Books with author Christopher Moroney

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ...the shop for him while he's gone." "Is that so?" said Aubrey. "Well, now, I've got to be in Brooklyn on: Monday, on business. Maybe Mrs. Mifflin would let me come in and buy some books from you." "Customers always welcome," said Mrs. Mifflin. "I've taken a fancy to that Cromwell book," said Aubrey. "What do you suppose Mr. Mifflin would sell it for?" "I think that book must be valuable," said Titania. "Somebody came in this afternoon and wanted to buy it, but Mr. Mifflin wouldn't part with it. He says it's one of his favourites. Gracious, what a weird film this is!" The fantastic absurdities of Tarzan proceeded on the screen, tearing celluloid passions to tatters, but Aubrey found the strong man of the jungle coming almost too close to his own imperious instincts. Was not

The Haunted Bookshop was a delightful place, especially of an evening, when its drowsy alcoves were kindled with the brightness of lamps shining on the rows of volumes. Many a passer-by would stumble down the steps from the street in sheer curiosity; others, familiar visitors, dropped in with the same comfortable emotion that a man feels on entering his club.

As an enemy closes in, the stakes are higher than everA plea from a dying friend.A strange and unfamiliar world.Dark forces closing in.Joshua's life and all those from this new island realm are in mortal peril. Can Joshua free his people? Will he survive before his nemesis destroys everything? Only one thing is certain: Sacrifices will need to be made.Do you love a good adventure? Do you enjoy epic battles and magic? You'll love the Portallas series because each book takes you instantly to a new world.Transport now!

In this charming book for young adults, Christopher Morgan tells about his experiences growing up in Philadelphia. It wasn’t easy and he learned valuable lessons along the way. He discovers a joy for God, a love of learning, and a passion to help others. He shares his reflections both from his perspective when he was a kid and then as an adult talking to his own son.

This wonderful story by Christopher Morley is the humourous tale of an anthropomorphised dog called Mr. Gissing and his search for truth, god and the meaning of life. Christopher Morley was a well known American journalist, novelist and essayist. His works include The Eighth Sin (1912), Parnassus on Wheels (1917), Haunted Bookshop (1919), Pipefuls (1920) and many others. This book, Where the Blue Begins was originally published in 1922 and is here republished with a new biography of the author. A delicious satirical fantasy, in which humanity wears a dog collar.'Mr. Morley is a master of consequent inconsequence. His humour and irony are excellent, and his satire is only the more salient for the delicate and ingenuous fantasy in which it is set.' Manchester Guardian.

Temples, obelisks, tombs and a magical quest.A new world to exploreNew challenges to overcomeNo memories to rely onJoshua and his friends land in Asteena in the Valley of Edufu, where they find their memories have been removed. Joshua must make his way throughout the land, stopping at temples and avoiding deadly creatures, to restore a critical memory needed to defeat his mortal enemy.With his mind playing tricks on him, he doesn't know whom to trust. This king is sending him help but not all is as it seems with the power behind the throne.Do you love a good adventure? Do you enjoy epic battles and magic? You'll love the Portallas series because each book takes you instantly to a new world.Transport now!