Books with author Julian Francis

Several years ago on a horse-drawn tour of old Prague, my (then) six-year-old niece requested, “Uncle Julian, tell me a story about the olden days.” And, as bid, I began with a simplistic and rather approximate tale based on the French Revolution.Back home in London, I looked on the Internet and asked in my local bookshop for books of a similar nature suitable for this age group... largely drawing a blank.These twelve stories (there could be more one day) seek to encourage empathy between the reader and people who lived in the past... to encourage a feel for history. I tried to keep the stories short enough to read at bedtime (and not discourage independent readers). As the stories developed, my reader grew older, the stories grew a little longer, and maybe darker / more political. There also crept in the need to address historical gender inequality... and far too many ellipses.Whilst attempting not to stray too far from accepted history, I have also purposefully avoided facts and dates – these stories are meant to be enjoyable, perhaps thought-provoking... but there will be no exam!When children are developing an interest in the world about them... how it works, how it has come to be and how their own story fits into the bigger one, stories from the past can kindle curiosity and broaden understanding. When they are older there will be time enough for the learning of facts, dates and details.

Jo (Josephine) is twelve and a half, and not particularly looking forward to yet another family fortnight in North Wales.Despite her earlier misgivings, however, the holiday takes a definite turn for the better as she gets to know some of the locals… including an eighteenth century pirate! Clearly he needs her help to understand and deal with the modern world, and together they make a great team.The story contains a mixture of reality and fantasy, but which is which? You decide. The greatest gift a child can be given is… time.

Children love these fun-shaped characters as they experience the ups and downs of life on Hexagon Hill. Meet, among others, Diamond Dog as he struggles with his musical muse; Mixed-up Mouse overcoming her shyness; Starfish who needs a lesson in humility; and the mysterious Spinning Spider who binds them all together.These friends all have a story to share, and a story written to help build your child's confidence in langauge.Eight complete stories in this edition. Who's your favourite furry friend?

How would you feel if the man you fell in love with turned out to be a prince? Well, the beautiful Melissa is about to find out. . . When Prince Jules and his trusty terrier Snuff find a hidden path leading to a beautiful manor - and a pretty young maiden - little do they know that heavenly powers are behind their meeting. Romance soon blossoms, but little does Melissa know that her Jules is actually a prince! Invited to the palace to be his partner at the grand ball, she soon learns that her lover is not all that he seems. . . Will love conquer all and the prince finally get to dance with the woman he loves?

Our family celebrates God every day, from the time we wake up until the time we go to bed. In the morning, we read the Bible and praise God for all our blessings. During the day, we enjoy the beauty of nature given to us by God. In the evening, we think about every good moment, where we did the right thing, and then we think about the things that went wrong and ask God's forgiveness. Our family's faith carries us through each day. Aiming at an elementary level of daily examinations of conscience, this illustrated children's story seeks to support parents in the efforts to build strong Christian values in the families from their children's earliest years. Through these words and illustrations, children may learn the importance of cheerfully striving to live out the greatest prayer in the Bible, the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13).

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How would you feel if the man you fell in love with turned out to be a prince? Well, the beautiful Melissa is about to find out. . . When Prince Jules and his trusty terrier Snuff find a hidden path leading to a beautiful manor and a pretty young maiden little do they know that heavenly powers are behind their meeting. Romance soon blossoms, but little does Melissa know that her Jules is actually a prince! Invited to the palace to be his partner at the grand ball, she soon learns that her lover is not all that he seems. . . Will love conquer all and the prince finally get to dance with the woman he loves?

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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. 1866 Excerpt: ... say all is over between us for ever. I have, however, one comfort in all this miserable business, and that is, I can have the pleasure of restoring the ring; the one you lost last night, and that you so very highly prize. I found it sighs at Lady Lisle's, in the boudoir, at about one o'clock; it dropped, I think, off Mrs. Diamond's finger, as I picked it up just where she sat. Hands him the ring. Capt. D. Takes the ring; looks very much confused. (Aside.) So that is what it all means. How like a fool I must look, and how confoundedly like a fool I feel! Aloud. Flora, you have, I fear, more, after all, to forgive than I have; but do not for a moment believe my going was premeditated. Some of our fellows went, and persuaded me to accompany them: a brother officer took my duty. Above all, do not think I gave away your ring to any one. Come, let us be friends, my darling, and forget it all. Lady F. Oh, Charley, and I believed in you so entirely! Capt. D. And believe me still, Flo. I would not lose a smile from your lips, or bring a frown to your brow, to please all the women in London. Mrs. D. That is very charming. Now, like good children, kiss and be friends; and for ever forget this ring's little misadventure. Capt. D. I shall always keep this, and replace it in your jewel-box by the prettiest at Emanuel's to-morrow. Lady F. Ah, Charley, you gave me one at St. George's, three months ago, that I would not exchange for all in his establishment. Mrs. D. Very prettily said. Now let us go into the park. Fan-Fan is quite pining for a little fresh air. Curtain falls. Second Syllable, " Let.' Characters. Mb. and Mrs. Poddles. Mart, the Maid-servant. Scene.--A small Parlour in London. Mr. and Mrs. P. seated at a small table. Mrs. P. working, Mr. P. poring over ...

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