Books with author Carlton Wallace

In a 1920s seaside town, Clare discovers a mysterious glass house in the backyard of her new summer home. There she falls in love with Jack, the ghost of a boy who can’t remember who he was before he died. Their romance is a haven for her from the cruel pranks of her society friends, especially her best friend, Bridget, who can’t wait to grow up and embark on romances of her own. As Clare begins to suspect an affair between her mother and Bridget's father, she retreats to the glass house. But that haven begins to crack when she realizes that Jack has lied to her about his name . . . From a dazzling and fearless new voice comes a shimmering story full of wonder and mystery, in a world where every character is haunted by lingering ghosts of love.

In a 1920s seaside town, Clare discovers a mysterious glass house in the backyard of her new summer home. There she falls in love with Jack, the ghost of a boy who can’t remember who he was before he died. Their romance is a haven for her from the cruel pranks of her society friends, especially her best friend, Bridget, who can’t wait to grow up and embark on romances of her own. As Clare begins to suspect an affair between her mother and Bridget's father, she retreats to the glass house. But that haven begins to crack when she realizes that Jack has lied to her about his name . . . From a dazzling and fearless new voice comes a shimmering story full of wonder and mystery, in a world where every character is haunted by lingering ghosts of love.

Have you ever wondered how to identify animal tracks? Or how to send Morse code? Or just how long a furlong really is? Packed with a wide range of useful information and plentiful factoids from around the world, this is a boy’s guide to adventurous and successful living both at school and in the real world. It offers a fascinating compendium of world facts, tables, mathematical formulae, codes, sports records, animal data, hiking hints, and much more. First published in 1958 and reprinted here in facsimile, this pocket guide promises a nostalgic and amusing trip back in time for men young and old.

In a 1920s seaside town, Clare discovers a mysterious glass house in the backyard of her new summer home. There she falls in love with Jack, the ghost of a boy who can’t remember who he was before he died. Their romance is a haven for her from the company of her society friends who can’t wait to grow up and embark on romances of their own. But that haven begins to crack when she realizes that Jack has lied to her about his name . . .

Have you ever wondered how to identify animal tracks? Or how to send Morse code? Or just how long a furlong really is? Packed with a wide range of useful information and plentiful factoids from around the world, this is a boy’s guide to adventurous and successful living both at school and in the real world. It offers a fascinating compendium of world facts, tables, mathematical formulae, codes, sports records, animal data, hiking hints, and much more. First published in 1958 and reprinted here in facsimile, this pocket guide promises a nostalgic and amusing trip back in time for men young and old.