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1) Persuasion
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Anne Elliot fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne was persuaded to break off her engagement. Eight years later, Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Wentworth, and when he returns from sea with rank and fortune, she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet. Can Frederick...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Daniel Deronda is sensitive and charming, the illegitimate son of an aristocrat, haunted by the secrets that shroud his birth. Beautiful, vivacious Gwendolen Harleth is a gambler and short on cash. When they meet at the roulette table, sparks fly. But above all, Gwendolen needs money, and the icy aristrocrat Henleigh Grandcourt is more than happy to provide. As her situation becomes more and more oppressive, she turns to Daniel for help-- only to...
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Charlie and Lola are excited because Christmas is coming and they are taking turns opening the doors on the Advent calendar. Plus, this year Lola put an extra special gift for Charlie on her wish list to Santa. After 24 days of hiccups and happy preparations, Christmas caroling and making things, everything looks set for the perfect Christmas-- until Lola notices that she sent Lotta's Christmas card to Santa and her Christmas wish list, with that...
Language
English
Description
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness...
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Lola is determined to make Charlie's birthday party the best birthday party ever. The problem is that Lola's idea of a good party is fairy cakes, dancing and pink things, whereas Charlie prefers monsters, green blobs and things that go squidge. Lola can't help but hijack Charlie's party and Charlie is none too pleased-- until a few of his monster friends gobble up the fairy cakes.
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Charlie is only missing one dinosaur for his immaculate collection, but it's the hardest one to get, the Gigantasaurus! Lola is inspired to start her very own collection. But what should she collect? Leaves? Water? Hippos? Eventually Lola ends up with her own totally unique collection of things-- but what is it? Charlie has to guess and the stakes are high. If he guesses correctly he could win his precious Gigantasaurus.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The final installment of the heart-warming tale about Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot, his wife Helen and his volatile but warm-hearted partner, Siegfried Farnon. Life at the small veterinary practice continues to challenge the partners, but through all the trials and tribulations, the social upheavals and the years gone by, friendship and family prove themselves as strong as ever.