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation” by Annie Fellows Johnston the Little Colonel, Lloyd Sherman. together with her friends Betty, Kitty and Allison are starting the schoolyear at a new school, Warwick Hall, a Boardingschool for girls in Washington. They find it a wonderful and stimulating place, make many new friends and have many experiences and also adventures there. But Lloyd comes down with high fever shortly before Christmas, and while home on Christmas Vacation she almost breaks down, and the doctor says she must not go back to school but stay at home ...

Lloyd Sherman, the "Little Colonel", is a girl of eleven whose mother invites three other girls to spend a month with Lloyd in her beautiful home in Kentucky. The children come from very different homes, but fall into the new ways very readily. The account of their escapades will amuse young readers. A bit of disobedience on the part of one spoilt girl leads to something of a tragedy, in which Betty, the nicest of the children, is the sufferer. This series for girls from the early 1900’s, begun in “The Little Colonel”, and continued in “The Gate of the Giant Scissors” and “Two ...

"What happened after the Little Colonel's house party?" they demand, and they send letters to the Valley by the score, asking "Did Betty go blind?" "Did the two little Knights of Kentucky ever meet Joyce again or find the Gate of the Giant Scissors?" Did the Little Colonel ever have any more good times at Locust, or did Eugenia ever forget that she too had started out to build a Road of the Loving Heart?It would be impossible to answer all these questions through the post-office, so that is why the magic kettle has been dragged from its hiding-place after all these years, and set a-boiling ...

In this latest and most delightful book Mary's desire to visit "The Locusts," the old home of the "Little Colonel," is gratified, and the environment of green fields and spreading trees and all the charm and freshness of the beautiful Kentucky country itself throughout the entire story. In the end will Mary's "Knight Come Riding"? This is the last book in the "Little Colonel Series", and the third featuring Mary Ware. (Summary adapted from an an original advertisement)

In this sixth volume of “The Little Colonel Series” for girls, Lloyd is surprised with a gift for her twelfth birthday, of a summer trip to Europe. In Geneva she becomes friends with an old Prussian major and his Red Cross dog, a St. Bernard named Hero. Through many adventures, in the end the Little Colonel learns the true meaning of selfless duty.Chapter 13 includes a full-cast play with singing!(Summary by Maria Therese)

In this enchanting tale, the beloved Little Colonel graces us once again, bringing with her an air of charm and warmth. However, the spotlight shines on the two little knights, Malcolm and Keith—young Southern aristocrats whose gallant spirits guide them through a whirlwind of captivating adventures. (Summary from an original 1898 advertisement for the book.)

Have you ever wondered what happened after the Little Colonels unforgettable house party? Fans have been eagerly sending letters to the Valley, asking questions like Did Betty go blind? and Did the two little Knights of Kentucky ever reunite with Joyce or find the elusive Gate of the Giant Scissors? What about the Little Colonels future adventures at Locust? And will Eugenia ever remember her dream of building a Road of the Loving Heart? To answer these burning questions, the magic kettle has been summoned from its long slumber, bubbling with stories waiting to be told. Gather round, all you ...

In the enchanting tale “The Little Colonels Christmas Vacation” by Annie Fellows Johnston, we follow the spirited Lloyd Sherman, known as the Little Colonel, as she embarks on a new adventure at Warwick Hall, a prestigious boarding school for girls in Washington. Alongside her friends Betty, Kitty, and Allison, Lloyd discovers a world filled with new friendships, exciting experiences, and unforgettable adventures. However, when an unexpected illness strikes just before Christmas, she is forced to stay home during the holiday break. Initially disheartened, Lloyd soon realizes that ...

Join the charming Little Kentucky Colonel, a beloved character among young readers, as she navigates the exciting world of romance and relationships. In this delightful chapter of Lloyd Shermans adventures, the focus shifts to a beautifully orchestrated southern wedding, where every detail seems to fall perfectly into place, capturing the magic of love and celebration. (Book Review Digest, Vol. 2 - 1906)

When Bethany Hallam travels to Chattanooga for the League Conference, she encounters David Herschel, a man whose thought-provoking insights challenge her beliefs and reshape her understanding of her missionary duties to Gods chosen people. (Esther ben Simonides)

Meet Joel, a boy from Galilee who faces the world with a heavy heart, unable to play with the other children due to his disability. But when Rabbi Phineas enters his life, he helps Joel discover a hidden purpose and shares the inspiring story of a boy from Nazareth whose kindness inspires his own. As whispers of miracles spread throughout the land, the hope of the Messiah becomes tangible. When someone suggests that Joel should seek healing for his back, he embarks on a journey to find the miracle worker. Will Joels quest lead him to the transformation he longs for?

In the enchanting sixth volume of The Little Colonel Series, join Lloyd as she embarks on an unforgettable journey to Europe to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Surprised with a magical gift, she befriends an old Prussian major and his loyal St. Bernard, Hero, who brings a touch of adventure to their travels. Through thrilling escapades, the Little Colonel discovers the profound meaning of selfless duty. Dont miss the exciting full-cast play with singing featured in Chapter 13! (Summary by Maria Therese)

When her grandfather, Lloyd Sherman, falls ill, the spirited Little Colonel is reluctantly sent away to boarding school from her beloved home in Lloydsboro Valley, Kentucky. Amidst the ups and downs of her new life, she navigates a world filled with delightful adventures and valuable lessons in this enchanting seventh installment of the Little Colonel series for girls. (Summary by Maria Therese)

In the prettiest part of Kentucky, an old Southern family is torn apart by tragedy. When his beloved daughter married a Yankee, the Old Colonel disowned her and has not spoken a word to her or even laid eyes on his granddaughter. The old man's heart turned hard as stone and children fear him. Hard times have befallen his daughter, and there is talk of her "goin' to the the poorhouse". But she would rather die than go to him for help.

Journey into the fascinating history of the southern Scots families known as reivers. Border Reiving stands as one of the most intriguing phenomena in Scotlands political and social narrative. Spanning the entire Borders from Berwick to the Solway, this history embraces the counties of Berwick, Roxburgh, Selkirk, Peebles, and Dumfries. For over three centuries, these regions were home to bands of moss-troopers whose primary pursuit was to raid and plunder their English neighbors. Understanding the lives of the Border Reivers invites us to consider the harsh realities they faced‚often left ...

Join Lloyd Sherman, affectionately known as the Little Colonel, as she welcomes three girls into her enchanting Kentucky home for a month of adventure. Hailing from diverse backgrounds, the girls quickly adapt to their new surroundings, leading to a series of delightful escapades. However, a moment of disobedience from one pampered girl brings about an unexpected tragedy, leaving the kind-hearted Betty to bear the consequences. This captivating installment, part of a beloved series for young readers that began with “The Little Colonel” and continued in “The Gate of the Giant Scissors” ...

In The Little Colonel in Arizona, the Ware family faces a profound change after the death of their husband and father, compounded by the mothers illness. Relocating from the familiarity of Kentucky to the vastness of Arizona, young Joyce finds herself thrust into the role of the family’s anchor. As she grapples with loneliness and the fading of her dreams, a chance encounter with an invalid at Lees Ranch introduces her to the enchanting Legend of Camelback Mountain and the inspiring Lesson of the Bees, igniting a flicker of hope within her. A heartfelt letter to Lloyd, affectionately known ...