Oliver Ho
Author
Language
English
Description
Set during the Civil War, but more powerful today than ever. A young man enlists in the Union Army, but nervously wonders how he will react to the blood, violence, and death of a real battle. When that terrible day arrives, he flees the fighting in terror. But his cowardly behavior gnaws at his conscience, and he searches for redemption for what he has done.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
An abridged version of the tale of the four Musketeers' final adventure during which they plot to replace King Louis XIV of France with the mysterious, masked prisoner in the Bastille believed to be Louis' falsely imprisoned twin brother and the true king.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
An abridged version of the tale set in the spring of 1863 when, while engaged in the fierce battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war.
Author
Language
English
Description
"A swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derring-do, it is set in France during the 1620s and richly populated with romantic heroes, unattainable heroines, kings, queens, cavaliers, and criminals in a whirl of adventure, espionage, conspiracy, murder, vengeance, love, scandal, and suspense. Dumas transforms major and minor historical figures into larger-than-life characters: the brave d'Artagnan, an impetuous young man in pursuit of glory; the...
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
All for one and one for all! That's the rallying cry of the Musketeers—guards of the French King—and the call to adventure for young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet Musketeer D'Artagnan use their wits and their swords to battle an evil Cardinal, the traitorous Milady, and other enemies of the French court.
Author
Series
Publisher
Joe Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"There are adventures and laughter aplenty in this magical collection of Disney Princess comic strips. Join Ariel, Tiana, Merida, Belle, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, and more, as all of your favorite princesses return for giggle after giggle. Tag along as Ariel discovers what sharks dream about, discover what happens when Snow White goes to the mine with the Dwarfs, count the stars with Rapunzel, and so much more in these laugh-out-loud comic...
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of Ron Kovic, a young man who volunteered for the Vietnam War, was wounded, and returned paralyzed from the mid-chest down. He later became a new voice for those disenchanted with the war.