Poet's Cottage
Poet's Cottage

Author: Josephine Pennicott

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 9781742610894

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When Sadie inherits Poet's Cottage, she sets out to discover all she can about her notorious grandmother, Pearl Tatlow. Pearl, a children's writer who scandalised 1930s Tasmania, was violently murdered in the cellar and her killer never found.Sadie grew up with a loving version of Pearl through her mother, but her aunt Thomasina tells a different story, one of a self-obsessed, abusive and licentious woman.As Sadie and her daughter Betty work to uncover the truth, strange events begin to occur in the cottage. And as the terrible secret in the cellar threads its way into the present day, it reveals a truth more shocking than the decades-long rumours.Poet's Cottage is a beautiful and haunting mystery of families, bohemia, truth, creativity, lies, memory and murder.

Landor's Cottage
Landor's Cottage

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Publisher: Modernista

Published: 2024-07-18

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 9181081081

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»Landor’s Cottage« is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published in 1849. EDGAR ALLAN POE was born in Boston in 1809. After brief stints in academia and the military, he began working as a literary critic and author. He made his debut with the novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket in 1838, but it was in his short stories that Poe's peculiar style truly flourished. He died in Baltimore in 1849.

My First Bedtime Stories and Poems
My First Bedtime Stories and Poems

Author: Cottage Door Press

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781680528268

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Sharing a moment at bedtime is precious. Snuggle up and read these charming stories together. This is the time to sprinkle in life's lessons and interact with your child. The board pages and the bright illustrations will engage your child while the ritual of bedtime will calm them to get ready to sleep. Makes a wonderful gift for a new baby. Moms and Grandmas alike will enjoy this lovely padded board book. 12 favorite bedtime stories Sweet illustrations help young children stay interested in these favorite stories and poems Encourages bonding between parents and children

The Tale of Hill Top Farm
The Tale of Hill Top Farm

Author: Susan Wittig Albert

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-10-04

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1440623376

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The author of Peter Rabbit and other tales, Beatrix Potter is still, after a century, beloved by children and adults worldwide. In this first Cottage Tale, Albert introduces Beatrix, an animal lover and Good Samaritan with a knack for solving mysteries. With help from her entourage of talking animal friends, Beatrix sets out to win over the human hearts of Sawrey, where she's just bought an old farm--and plans to stay.

Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Stories & Poems
Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Stories & Poems

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-16

Total Pages: 1049

ISBN-13:

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Edgar Allan Poe's 'Complete Stories & Poems' is a collection of hauntingly beautiful works that explore themes of love, death, and the macabre. Poe's literary style combines gothic elements with intricate plots and vivid imagery, setting him apart as a master of the short story and poetry. This collection includes famous works such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Raven,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' showcasing Poe's ability to evoke fear and suspense in his readers. His works have had a lasting impact on the horror genre and continue to captivate audiences to this day. Edgar Allan Poe, known for his tumultuous life and tragic circumstances, drew inspiration from personal struggles and experiences to create his iconic works. His unique perspective on the darker aspects of human nature shines through in his writing, making him a pioneer of psychological horror. Poe's 'Complete Stories & Poems' is a must-read for literature enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive look into the mind of one of the most celebrated writers in history.

Wriggle and Roar!
Wriggle and Roar!

Author: Julia Donaldson

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781405021654

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Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt, this is a wonderful rhyme book full of action and noise - guaranteed to make kids love poetry

The Cottage in the Woods
The Cottage in the Woods

Author: Katherine Coville

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0385755759

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For fans of Shannon Hale, Adam Gidwitz, and Michael Buckley comes a luminous new twist on a tale readers only thought they knew. . . Once upon a time, there was a girl with golden locks. But that’s just the beginning of this tale. The real story begins with a bear. Ursula is a young she-bear who has come to work as a governess at the Vaughn estate. Although she is eager to instruct her young charge, Teddy, she is also frightened, especially when inexplicable things happen in the huge house after dark. Ursula is sure she has heard footsteps in the hallways at night, and that something is following her during her walks in the Enchanted Forest. Then there is Mr. Bentley, a young bear also employed by Mr. Vaughn, whose superior disposition is enough to drive Ursula to tears . . . and yet why does he also make her heart race? As Ursula works to unravel the mysteries of the Vaughn manor, she will have to be very, very careful. After all, true love, justice, and a girl with golden locks are at stake. And in the Enchanted Forest, not every fairy tale is destined for a happily ever after.