The Story of a White Rocking Horse (Classic Reprint)

The Story of a White Rocking Horse (Classic Reprint)

Author: Laura Lee Hope

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-08

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781330995297

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Excerpt from The Story of a White Rocking Horse One by one the lights went out. One by one the shoppers left the toy department of the store. One by one the clerks rode down in the elevators. At last all was still and quiet and dark - that is, all dark except for a small light, so the nightwatchman could see his way around. "Now we can have some fun!" cried a voice, and it seemed to come from a Calico Clown, lying down in a box next to a Bold Tin Soldier. "Now we can really be ourselves, and talk and move about." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Story of a White Rocking Horse

The Story of a White Rocking Horse

Author: Laura Lee Hope

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-16

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 'The Story of a White Rocking Horse' by Laura Lee Hope, readers are immersed in a whimsical tale that follows the adventures of a cherished toy rocking horse. Written in a charming and playful literary style, this book serves as not only a delightful children's story but also as a poignant allegory for the power of imagination and the enduring bond between a child and their beloved toy. Set in a time when toys were simple yet held immense value, this book transports readers to a simpler era while conveying timeless themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling is captivating and heartfelt, making this book a perfect choice for both young readers and adults seeking a nostalgic escape. Laura Lee Hope, a pseudonym for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, was a highly prolific children's book author known for creating the beloved 'Bobbsey Twins' and 'The Bobbsey Twins at School' series. Her expertise in crafting engaging stories for children is evident in 'The Story of a White Rocking Horse,' showcasing her ability to capture the imagination of readers of all ages. Fans of classic children's literature and those seeking a heartfelt read will undoubtedly enjoy 'The Story of a White Rocking Horse' by Laura Lee Hope. Its timeless themes and enchanting storytelling make it a must-read for anyone looking to be transported to a world of innocence and wonder.


The Rocking-Horse Winner

The Rocking-Horse Winner

Author: D.H. Lawrence

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2023-06-06

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 8728206509

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Hester appears to have it all - marriage, a nice home, three children and a stimulating job. But it is not enough. For no matter how much she and her husband earn, she spends more. Driven by a desire to be loved by his mother, young Paul starts betting on the horses with the family's gardener. He wins, wins and just keeps winning. But, as quickly as he hands her the money, Hester has splurged it away. Then, as Derby day approaches, the spooky secret of Paul's endless run of luck is revealed. As tragedy beckons, will Paul win his mother's love? This book is perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe and Ernest Hemingway. It was made into the 1949 fantasy film 'The Rocking Horse Winner', starring John Howard Davies, Valerie Hobson and John Mills. DH Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English writer and poet. He was at the centre of a great deal of controversy during and after his life, with the explicit nature of some of his novels leading to censorship and protests. Many critics admired his imaginative and deeply descriptive style, though. Among his best-known novels are 'Sons and Lovers', 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love'.


The Story of a White Rocking Horse

The Story of a White Rocking Horse

Author: Laura Lee Hope

Publisher:

Published: 2024-10-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789362923301

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Story of a White Rocking Horse, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.


AMERICAN ASWANG

AMERICAN ASWANG

Author: Manette Trogani Snow

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2023-10-19

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1665745614

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Manette Trogani Snow always wondered why her father, Martin “Pop” Trogani punished his children by forcing them to kneel on raw rice, arms outstretched, with a stack of books piled high on their hands. In a quest to understand why Pop treated Manette and her eleven siblings so horribly, she unearthed not only her own family’s hidden histories, but also a previously unknown chapter in US history about racism, immigration, and war. In a fascinating memoir created from a twenty-five-year mission to excavate information from archives, articles, books, and interviews, Manette chronicles her journey through a childhood darkened by fear, brutality, secrets, and lies while detailing the story of her father’s family’s experiences as the only known survivors—despite being starved and tortured during the Japanese occupation of World War II—of an orchestrated campaign to expel them from the United States under the Filipino Repatriation Act of 1935. Included throughout are a treasure trove of personal and historic images, as well as additional insights obtained after the completion of Manette’s extensive research. American Aswang intertwines the true story of a Filipino-American girl’s challenging coming-of-age journey with the often horrific experiences of her father’s family as they were repatriated to the Philippines.


Album of Horses

Album of Horses

Author: Marguerite Henry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1481442589

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, c1951.


If Jesus Came to My House

If Jesus Came to My House

Author: Joan G. Thomas

Publisher: Echo Point+ORM

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1635617510

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

“Thomas’s rhyming reflection on the place Jesus has in a young boy’s life still provides inspiration and comfort to today’s readers.” —School Library Journal A classic for over half a century, If Jesus Came to My House is a tender tale of how a young boy realizes that he can welcome Jesus into his life by helping all people both young and old. This rhymed reflection provides refreshing insight on how we all can learn to be respectful, courteous, giving, and loving toward others. The original two-color illustrations by Henri Sorensen bring the simple inspirational message of this story to life. For generations to come, parents and children will find inspiration in Joan Gale Thomas’s classic book time and time again.


The Expendable Man

The Expendable Man

Author: Dorothy B. Hughes

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2012-07-03

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1590175093

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

“It was surprising what old experiences remembered could do to a presumably educated, civilized man.” And Hugh Denismore, a young doctor driving his mother’s Cadillac from Los Angeles to Phoenix, is eminently educated and civilized. He is privileged, would seem to have the world at his feet, even. Then why does the sight of a few redneck teenagers disconcert him? Why is he reluctant to pick up a disheveled girl hitchhiking along the desert highway? And why is he the first person the police suspect when she is found dead in Arizona a few days later? Dorothy B. Hughes ranks with Raymond Chandler and Patricia Highsmith as a master of mid-century noir. In books like In a Lonely Place and Ride the Pink Horse she exposed a seething discontent underneath the veneer of twentieth-century prosperity. With The Expendable Man, first published in 1963, Hughes upends the conventions of the wrong-man narrative to deliver a story that engages readers even as it implicates them in the greatest of all American crimes.


Rocking Horse Road

Rocking Horse Road

Author: Carl Nixon

Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1869790936

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Much more than a murder mystery, this powerful novel is about coming of age and loss of innocence. The body of a teenage girl is found on the beach in the days leading up to Christmas, 1980. It’s an event that makes a huge impact on all those who live along Rocking Horse Road, which runs through the Spit, a long ‘finger of bone-dry sand’ between the ocean and the estuary. It’s an event that for one hot summer brings together a group of fifteen-year-old boys and then keeps them linked for the rest of their lives. Evolving from Nixon’s celebrated short story, this compelling novel shows New Zealand turning upon itself during the 1981 Springbok Tour. It examines how early events can influence the rest of our lives, and probes ideas of community, collective memory and story-telling.