Books with title The Whispering Oak

When a notable Egyptologist is found unconscious in his home with a mysterious scratch on his chest, his daughter reads a per-written note that instructs her to observes him carefully if such a situation were to arise. Baffled by the proceedings, she enlists the help of friends, colleagues and an investigator to help her. Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 – 1912) was an Irish author most famous for writing this novel, as well as the influence it has had upon the horror and vampire genre in print and film. Other notable works by this author include: “Miss Betty” (1898), “The Mystery of the Sea” (1902), and “The Jewel of Seven Stars” (1903). This classic of horror fiction is not to be missed by lovers of the genre and constitutes a must-read of anyone with an interest Victorian literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

The Whispering Trees, award winning writer Abubakar Adam Ibrahim’s debut collection of short stories, employs nuance, subtle drama and deadpan humour to capture colourful Nigerian lives. There’s Kyakkyawa, who sparks forbidden thoughts in her father and has a bit of angels and witches in her; there’s the mysterious butterfly girl who just might be a incarnation of Ohikwo’s long dead mother; there’s also a flummoxed white woman caught between two Nigerian brothers and an unfolding scandal, and, of course, the two medicine men of Mazade who battle against their egos, an epidemic and an enigmatic witch.

Teenage Brittany Standish travels to spend the summer at her grandfather’s farm, a property called Whispering Oaks. Unintentionally using “Ocular Sinister” while taking a nap, she captures and makes friends with the Elfin Guardian, Shamus. They are a leprechaun-like group of folks who possess great magic.Going to Torgilson’s store, she is almost attacked by a large male Afri- can lion. She makes a childish wish, “I wish that lion were in a park some- where and the Torgilson’s had a statue.” Her wish is granted by an inexpe- rienced ‘wish fairy’ who has secreted away in her pocket. This wish puts the Elfin population into great danger.Mortal enemy of the Elfins, the Nenuphar detect the use of Elfin magic and Drayfus, the Nenuphar Wizard, arrives from the Under world with the intention of destroying the Elfin civilization and enslaving the population.It’s not long before the wizard discovers that he must first go through Brittany Standish and her entire family before he can get to the Elfins.Unable to prove to his superiors that Elfins do indeed exist at Whisper- ing Oaks, Drayfus resorts to the darkest of magic, calling the Banshee of Death from the underworld to attack the humans that stand in his way.Come, walk through the woods with the master storyteller and discover the secrets of Whispering Oaks. Meet the people of the Ellis family’s village, meet the new and strange characters from the Elfin world. This is the first book of a series designed to capture the imagination and entertain any and all avid readers.

First published in 1969, a charming children's classic. Peter lives in a bush hut with Crooked Mick, the greatest horse rider in all the world. One day Peter decides to go out and find a princess and rescue her from a dragon. With his horse Moonlight he sets out on his quest. Along the way he meets an array of colourful characters. Each one helps Peter overcome a hurdle and imparts some important life lessons. His loyal sidekick Greyfur, the kangaroo, can procure anything useful from her Tardis-like pouch. There’s the South Wind who can travel with great speed and see everything. It points him in the right direction and gives him a magic leaf that will make anyone loved and needed. There’s the wicked witch who plans to eat him, until Peter gives her the leaf…

Join a young boy on his journey to discover the beauty and wonder that nature has to offer in The Whispering Tree. Early in the spring, the boy discovers that the natural world is a fun and inspiring place to play and spend his time. While observing the intricacies of nature, he expands his imagination in ways such seeing the clouds as more than clouds and imaging the intentions of the insects he discovers. Inspired by a love for nature, The Whispering Tree aims to encourage children's imagination and desire to play outdoor as nature offers a rich sensory experience that is ideal to promote healthy mental and physical development for young children. Each page of the story was individually crafted using acrylic backgrounds and hand sculpted clay figures and mixed media details. With the turn of each page, the scenery shifts slightly as nature is constantly evolving with each gust of wind. Starting in late spring, and ending the following spring, the little boy's journey continues through each season, discovering unique attributes throughout. From sunny skies in the summer to changing leaves in the fall and even to snow in the winter, the little boy continues to use his imagination to discover all that nature has to offer. Finally, the young boy shares his favorite outdoor place with his little sister, sharing a special sibling moment full of love.

Katie's young life has been one of sadness and misery while she lived with her cruel aunt and uncle sometime after the death of her parents. All she wants is to be happy. One day, Katie falls asleep next to a tree in the Phoenix Park known locally as the Whispering Tree. She awakens in a place that she never could have imagined existed. This world is not like our one. Those who live there need Katie's help to save their world. But they make for the most unusual and best friends that she could ever ask for. However, what will become of them? Can Katie help? And will she ever find the happiness she deserves? Join Katie and her mystical friends on this magical adventure.....

The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor.

Teenage Brittany Standish has traveled to spend the summer at her grandparent’s farm, a property called Whispering Oaks. Unintentionally using “Ocular Sinister” while taking a nap, she captures and makes friends with the Elfin Guardian, Shamus. A leprechaun-like group of folks who possess great magic.Going to Torgilson’s store, she is almost attacked by a large male African lion. She makes a childish wish, “I wish that lion were in a park somewhere and the Torgilson’s had a statue.” Her wish is granted by an inexperienced ‘wish fairy’ with good intentions who has secreted away in her pocket. This wish puts the Elfin population into great danger.Mortal enemy of the Elfins, the Nenuphar detect the use of Elfin magic and Drayfus, the Nenuphar Wizard, arrives from the Under world with the intention of destroying the Elfin civilization and enslaving the population. It’s not long before the wizard discovers that he must first go through Brittany Standish and her entire family before he can get to the Elfins.Unable to prove to his superiors that Elfins do indeed exist at Whispering Oaks, Drayfus resorts to the darkest of magic, calling the Banshee of Death from the underworld to attack the humans that stand in his way.

Eleven-year-old Bethany’s life implodes when her mother buys a farm in West Virginia. In the move, Bethany loses her supportive grandmother, her best friends, and the excitement of living in a bustling Ohio town. At the small school she is forced to attend, the sixth-grade girls are friendly at first. Then, led by a domineering girl named Marsha, the girls turn on her, teasing and taunting. Now Bethany is stuck. In the middle of nowhere. With no friends, no new big middle school, no movies, no grandmother. Then comes the day she trudges up the ridge above their farm and discovers the ruins of an old cabin. Moss covered rocks reveal the outlines of another life—one that also shattered, but centuries ago. Bethany sits on the hearth stone of a chimney. Whispers from the stones tell a tale of tenderness and catastrophe. Frightened, curious, she struggles to unearth what really happened on that lonely hill. How will that story change her own forever? Middle grade fiction. 48,000 words.