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8361) The Speckled Band
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Miss Julia Stoner of Stoke Moran. The cause of death remains unknown.
The mysterious noises last heard around the time of Julia Stoner's death are back. Her sister Helen knows it is simply a matter of time before she suffers the same fate. There is a dark plot...
8362) The Blue Carbuncle
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar yesterday. A reward of £1,000 has been offered by the countess for information leading to the stone's return ...
While the police work to trace a missing diamond, Holmes attempts to reunite a Christmas dinner and...
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Betty White's Pet Set volume 30
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With guest Bill Bixby of The Incredible Hulk and his dog plus Japanese breeds and baby Emus.
8364) The Three Students
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
'Mr Holmes - I beg for your assistance. I cannot engage the police. If news of this dreadful scandal were to reach the public, the reputation of this university would be utterly destroyed.'
A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre...
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This story is excerpted from The Emperor's New Clothes: And Other Stories by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humour that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces curious characters in this mesmerising story based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.
8366) The Six Napoleons
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
Kensington Outrage. Murder by Madman. Both the experienced detective, Mr Lestrade, and consulting expert, Mr Sherlock Holmes, have come to the same answer. The horrible series of events is the work of a madman, not a common criminal. No other story can explain the facts.
Someone is smashing Napoleon statues and...
8368) The Dying Detective
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
'Well, Watson, something bad has happened to me,' Holmes said. 'It seems I'm not indestructible after all.'
Watson's worst fears have come true: his best friend, Sherlock Holmes, is dying! Watson is desperate to help, but Holmes is being his usual stubborn self and refuses to see a doctor. Yet with deadly traps,...
8369) The Lion's Mane
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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
Mr McPherson shook his head, squeezed his hands into tight fists and, using the last of strength, said:
'The lion's mane'.
Retired now and living in Sussex, Holmes' life should be perfectly peaceful. But when a local teacher drops dead in front of him, Holmes is thrown back into the world of dangerous detective...
8370) Mr. & Mrs. North
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This week's episode features the crime solving duo of Mr. and Mrs. North. We also have comedy with Phil Harris and Alice Faye and The Charlie McCarthy Show. Plus, The Molle Mystery Theatre, The Cavalcade of America and This is Your FBI.
8371) Dr. Wainright's Patient
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In 1858 Yates was made editor of a new paper called Town Talk. His first number contained a laudatory article on Dickens, and the second a disparaging one on Thackeray, containing various personal references to private matters. Thackeray brought the article before the committee of the Garrick Club, of which he contended that Yates had made improper use, and the result was that Yates was expelled from the club. Besides editing the magazine Temple Bar...
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A collection of some of George MacDonald's greatest short stories, this bundle brings together the lessons and delightful tales of The Golden Key & The Giant's Heart, The Light Princess, The Wise Woman, and The Day Boy and the Night Girl. MacDonald is one of the most influential fiction writers and is famous for his eye-opening parables and extraordinary fantasies. This collection of stories offers bold and beautiful insights to love, loss, growth,...
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Renowned voice actor Jim Weiss presents Dickens' beloved story of miserly Scrooge, ghostly visitors, and human compassion. The O. Henry and Bret Harte masterpieces also included here will make holiday literature year-round favorites on this masterful recording. Includes three stories: A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi, and Dick Spindler's Family Christmas
8375) The Story of Seabiscuit
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Shirley Temple stars in this fictionalized story about the famous champion race horse. Problems arise when her love for Seabiscuit's jockey is frowned upon by her uncle.
8376) Increíble Austen: Emma
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Emma Woodhouse es inteligente, rica e independiente, y no tiene nada claro si quiere casarse.
Lo que sí le gusta es hacer de celestina con sus vecinos, a pesar del consejo de su amigo Knightley, que la advierte del peligro de entrometerse en las vidas de los demás. Pero su éxito más reciente -la boda de su institutriz- la convence de que es capaz de encontrar la pareja perfecta de cualquiera.
¿Seguirá la buena racha de Emma?
¿O fracasarán...
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Betty White's Pet Set volume 21
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With guest Amanda Blake of Gunsmoke with her Poodles plus Khan the cheetah and African wildlife.
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In this tale, a powerful witch attempts to control others' perception of the world and subjugates a baby boy and baby girl to different experiments, attempting to gain knowledge and power. These two young people grow into opposites and must learn to conquer their fears and rejoice in the differences of others in order to become whole again.
This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and...
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Betty White's Pet Set volume 14
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With guest Bob Crane of Hogan's Heroes and his pets plus zebras and otters.
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Betty White's Pet Set volume 3
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With guest James Brolin of Hotel and his Great Dane and Apaloosa horses plus Asian elephants.
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