Books with author Ann Wilson

This book was published in 1913.PREFACE The author does not claim invariable "fidelity to truth" in the following pages. On the contrary, would prefer that the book be received as fiction, with only such an admixture of fact as the memories and observations of any life will supply. Happening to teach within a mile or two of the battlefield of Sayler's Creek, or Sailor's Creek, as it is generally known, while the events of those stirring times were still freshly and vividly remembered it was easy to imbibe the spirit and atmosphere of the place and period. Many incidents came to hand ready made, others — well, the novelist has the privi- lege, I believe, of supplying from the realms of fancy whatever seems desirable to make a good story. The battle, one of the fiercest as well as one of the last of the Civil War, the passing of the two armies in rapid succession through that section of Virginia, and the demoralizing state of lawlessness, poverty and depression consequent on the close of the war are still ineradicable memories to many, and in using them for the background of my story, those who have lived in the county through it all think my por- trayal of the condition of things not very greatly exaggerated. At any rate, my labor shall not have been in vain if any reader shall be led thereby to appreciate more fully the dire perils through which the South, both white and black, passed during that transitional pe- riod, and to realize with some kindly indulgence that the deplorable harvest of crime which has of late years swept over the country is but the natural, in- evitable outgrowth of that upheaval of social condi- tions, and, to wait with more patient forbearance for time's readjustments. As we all know, there are always emissaries of evil ready at hand to use for their own profit those who from any cause have their weak side suddenly left unprotected. This was the case with the Southern negro. And the Southern whites who lived through those times declare that it is only a miracle of gracious Providence any of the Saxon race are left to tell the tale.

It's my party and I'll bark if I want toSummer has two weeks to plan a surprise party for her glamorous older sister April. Summer realizes that it is also her dog Honey's birthday that week—and therefore decides to plan a joint party. She decides not to mention the whole "puppy" part of the plan to anyone except her most bestest friend Molly Cook. Cut to party day and utter mayhem is slowly unfolding. Someone tries a dog biscuit thinking it's a trendy new kind of snack while Honey and her doggy guests are tugging on the tablecloth, tearing open presents, and trashing the house. Meanwhile April—who has been told to keep away until the last minute—is becoming more and more suspicious. How will she react to the canine takeover of her special day?

The first book in a new series about a young girl who finally convinces her parents to get her a puppy, and all of the adventures and chaos that ensueIn my life I have wished a million thousand times for a puppy, so I was officially over the moon when I finally obtained parental consent to get Honey—the most absolutely softest and velvetest Golden Labrador you have ever imagined. Since she moved in we have had some extremely funny adventures while dealing with my weird sister April's frankly unfortunate love crush on Honey's vet. It has all been rather manic, but luckily I am an expert in defusing the tension and staying ahead of the game when it comes to this sort of situation, as you will see.

Honey the dog is having puppies—seven times the fun, seven times the complete-and-utter chaosLife has been a bit yawnsome since Summer Holly Love trained her golden Labrador, Honey, to become a "Doggy of Well-Behaved and Quietish Proportions." Which is why it's so fantastic that Honey is expecting her very own litter of pups! Now that she is a mother-to-be, her eating habits have gone loop-the-loop crazy, and she keeps building strange nests all over our house. Meanwhile, Summer is having to sort out her sister's dramas with her boyfriend, Nick the vet, who has been spending rather a lot of time with his new nurse, Felicity Shufflebottom. Will the arrival of Honey's tiny pups make everyone happier or will our household simply dissolve into mayhem and chaos?

Vlad is the youngest member of the Impaler family, the bravest vampires that ever lived. But Vlad isn’t very brave at all. He’s even a little bit scared of the dark! Vlad’s parents are off to Transylvania and they’re leaving Vlad at Misery Manor under the watchful (short-sighted) eye of Grandpa Gory. Vlad is delighted – he’ll be able to sneak off to human school much more easily now! But there’s a catch – Vlad’s parents have set him a whole list of vampire challenges to complete before their return – if he can’t impress them, there’ll be trouble! A gentle and funny story of a little vampire who wishes he was human – this is DIARY OF A WIMPY KID meets Hotel Transylvania.

POP UP version.Young Ann Cummings joyously plays through a days preparations for her famous friend, Duke Ellington's upcoming visit. From mischief with her brother, Eddie, to scootering about under the bright summer sky running errands for her mother and Duke Day. Annie is based on true events, set in Old Orchard Beach, Maine circa 1937. Annie goes through her day, culminating in the arrival of jazz icon Duke Ellington. A taste of a little known history told in syncopated rhyme, fun phrases and rich language and bold illustrations. Unexpected pop ups add detail and other tidbits of interest and history. For ages 4-90. Large print.

What happens when two families are smitten by the same kitten? A sequel to Kitten KaboodleBertie Fletcher is back! She's happier than a cat who's got the custard when she gets Jaffa, her very own beautiful marmalade kitten. Even Dad seems to have come to terms with the whole pet-owning thing. But then the horrendously over-perfect Meerley family arrives on the scene and Jaffa is caught in a tug-of-love between them and Bertie. Who will Jaffa decide she wants to live with? May the best family win!