Books with title The House on Olive Street

2 cassettes / Approx. 2 1/2 hoursUnabridged, and read by the Author"It's not always that a luscious writer can be a luscious reader of her own work. This must be the voice she hears in her head when she writes her magical prose."-Julia Alvarez, author of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their AccentsListen as Sandra Cisneros brings to life The House on Mango Street, her greatly admired novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Acclaimed by critics, beloved by children, their parents and grandparents, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the world, it has entered the canon of coming-of-age classics.The House on Mango Street tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and hard beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong - not to her rundown neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become.This timeless classic is now available, for the first time, unabridged. And what makes this a particularly special audio production is the fact that the author, Sandra Cisneros, reads.

A story written to be of encouragement to children who may be being raised in abusivehomes, or have suffered from abuse in their past. It describes a 'safe house'. One where God is a good God, and protects the children in the house.Personally, I feel that this book can be enjoyed by children whether they have been abused or not, but the targeted audience are the children who are going through abuse currently in their homes.

From the back cover: "Told in a series of vignettes stunning for their eloquence, The House On Mango Street is Sandra Cisneros's greatly admired novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Acclaimed by critics, beloved by children, their parents and grandparents, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the world, it has entered the canon of coming-of-age classics. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, The House on Mango Street tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong--not to her rundown neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become."

The Zoan Sagas, allows the reader’s to follow a wealthy family that has a rich history and close connection to the mansion that many generations of Zoan family members have lived in. Every Zoan family generation will hide and protect their own secrets that they share about the mansion. Each book in the series will take the reader into another realm of their brain and into a world of mystic and unimaginable circumstances! The House on Zoan Street takes readers on an adventure with Bobby Zoan Jr. as he explores his way through the City of the Sun. Bobby will have to figure out how he got to the City of the Sun, and how he will make it back home to his family. On his journey he will gain a few friends a few enemies, but most of all he would learn more about his family history that is crucial to his future.The second book in the Zoan Sagas is called the City of the Sun – The War. The story is told by a dear friend of Bobby Zoan Jr. However, this friend hasn’t met Bobby yet and has no idea that they will be friends in the future. City of the Sun – The War tells the history of how the Zoan Mansion came into existence and what catastrophic events that will lead to the connection that will hold the City of the Sun, The Zoan Mansion and family members together forever.The third book from the Zoan Sagas is called Family Reunion – Generation Curse. There are always family members that are left disgruntled for one reason or another. One member of the Zoan family will give a whole new meaning to the word revenge. A secret will be revealed that no member of the Zoan family will ever see coming! Many years later when the Zoan’s reunite for a family reunion during the 4th of July, there will be a very different type of fireworks show to say the least!

Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts, but she's going to have to accept it. An elderly man has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog, and ghosts anxious to tell their secrets.Jack Trenholm, a gorgeous writer obsessed with unsolved mysteries, has reason to believe that diamonds from the Confederate Treasury are hidden in Melanie's house. So he turns on the charm, only to discover he's the smitten one. Unfortunately, Jack's search has caught the attention of a malevolent ghost. Now, he and Melanie must unravel a mystery of passion, heartbreak -- and murder.

In this You Choose mystery, Scooby-Doo and the gang visit the great city of New Orleans. When the gang is forced to stop by an old mansion, it seems they've discovered a haunted house filled with witches and vampires. But who's really behind the haunting? Reader's choose which path to follow, with each leading to a different guilty party. Solve the mystery again and again!