Books with author Julie Kavanagh

Excerpt from Silvia, Vol. 2 of 3It is quite fine, she thought, peeping out of her window besides that, white snow is so pretty I So she dressed without loss of time, wrapped herself up in her furs, which were both warm and becoming, and went down to the terrace.She took a few turns up and down; then wearying of this monotonous promenade, she entered the avenue facing Mr. Meredith's study. The shutters of his windows were still closed besides, she knew he was never there at this early hour.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Grandpa’s Magic Glove is a compelling story about a family. It begins with the grandchild’s baseball game that does not go well. Members of the family come together to help solve the problem. Grandpa comes to the rescue and offers advice and a special gift of a baseball glove. The gift turns out to be Grandpa’s advice. This story helps children understand the importance of faith, self-determination, and family. In the end, the child learns how to believe in yourself, have good thoughts, and keep trying!

Excerpt from Grace Lee, Vol. 1 of 3: A TaleA gust of wind swept by the house; it died far away with a faint murmur on wild moors. The young girl bent her ear and listened. How far that wind has come, she thought; how far it must be going - how wide the world must be. She put her book away; she left the room; she went up to the highest part of the house, a terrace on the roof. The snow fell on her bare head; the keen north wind blew back her hair from her face, but her blood was ardent and young her cheek only freshened to feel the blast, she only shook her head and smiled at the falling snow. She looked around her; a wide, white plain spread to the foot of white hills; a pale sky met a paler horizon; she clasped her hands on her bosom; she raised herself on tiptoe; she stretched her slender neck, and bent a keen, eagle look that seemed as if it would pierce every barrier. Ah! She thought again, how wide the world must be! And seized with a wanderer's.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Grace Lee, Vol. 2 She ushered him in. So, he thought, it seems she will admit no one, and that I am excepted. Phoebe preceded him up to the drawing-room door, pronounced his name, then closed the door upon him and left him. The drawing-room was brilliantly lit; it was adorned with flowers, too, and a warm and perfumed air stole softly on the senses. The furniture was the same as in Mrs. Lee's time, but perfect taste had so subdued every thing into harmony that you forgot its existence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Grace Lee, Vol. 3 of 3: A TaleAnd so, Mr. Owen, said Lily, when he called the next day, you are sending me away in order to have Grace all to yourself. Oh you may look; she is not here. However here is her image to charm your constant eyes; and she placed before him a small but exquisite miniature of Grace.He took it in the hollow of his hand, and sitting back looked, at it long and earnestly. Many would have called it a flattered likeness, for it showed Grace as she only looked sometimes.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.