Set in the 1920's Jazz Age on Long Island, The Great Gatsby chronicles narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. First published in 1925, the book has enthralled generations of readers and is considered one of the greatest American novels.
Can Myrtle overcome her fear, do a good deed for someone else and make a new friend too? Find out in this exciting new adventure of Myrtle the Purple Turtle and her friends. Myrtle Makes a New Friend is the third book in the best-selling children's series about friendship, kindness and self-esteem. Written by Cynthia Reyes and Lauren Reyes-Grange, the books have been praised by children, parents and grandparents, teachers, librarians and book reviewers. Reviews of the Myrtle the Purple Turtle series "Myrtle the Purple Turtle is one of the most striking, original children's books released in recent years." Annika Perry, author "Inspired by the experience of one of her own daughters, Canadian writer Cynthia Reyes has penned a story with delightful characters and an ever-important message: every one of us is different, and we're all extraordinary." Canadian Living Magazine "I wish I'd had Myrtle when I was younger. I wish someone had told me that I was special as I was." Andrea Stephenson, writer "I love the pictures and that Myrtle is purple. I love how, even though someone is different, they're special and that came out in the story." Ava, 7 years old "This is a superbly attractive children's picture book that will engage young children from cover to cover. The illustrations are amazing. The story is beautifully written in a simple language style young children can easily relate to." Kevin Cooper, author, reviewer and former educator "Myrtle's Game is an excellent library addition for parents and teachers. I will continue to use his book with my own children and my students, to open the dialogue about acceptance, friendship and never giving up!" Erin Taylor, teacher and parent "Myrtle's Game is another wonderful book about the power of self-acceptance and good friends. Our differences make communities vibrant and stronger-including soccer teams. Well done, Cynthia and Lauren. What a blessing you are to children who love to read and be read to." Wendy Macdonald, writer, podcaster and grandparent
The fox's friends all gather round To watch the greatest show in town After discovering Edinburgh's Military Tattoo and setting up her home by Edinburgh Castle, the Tattoo Fox returns to her adventures around Edinburgh. Meeting and making lots of new friends along the way (including the Queen!), the Tattoo Fox invites them all to her party. This heart-warming tale was inspired by a real-life encounter between the Producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and a fox, late one night on the Castle Esplanade. Hutton is one of Scotland's greatest storytellers [and] the illustrations by Stref are the icing on the cake. BRIGADIER DAVID ALLFREY MBE Lots of adventures [and] the famous Tattoo creates a dramatic finale to the story. JENNY BLANCH, Carousel A hit with young readers. EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Myrtle is a lovely Turtle. Not an ordinary Turtle. She is Purple and different from other turtles. After being bullied by another turtle, Myrtle tries to become someone else. In the end, Myrtle and her friends help children learn to not be afraid of being different. Myrtle the Purple Turtle is a thoroughly engaging story that stresses the importance of self-acceptance and friendship.
Amateur detective extraordinaire Myrtle Hardcastle is back for Book 3 in this Edgar Award-winning, cozy mystery series. Just as she was in Premeditated Myrtle (Book 1) and How to Get Away with Myrtle (Book 2), Myrtle is on the case again, tracking down a killer out for revenge amid the Christmas festivities in Victorian England.
Videoville is an unusual town where many movies are made, but not all of the animals who live there are friendly. Take Mr. Rockhopper, for example. He can be one angry penguin. Skidder, probably the fastest penguin in the West, can be relied on to be careless, but his small friend Pudden can amaze you. As for Skidder's sister, Trendy Wendy, she often sets the fashion for the younger members of the town. Also meet the Hatopotamus, Buster Gutter, the stunt bear, Mewsli, the cat detective, Myrtle Turtle, and many more surprisingly talented animals... We must not ignore the humans either. Is Slim, the cowboy, to blame for the Umbrella War? Only you can decide, and lastly don't forget to read about the Parapenguins...