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A LITTLE PRINCESS (Completed) by FrancesEHBurnett
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A Little Princess is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published as a book in 1905. It is an expanded version of the short story "Sara Crewe: or, What Happened at Miss Minchin's", which was serialized in St. Nicholas Magazine from December 1887. The novel was published by Charles Scribner's Sons (also the publisher of St. Nicholas) with illustrations by Ethel Franklin Betts and the full title A Little Princess: Being the Whole Story of Sara Crewe Now Being Told for the First Time.
The Secret Garden (1911) by strawberrycheese08
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Selfish and spoilt Mary was sent to Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden, a change comes over her life. *This story belongs to Frances Hodgson Burnett. I don't own anything.
Emily of New Moon (1923) by strawberrycheese08
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(Book 1 of Emily Starr trilogy) Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely -- until her beloved father died and her snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. *This story belongs to L. M. Montgomery. I don't own anything.
Kilmeny Of The Orchard √ (Project K.) by OttovBismarck
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***ALL CREDITS TO L.M.MONTGOMERY*** A sweet and moving romance from the author of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series! Eric Marshall, recent college graduate, has the world at his feet. When an old school friend asks Eric to substitute teach for him on Prince Edward Island, Eric thinks, why not? Kilmeny Gordon, perfect in every way but one: she can't speak. She's been sheltered all her life due to her disability and the scandal surrounding her birth. When Eric stumbles into her hidden orchard, he brings a whole new world with him, and a friendship that both frightens her and thrills her. How can he get her to accept that she's the only woman he'll ever love, when she is convinced that the only way to love him is to let him go? Besides, why can't she speak? And what of the jealous Neil? #34 in Classics 18/09/17 Summary from Goodreads
The Golden Road √  (Project K.) by OttovBismarck
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*ALL CREDITS TO L.M.MONTGOMERY* THE SEQUEL TO THE STORY GIRL This is the magical journey of the lovable children of The Story Girl return for more misadventures. As the children travel down 'The golden road' of childhood, their story unveils. From literary flights to witches, this is a chronicle of childhood giving way to maturity. The evident character development, the vivid descriptions and Montgomery's beautiful style will keep one hooked to this enchanting coming-of-age story.
An Old Fashioned Girl √ (Project K.) by OttovBismarck
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**All Credits To L.M.Alcott** Polly Milton never questions the way she is-until she goes to visit her cousins in the city. Her cousin Fanny looks too glamorous to be Polly's age, and wouldn't be caught dead playing in the snow. Will Polly ever learn to be like the other girls? And does she even want to? Sometimes being old-fashioned is right in style.* With social commentary surprisingly relevant 150 years later, and charming style, this is a timeless story from the author of Little Women. Rated 4.5 stars by Amazon Rated 4.0 stars by Goodreads *Summary from Amazon #15 in Classics 10/9/17 #16 in Classics 21/9/17
Eight Cousins √ (Project K.)  by OttovBismarck
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***All Credits To L.M.Alcott*** When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her boisterous family she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady exist in such a spirited home? Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking Uncle Alec insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom. From the author of Little Women. Rated 4.2 stars by Goodreads Rated 4.4 stars by Amazon #17 in Classics 19/09/17 #22 in Classics 30/09/17 *Summary from Goodreads
Just William √ (Project K.) by OttovBismarck
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*ALL CREDITS TO RICHMAL CROMPTON* A sense of propriety? Nope Hygiene? Definitely not Good intentions? Sometimes The most hilarious character in history? Quite Probably *Whether it's trying to arrange a marriage for his sister or taking a job as a boot boy as step one in his grand plan to run away, Just William manages to cause chaos wherever he goes.* *AMAZON RATED THIS 4.7 STARS* *GOODREADS RATED THIS 4.02 STARS* *summary from Goodreads.