The classic story of orphaned Mary who has been sent to stay at her uncle's manor house in Yorkshire, following the death of her parents from cholera. Mary is spoilt and sickly, but her life changes for the better when she discovers the secret walled garden in the grounds of the house.
Troy Howell Books
Whale in a Fishbowl
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
I'm Piper, said the girl. And you're lovely. Wednesday's reflection shone in Piper's eyes. But you don't belong in there. Wednesday is a whale, who lives in a fishbowl. She is called Wednesday because she is right in the middle of everything. She lives in the middle of the busy streets, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. But, if she jumps high enough she can see a calm bit of blue in the distance. She doesn't know what this blue is, but her heart leaps when she sees it. When a little girl tells Wednesday she belongs in the sea, she doesn't know what she means. What is the sea? Wednesday has never seen it... or has she? Touching and uplifting, this beautiful story is about longing to be free and finding your place in the world.
Je n'aurai plus jamais de chien
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
L'amitié de Daniel pour son chien Capitaine, puis, après sa mort, pour une chienne abandonnée.