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(0)James Riley
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Listed by Abraham Lincoln, alongside the Bible and Pilgrim's Progress, as one of the books that most influenced his life, few true tales of adventure and survival are as astonishing as this one. Shipwrecked off the western coast of North Africa in August of 1815, James Riley and his crew had no idea of the trials awaiting them as they gathered their beached belongings. They would be captured by a band of nomadic Arabs, herded across the Sahara Desert,...
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First published in 1883, this charming book includes many of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer" and "When the Frost Is on the Punkin." Also graced by noted Brown County artist Will Vawter's folksy illustrations of farm scenes from our past, this Library of Indiana Classics edition faithfully reproduces the 1905 edition. A must-have for Riley enthusiasts everywhere, it offers a warm look at how farm...
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Famous for his nostalgic poems invoking the people and places of rural Indiana, James Whitcomb Riley (1849—1916) earned himself the nickname "the Hoosier poet." His verse also earned him election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the gold medal of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and several honorary degrees.
This volume contains a rich selection of his best and most familiar poems - filled with the warmth, humor, and picturesque...
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A must-have for Riley enthusiasts everywhere, this classic book has been faithfully reproduced for Indiana's state bicentennial. Now with an introduction by lifelong Riley enthusiast and former Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, this charming book contains 39 of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "Old Aunt Mary's," "Little Orphant Annie," and "The Raggedy Man." Graced by noted Brown County artist Will Vawter's illustrations of such...
7) A Cup of Tea
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English
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In the quaint and cozy realm of a humble teacup, a world of enchantment unfolds. "A Cup of Tea" by James Whitcomb Riley invites you on a whimsical journey through the heart of a simple yet profound ritual.
As the steam rises and the aroma fills the air, a tapestry of memories, emotions, and reflections is woven. From the warmth of companionship to the solace of solitude, each sip unveils a hidden treasure. Prepare to be transported to a realm where...
8) In the Dark
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English
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In the quaint town of Greenfield, where shadows dance and secrets whisper, a tale unfolds that will forever haunt the hearts of its inhabitants. "In the Dark" by James Whitcomb Riley is a haunting and atmospheric masterpiece that delves into the depths of human nature and the darkness that can lurk within. As the night descends, a group of friends gather around a flickering fire, sharing stories that chill the blood and stir the imagination. But as...
10) Story thieves: 1
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Story thieves volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the school library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.
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Revenge of magic volume 1
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
Description
When long-dead magical creatures are discovered all around the world, each with a buried book of magic, the governments of the world want to unlock the power of the books, but need the help of kids to harness the magical power.
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Revenge of magic volume 2
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Fort Fitzgerald can't stop having nightmares about the day his father was taken from him in an attack on Washington, DC. In these dreams, an Old One, an evil beyond comprehension, demands the location of the last dragon. But other than some dragon skeletons dug up with the books of magic on Discovery Day, Fort has never seen a dragon before. Could there still be one left alive? And weirdly, Forts not the only one at the Oppenheimer School...
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Revenge of magic volume 3
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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When time traveling students from a British magic school warn of a coming world war, Fort and his friends at the Oppenheimer magic school try to change the future without making things worse.
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Story thieves volume 5
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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After Nobody destroys the connection between fictional and nonfictional worlds, causing nonfictional people to lose their imaginations, Owen and Bethany must risk everything to save multiple realities.
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Story thieves volume 4
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Owen is trapped in a time travel plot-your-own-adventure book, controlled by the reader, and a bizarre fellow prisoner, Kara Dox, might be his only hope for escaping to save Bethany.
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Revenge of magic volume 5
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Fort and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they prepare for the final battle to prevent the Old Ones from returning and destroying humanity.
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Once upon another time volume 1
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
Description
Lena has a problem: she is a twelve-year-old giant child, but she is still only the size of a human: rejected by the giant king, she and her enormous talking cat, Rufus, go down to the human world seeking some magic that will restore her to her rightful status; Jin is a twelve-year-old genie, not yet allowed his full powers, and at the moment tied, for two more wishes, to the Golden King, an annoying, nasty tyrant who has sent him on a quest--and...
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Half upon a time series volume 3
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
Description
Knights, fairy godmothers, giants and beanstalks-- all of these and more fill the pages of the conclusion to the Half Upon a Time trilogy.
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Revenge of magic volume 4
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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The future has been saved, but at a cost: Fort Fitzgerald has been expelled from the Oppenheimer School, and some of Fort's friends have been lost in time. But time is the one thing Fort, Rachel, and Jia don't have, as they'll soon be facing one of the eternal Old Ones, the Timeless One, for the fate of the world. If they lose, the Old Ones will return, and humanity is doomed. If they win, the Old Ones will still return, and humanity is doomed. Because...