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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A novel to cure your Downton Abbey withdrawal . . . a delightful story about nontraditional romantic relationships, class snobbery and the everybody-knows-everybody complications of living in a small community.”—The Washington Post
The bestselling author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand returns with a breathtaking novel of love on the eve of World...
The bestselling author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand returns with a breathtaking novel of love on the eve of World...
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English
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Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired) leads a quiet life in the village of St. Mary, England, until his brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. Drawn together by their shared love of literature and the loss of their respective spouses, the Major and Mrs. Ali soon find their friendship blossoming into something more. But will their relationship survive in a society that considers...
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Series
Fairacre series volume 10
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
1st Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed.
Language
English
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Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 28
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960L
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English
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The early death of a small town councilman reveals deep-rooted conflicts in the seemingly idyllic community of Pagford, which rapidly deteriorates in the face of cultural disputes, generation clashes, and a volatile election.
6) Autumn story
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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A well-to-do little mouse, exploring on her own, experiences both pleasant and frightening adventures before she is safely home again.
Author
Series
Fairacre series volume 12
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed.
Language
English
Description
"The villagers are alarmed when they hear the startling rumor that the town's schools will be closed and the children bused to nearby Beech Green"--Amazon.
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Emmerdale volume 5
Publisher
Trapeze
Pub. Date
[2021].
Edition
[First edition?]
Language
English
Description
"December 1944, and the residents of Beckindale can't believe they're going through another wartime Christmas. Though the success of the D-Day landings earlier in the year has brought some hope to the village. The women of Emmerdale are navigating their own lives, loves and dream and as the war draws to a close, and they realise things will never be the same again. The Emmerdale girls are going to learn things are never dull where love is involved....
Author
Series
Fairacre series volume 19
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed.
Language
English
Description
"Miss Read greets her retirement with excitement, determined to prove wrong the friends who doubt that shell be able to cope. Upon her return from a trip to Florence, Miss Read is ready to settle down to a stream of lazy days. Of course, thats not about to happen. The eccentric Fairacre characters weave a colorful background as the beloved schoolmistress tackles new problems ranging from coping with strange electronic appliances to the worries of...
11) Winter story
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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Snow is falling and deep drifts cover the doors and windows of Brambly Hedge. The Toadflax children have never seen snow before and are so excited when they discover there is to be a Snow Ball. The little mice watch wide-eyed as all the preparations are made. At last everything is ready and the Ball can begin ... For more than thirty years, the mice of Brambly Hedge have delighted children and adults alike, all over the world. - Publishers description....
12) The stolen one
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
©2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
After the death of her foster mother, sixteen-year-old Kat goes to London to seek the answers to her parentage, and surprisingly finds herself invited into Queen Elizabeth's court.
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