Books with author William J Long

In this bright and action-packed board book, favorite trucks are here to save the day!Whether it's a flat tire or a kitten stuck in a tree, trucks come to the rescue in this board book. Kids will love repeating the refrain "to the rescue!" with each different truck—fire truck, vacuum truck, tow truck, and more. William Low's characteristically beautiful art brings these big machines to life.

Five times Locke's books made the list of bestselling novels in the United States for the year as determined by the New York Times. Probably the most famous of Locke's books adapted to the screen was the 1918 Pickford Film Corporation production of Stella Maris starring Mary Pickford. In addition, four of his books were made into Broadway plays, two of which Locke wrote and were produced by Charles Frohman. Poor Stella Maris. She’s a rich crippled girl who lives her life under the generous protection of her wealthy aunt and uncle. They keep her propped up in bed in luxurious surroundings, shielding her from all the evils of the world. She is an angelic creature, exalted by everyone around her. The sign on her door reads: "All unhappiness and world wisdom leave outside. Those without smiles need not enter." In fact, she doesn’t even know there are poor people or hunger or war in the world until after she is miraculously cured of her handicap and can walk. But life is quite different for simple-minded Unity Blake. She is a young woman who has lived in an orphanage all her life, only to be adopted by an evil alcoholic, Louisa Risca, who just wants to use her as a servant. Louisa’s unhappy husband, John Risca, loves the saintly Stella, but feels a responsibility toward Unity when his wife nearly beats the girl to death for not bringing home the groceries. While Unity lovingly takes care of John when he moves in with his fussy aunt, Stella is shattered when she learns that he is already married to the wicked Louisa. Unity’s story is that of a poor waif-like creature trying to make a way in this world against all obstacles. She is a mental cripple who triumphs over hardships Stella has never had to face. And in the end, Unity performs the greatest sacrifice for the love she has never known. Press Opinions: Daily Telegraph - " Stella Maris ' is a work of irresistible appeal." Daily News - " There is no doubt of the triumphant success of this very interesting piece of work." Daily Citizen - " Written with a rare tenderness and delicacy, ' Stella Maris ' is a fine novel. It is nobly conceived and well executed." Sunday Times - " Never has the novelist had a happier inspiration." Daily Graphic - " Mr. Locke has never written any story which will command a larger or more sympathetic audience." Pall Mall Gazette - "' No author could set a higher test to his psychology or his dramatic art than a situation so genuinely poignant, so elemental and so sharply defined. To watch Mr. Locke's skilful development is to arrive at a higher admiration of his powers than his many proofs of insight and dexterity have yet inspired." Bookseller - " His greatest piece of work. It can hardly fail to take its place as the one outstanding novel of the present season." Evening Standard - " The story is told with all Mr. Locke's narrative art. It holds one bound in its pleasant spells. There is a charm and beauty everywhere." Scotsman - Mr. Locke possesses in a remarkable degree the gift of rising adequately to his greatest scenes. The story requires delicate handling, but the artist's instinct in Mr. Locke never fails him. * Stella ' is a wonderful character." Bookman - " Mr. Locke has lavished upon it all the wealth of his charming fancy." Liverpool Courier - '" Stella' is unique, fascinating a creation of wonderful charm and magnetism." No illustrations are included in this Kindle version. Be sure to look for more novels by Mr. Locke.

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"That is another point to remember: all the Wood Folk are more curious about you than you are about them. Sit down quietly in the woods anywhere, and your coming will occasion the same stir that a stranger makes in a New England hill town. Control your curiosity, and soon their curiosity gets beyond control; they must come to find out who you are and what you are doing. Then you have the advantage; for, while their curiosity is being satisfied, they forget fear and show you many curious bits of their life that you will never discover otherwise." This remarkable advice comes from the author, William Long.

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A beautiful tribute to the glory of the original Pennsylvania Railroad Station During the first half of the 20th century, the original Pennsylvania Station was one of New York City’s grandest landmarks, a palace in the middle of Manhattan. William Low’s glorious illustrations pay close attention to detail while still encompassing the large-scale grandeur of Penn Station. Old Penn Station follows a very specific piece of New York City history, but it’s not just a New York book. The author’s research carefully addresses the whole history of the building, from construction to destruction, ending with an acknowledgment of its lasting legacy in terms of historical preservation. Spaces can be powerful, and Old Penn Station honors one particular powerful space which is sure to engender discussion about other historical buildings and monuments all across the nation. This is a classic, beautiful book for history lovers, train lovers, and art lovers alike. Old Penn Station is a 2007 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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