This is a story about early Colonial Life that follows Master Simon and his family to the end of the revolutionary war. Two of the main characters in the story are Simon and his daughter Margaret.  Simon and his daughter are Puritans but they approach the way they live their lives and the way they view God differently than their neighbors.  Simon's heart is not as prejudiced as his neighbors or as narrow minded in his view of God.  When those in need come to his door he acc...

Young Nicholas Drury has his hands full between looking after his ailing uncle and tending to the family business, a Massachusetts shipyard. Since the recent end of the Revolutionary War, shipbuilding is in decline and everyone in the town of Brascombe is feeling the economic pinch. Just as Nicholas is on the verge of giving up and declaring bankruptcy, he notices footprints in his backyard that lead him to new friends, a dangerous secret, and a plan to restore the community's fortunes.

"The Pool of Stars" is set in the American frontier during the early days of the country's expansion westward. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Jock, who sets out on a journey through the rugged wilderness in search of his missing father. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, including natural obstacles, dangerous animals, and encounters with other travelers and settlers.Central to the story is a mysterious pool of water that Jock discovers, known as the "Po...

Will these two siblings help solve a family mystery? Find out in one of the earliest Newbery Honor Award winners!Brother and sister, Oliver and Janet, are excited to spend their summer with their cousin Jasper, who has always been cheerful and fun to be around. However, when the children arrive at his home, Jasper is despondent and distracted—nothing like the cousin they know. Eventually, the children discover that their cousin has been having trouble with a neighb...

A pair of teens visiting their wealthy cousin in a sleepy seaside town stumble upon a family mystery in this suspenseful Newbery Honor Book. Oliver and Janet sense immediately that something's wrong with Cousin Jasper, who barely acknowledges their arrival and remains strangely nervous and preoccupied. The brother and sister soon realize that the trouble is not confined to their cousin's house; conflict is brewing all over the hills and farms of Medford Valley.Oliver and Janet form ...

The story centers on two siblings, Dan and Beatrice, who, during their summer vacation, explore the countryside near their new home. They stumble upon an old, mysterious house on a hill, leading them into an unexpected adventure. As they investigate the history of the house and its former inhabitants, they uncover secrets and long-forgotten stories that connect them to the past. Along the way, they face challenges that test their courage and deepen their understanding of family and friends...

Contain The Great Quest by Charles Boardman Hawes (1921) The Golden Fleece - And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum (1922) The Old Tobacco Shop, A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure by William Bowen (1921) The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon (1921) The Windy Hill by Cornelia Meigs (1922) The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting (1922) The Great Quest by Charles Boardman Hawes (1921) A roman...

The Complete Works of Cornelia MeigsThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Windy Hill2 - The Pool of Stars3 - The Pirate of Jasper Peak4 - Master Simon's Garden5 - The Island of Appledore

The story is set on the fictional Appledore Island and follows a group of children who spend their summer there. The island is depicted as a place full of mystery and adventure, providing a rich backdrop for the children’s explorations. As they explore the island, they encounter various challenges and uncover secrets, leading to personal growth and deepening friendships.The novel combines elements of adventure, mystery, and the natural beauty of the island setting. Meigs’s storytelling emp...

A family mystery is unraveled by a boy and girl visiting their uncle one summer. A fantastic tale of mystery and adventure by an incredible author in the genre! Certainly not to be missed! Meigs weaves a tale of mystery for the ages!

In "The Windy Hill," readers likely encounter a heartwarming and adventurous story set in a rural community. The novel may revolve around the experiences of a group of children or a young protagonist who discovers the wonders of nature and the importance of friendship and family.Cornelia Meigs, known for her ability to create vivid characters and evoke a strong sense of place, likely imbues the novel with themes of resilience, courage, and the beauty of the natural world. Through the prota...

Any one who knows the coast of New England will know also the Island of Appledore and just where it lies. Such a person can tell you that it is not exactly the place described in this book, that it is small and bare and rocky with no woods, no meadows, no church, or mill, or mill-creek road. Perhaps all that the story tells of it that is true is that there the rocks give forth their strange deep song, “the calling of Appledore,” as warning of a storm, that there the poppies bloom as nowher...