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Books with author O. T. (Terry) Nelson

  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. (Terry) Nelson

    Paperback (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults. Lisa and her younger brother Todd are struggling to stay alive in a world where no one is safe. Other children along Grand Avenue need help as well. They band together to find food, shelter, and protection from dangerous gangs invading their neighborhood. When Tom Logan and his army start making threats, Lisa comes up with a plan and leads her group to a safer place. But how far is she willing to go to protect what's hers?
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel

    O. T. (Terry) Nelson, Joëlle Jones

    eBook (Graphic Universe TM, Nov. 1, 2013)
    A deadly virus killed every adult on Earth, leaving only the kids behind. With her parents gone, Lisa is responsible for her little brother, Todd. She has to make sure they stay alive. Many kids are sick or starving, and fierce gangs are stealing and destroying everything they find. Lots of people have given up, but on Grand Avenue, some kids are surviving. Because of Lisa. Lisa figured out how to give the kids on Grand Avenue food, homes, and protection against the gangs. But Tom Logan and his army are determined to take that away and rule the streets themselves. How long can Lisa's group keep fighting them off? They need to find a place to live safely. A strong place. A secret place. In a world like this, someone has to take charge. But does Lisa have the strength to take charge of a whole city?
  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. Nelson

    eBook (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2013)
    A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults. Lisa and her younger brother Todd are struggling to stay alive in a world where no one is safe. Other children along Grand Avenue need help as well. They band together to find food, shelter, and protection from dangerous gangs invading their neighborhood. When Tom Logan and his army start making threats, Lisa comes up with a plan and leads her group to a safer place. But how far is she willing to go to protect what's hers?
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel

    O. T. (Terry) Nelson, Joëlle Jones

    Paperback (Graphic Universe TM, Jan. 1, 2012)
    A deadly virus killed every adult on Earth, leaving only the kids behind. With her parents gone, Lisa is responsible for her little brother, Todd. She has to make sure they stay alive. Many kids are sick or starving, and fierce gangs are stealing and destroying everything they find. Lots of people have given up, but on Grand Avenue, some kids are surviving. Because of Lisa. Lisa figured out how to give the kids on Grand Avenue food, homes, and protection against the gangs. But Tom Logan and his army are determined to take that away and rule the streets themselves. How long can Lisa's group keep fighting them off? They need to find a place to live safely. A strong place. A secret place. In a world like this, someone has to take charge. But does Lisa have the strength to take charge of a whole city?
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  • The Girl Who Owned A City

    O.T. Nelson

    Mass Market Paperback (Laurel Leaf, Sept. 15, 1977)
    A killing virus has swept the earth, sparing only children through the age of twelve. There is chaos everywhere, even in formely prosperous mid-America. Gangs and fierce armies of children begin to form almost immediately. It would be the same for the children on Grand Avenue but for Lisa, a ten-year-old girl who becomes their leader. Because of Lisa, they have food, even toys, in abundance. And now they can protect themselves from the fierce gangs that roam the neighborhoods. But for how long? Then Lisa conceives the idea of a fortress, a city in which the children could live safely and happily always, and she intends to lead them there.
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O T Nelson

    Hardcover (Graphic Universe, )
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. Nelson

    Library Binding (Runestone Pr, June 1, 1995)
    In the chaotic and violent wake of a worldwide plague that spared only children, Lisa Nelson organizes a secluded but strong utopian society
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. Nelson

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Feb. 1, 1995)
    When a plague sweeps over the earth killing everyone except children under twelve, ten-year-old Lisa organizes a group to rebuild a new way of life.
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  • Let The Children Play

    Terry G Nelson Sr

    Paperback (Outskirts Press, June 28, 2020)
    This is a must-read book for children and families. Let the children play is not your ordinary children's book. It is the second book from master storyteller Terry G. Nelson Sr. The stories in this book will grab the child's, young teen and even grownups attention. The stories seem to come alive and jump off the pages. You will be able to visualize each story. In today's society we must come to see that the children are our future and they must be taught life's lessons while they are young. And a good book can be part of the teaching. And when they get older there will be something in their hearts and minds to fall back on. So if you are looking for a good book this is a good book. Writing the Vision was the beginning, Let the Children Play is the continuation, and it is only the beginning. There are more amazing stories and inspiring messages to come. Let's change the world by letting the children play. When you get your copy, you will be sure to want one for a friend or family member. This book will be a blessing.
  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. Nelson

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 1977)
    A killing virus has swept the earth, sparing only children through the age of twelve. There is chaos everywhere, even in formely prosperous mid-America. Gangs and fierce armies of children begin to form almost immediately. It would be the same for the children on Grand Avenue but for Lisa, a ten-year-old girl who becomes their leader. Because of Lisa, they have food, even toys, in abundance. And now they can protect themselves from the fierce gangs that roam the neighborhoods. But for how long? Then Lisa conceives the idea of a fortress, a city in which the children could live safely and happily always, and she intends to lead them there.
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  • The Girl Who Owned A City

    O.T. Nelson

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 15, 1977)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When a plague sweeps over the earth killing everyone except children under twelve, 10-year-old Lisa organizes a group to rebuild a new way of life.
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  • The Girl Who Owned a City

    O. T. Nelson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1975)
    When a plague sweeps over the earth killing everyone except children under twelve, ten-year-old Lisa organizes a group to rebuild a new way of life.
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