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This book is a personal family history of the Trapp Family Singers. It begins with Maria's days in the convent, traces the migrations of the family during the War years, and finishes in their family home in Vermont. Ever since seeing The Sound of Music for the first time, I have always been curious about what happened next- -did the entire family manage to safely climb the Alps to freedom? How did they pay for their journey to the US? And what connection do they have to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont? Maria Trapp answers all of these questions in this book. While the musical version of their life did convey many of the main episodes, the storyline of the musical compressed these episodes so that they seemed to happen one after the other: Maria leaves the convent, teaches the children how to sing, marries their father, and they flee the country at the outbreak of the war, all within 2 hours. Phew! Like the musical, this book also starts with Maria's last day in the convent, but more than a year passed before she and the Baron were married, in 1927. They were married some 12 years and had 2 additional children along the way before leaving Austria. Yes, as unknowns, the family did win a song festival, but that was in 1936, and by the time they fled Austria, they were already quite well-known and had toured Europe as a family singing group. Indeed, one additional reason for leaving the country when they did was that they had been invited to sing at Hitler's birthday. When driving past the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, I have always thought of it as a ritzy place, and assumed that the money to purchase it and develop it had come from the Baron's family fortune. In reading this book, I found that that was not the case at all.(amazon customer)

HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3The Mermaid's TaleThe 7th Hidden Mickey Adventure Mystery by Nancy Temple Rodrigue. The storyline revolves around Walt Disney and Disneyland, written for Adults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). Hidden Mickey Adventures series, volume 3.A FORGOTTEN TREASURE REVEALS A MISSING PUZZLE PIECEGoing through family mementos in their grandmother s attic, twins Alex and Catie Michaels, along with Peter Brentwood, stumble on a familiar grey capsule and pictures of Margaret Michaels past.GRANDMA MARGARET WAS A MERMAID?Thrilled to learn she was a Disneyland Submarine Lagoon Mermaid in 1965, they suddenly connect the missing link to the beautiful mermaid Peter and Catie found in the Haunted Mansion attic.A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN HAS TO PROVE HERSELFGiven a simple assignment by her boss, Walt Disney, Omah was unable to complete it and sent away in disgrace. Decades later she s still trying to make it right, but three kids are in the way.HER DEDICATION TURNS FANATICALDisneyland then and now is the backdrop of this exciting Mermaid s Tale. Pieces of the puzzle get closer as three diverse groups are woven together in the past and the present all of them determined to protect Walt Disney's legacy.ALL 3 COLLIDE AS THE MERMAID'S TALE CONTINUES...The story continues with... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 4: Revenge of the WolfAnother "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history.Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, and for our east coast Fans: HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom (or download one to your mobile device).Hidden Mickey Adventures 3: The Mermaid's Tale is Flesch-Kincaid Grade 3.6 - Flesch Reading Ease 86

Discover the shape of your heart, how food moves through your body, why you can move your hand in many different ways, and much more. Numbers are everywhere - from the distance that separates your house from your best friend's, to the number of candles you will blow out on your next birthday cake. The counting books in the Science for Counting series introduce readers to a variety of interesting science topics. Ideal for curious readers of all ages.

In this book, each letter of the alphabet focuses on a vehicle or item associated with transportation -- from airplane to the Zamboni. Each letter also includes engaging now-and-then facts and images that show how transportation has changed over the years, lead-in questions, and I Wonder questions. Young readers will be intrigued by the variety of ways humans travel -- on land, over water, and in the sky.

Discover what Saturn's rings are made of, how many times humans walked on the moon, what space stations are used for, and much more. Numbers are everywhere - from the distance that separates your house from your best friend's, to the number of candles you will blow out on your next birthday cake. The counting books in the Science for Counting series introduce readers to a variety of interesting science topics. Ideal for curious readers of all ages.

HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 4Revenge of the WolfThe 8th Hidden Mickey Adventure Mystery by Nancy Temple Rodrigue. Thestory line revolves around Walt Disney and Disneyland,written forAdults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). Hidden Mickey Adventuresseries, volume 4.TWO ADVERSARIES FINALLY FACE OFFUnwillingly hurled into the past, Wolf must confront the mysterious Omah in a final showdown. What will they do when secrets are revealed? Will they be able to put the past behind them and work together?PETER MUST GO TO NEW HEIGHTS TO FOLLOW THE CLUESArmed with a new set of clues, Peter and Catie find themselves in parts of Disneyland they never expected to see. Wolf is still missing. Can Adam and Beth help see them to safety without Wolf?WHO REALLY WROTE THE CLUES?An old enemy is back. Determined to retrieve a cherished possession that has been lost for eons, she will stop at nothing to get it back--even if it means sacrificing Peter.NOW IS THE TIME FOR REVENGEDisneyland--then and now--is the backdrop for this exciting tale of revenge as the past and the present come crashing together. Revenge of the Wolf fits more pieces of the puzzle together as our friends and heroes fight to protect Walt Disney's legacy--and each other.The story continues with... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 5: When You WishAnother "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history.Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, and for our east coast Fans: HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom (or download one to your mobile device).Hidden Mickey Adventures 4: Revenge of the Wolf is Flesch-Kincaid Grade 3.5 - Flesch Reading Ease 86.8

HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 2Peter and the Missing MansionThe 6th Hidden Mickey Adventure Mystery by Nancy Temple Rodrigue. The storyline revolves around Walt Disney and Disneyland, written for Adults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). Hidden Mickey Adventures series, volume 2.THINGS SEEM FAMILIAR--BUT SOMETHING IS HORRIBLY WRONGAlone and scared, Peter finds himself in the distant past and in front of a hauntingly-familiar mansion.PETER'S VISIT TAKES A DEADLY TURNAs Peter gets to know the inhabitants of this mansion, people aren't as he thought. The man he thought was an innocent victim is now an adversary. Is there more to the story than he ever imagined?CAN WOLF AND LANCE RESCUE PETER IN TIME?Stairways to nowhere and hidden passageways, lit only by candles, might lead Lance to his son. Can he trust the one who might not be as she seems? Is the Disney legend just a story--or is it the truth?ONE FALSE STEP ALTERS THE DISNEYLAND WE ALL KNOWOn their return, the three travelers find they are the only ones who realize something has gone wrong at Disneyland. It is up to them to protect Walt Disney's legacy.CAN THEY FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG--AND CORRECT IT?The story continues with... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3: The Mermaid's TaleAnother "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history.Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, and for our east coast Fans: HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom (or download one to your mobile device).Hidden Mickey Adventures 2: Peter and the Missing Mansion is Flesch-Kincaid Grade 4.3 - Flesch Reading Ease 84.5

HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 1Peter and the WolfThe 6th Hidden Mickey novel by Nancy Temple Rodrigue, following "Hidden Mickey 4.5: Unfinished Business - Wals". It features a new generation of clue solvers in the Walt Disney and Disneyland saga.If you like Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson you will LOVE Hidden Mickey Adventures. Written for Adults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). WHAT'S MORE EXCITING THAN A FAMILY DAY AT DISNEYLAND?Ditching their family, Peter Brentwood and his younger brother stumble upon a letter from the Master Storyteller himself, Walt Disney. Following a clue in the letter they are immediately caught up in what they thought was an innocently fun treasure hunt.SOMEONE ELSE DISCOVERS THEIR HUNT FOR HIDDEN TREASURE.The quest takes a serious turn when someone in a trusted position begins tracking their every move, hungering for the treasure for himself.WILL LONG-HELD SECRETS BE FORCIBLY REVEALED?The secrets Lance and Kimberly Brentwood have closely guarded could rip their family apart if compromised. At stake is something they hold very dear: Walt's Legacy.WATCH AS THIS YOUNGER GENERATION OF TREASURE HUNTERS GRAPPLE WITH AN IMPOSING AND FEARSOME MENACEWolf, their friend and protector steps in, but is it too little, too late? Uncover secrets of Disneyland and the Disney Studios in Burbank as we watch the drama unfold.YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT DISNEYLAND THE SAME AGAIN!The story continues in... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 2: Peter and the Missing MansionAnother "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history.Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, or HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida. (buy the paperback or download one to your mobile device).Hidden Mickey Adventures 1: Peter and the Wolf is Flesch-Kincaid Grade 4.9 - Flesch Reading Ease 81.2