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As a baby, Jeanne Angelot was found abandoned under a tree on the outskirts of an encampment in Detroit. Though there were a number of items packed inside her blankets, no one was able to decipher the clues and determine the infant's true identity. Jeanne is taken in by a wealthy family and has grown up to be a spirited, independent little girl.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-759-0

When little Hannah Ann's father first proposes the idea of a trip to New York, she's beside herself with excitement. As the day of the journey approaches, she can hardly stand the anticipation. Despite a few misadventures, the vacation fully lives up to her expectations. Younger readers will enjoy this look back at the early history of the Big Apple.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-764-4

A young man named Chilian Leverett finds himself the guardian of a little girl named Cynthia, whose father — an old chum of Chilian's — is on the verge of succumbing to a terminal illness. Cynthia soon endears herself to everyone in the household and spends some time getting to know her new town, Salem, Massachusetts.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-761-3

Orphaned and abandoned, young Renee de Longueville has been passed between relatives and family friends. Traveling from France to the new world, she meets her grouchy grandfather, who gives her a less than pleasant welcome. But even though it grew out of tragic circumstances, Renee cherishes her trip to the American city of St. Louis and drinks in the bustling burg's many charms.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-754-5

In this delightful reimagining of the age-old fairytale, lovely but desperately poor Marilla struggles with a massive workload in her job as a domestic servant. Will she ever escape her dire circumstances and find true love? This charming tale is sure to please readers of all ages.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-416-0

In this engaging novel, Amanda Minnie Douglas spins a tale of a sweet romance blooming among unlikely partners. An idealistic young woman who has made social justice her life's work attempts to change the outlook of a materialistic mill owner. Can she turn things around for the town — and find love along the way?
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-763-7

Creator of the popular "Little Girl" series of historical chapter books for juvenile readers, Amanda Minnie Douglas also created the "Kathie" series, which addresses serious issues from a moral and sometimes religious perspective. In Kathie's Soldiers, the reality of the Civil War is looming, and families have to make some difficult decisions.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-758-3

Amanda Minnie Douglas was an American writer who composed works primarily for younger audiences. Although her early efforts were highly "didactic" works in keeping with the Victorian mores of the time, she later began to write in a more modern mode. During this period, she updated a number of classic fairy tales and folk tales for early-twentieth-century audiences. Her charming take on The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe is sure to capture the imagination of younger readers.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-866-3