As Queen Victoria lies dying and with her family in danger, a group of friends races to track down the anarchists responsible for George’s death, even as Montmorency seeks to teach a new generation to forgive.
Europe
Materials from Europe
Hidden On The Mountain: Stories Of Children Sheltered From The Nazis In Le Chambon
As the Nazi Army invaded one European country after another at the onset of World War II, desperate Jewish families fled. Their lives were in danger, and many of them had nowhere to turn for help.
The Alchemyst : The Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel
While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.
The Sound Of The Dragon’s Feet
The time spent with her “revolutionary” tutor opens 10-year-old Sasha’s eyes to more of life in turn-of-the-century Russia than her somewhat sheltered existence had previously allowed her to experience.
Secret Letters From 0 To 10
Ten-year-old Ernest lives a boring existence in Paris with his grandmother until a lively girl named Victoria enters his class at school.
Gabriella’s Song
A young girl finds music all around her as she walks about the city of Venice, Italy, and she shares her song with everyone she meets.
Do you know Pippi Longstocking?
Pippi lives all alone in Villa Villekulla with her horse and a monkey called Mr. Nilsson. To the amazement of her neighbors, Tommy and Annika, she sleeps with her feet on the pillow and her head under the covers, bakes cookies on the floor, performs her own act at the circus, takes on two burglars single-handedly, and has a most unusual birthday party.
King Puck
One lonely farmer and his extraordinary goat seek the chance of a lifetime at the King Puck Festival.
The Little Flower King
The Little Flower King meets the little princess. The little princess becomes Queen of the Flowers.
And The Train Goes…
As assorted passengers comment on their train ride, and the train itself goes “Clickerty click, clickerty clack,” the station parrot is carefully listening to every sound.