Books published by publisher Applewood Books

The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.

When Judy and Peter become stranded in an abandoned house during a storm, the last thing they expect is to meet a ghost. The ghost turns out to be a girl named Sally who insists that she is being plagued by ghosts. While Judy and Peter hardly believe the girl, they do like her and want to help her. Judy takes her home, only to have her disappear during a party. Later, Judy and Peter learn that Sally's full name is Sally Vincent, of the crooked Vincent family. Sally is fortunately not like the rest of the family. She is to receive an inheritance in a will but the rest of the family is contesting it. Peter agrees to be Sally's attorney even though fighting against the Vincent family could prove to be dangerous. As the case unfolds in court, Judy makes a shocking discovery that will mean everything to Sally and will thwart the plans of the rest of the Vincent family.

The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.

The tried and true McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader develops basic reading comprehension skills for children as young as three all the way to adults learning to read. Using stories, word lists, phonics charts, and 19th-century illustrations, it is a timeless teaching tool. This is the revised 1879 edition. The McGuffey Readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of American education, having sold more than 120 million copies since the time of their first publication in 1836.

"No other popular writer of his time did any better writing than you will find in Call of the Wild." -- H.L. MenkenThe most popular and most successful writer of his day, Jack London was a pioneer of both life and literature. His stories of survival, harsh climates, and visceral details make for addictive reading experiences, and appeal to both those looking for "real literature" and pure entertainment. In this collection, you will such classics as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, "To Build a Fire", and over 100 other works by Jack London, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your e-reader device.Highlights of this collection:• The complete, unabridged text of twelve novels and short story collections by Jack London• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all of London's major works.• An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.• A low, can't-say-no price!Twelve Complete WorksTwelve complete works by Jack London, including novels, short stories, and memoirs. Books included:Novels:• The Call of the Wild• White Fang• The Sea-Wolf• Martin Eden• The Iron Heel• The People of the Abyss• The Secret Plague• John Barleycorn• The Jacket (The Star-Rover)• The Cruise of the Snark• Burning DaylightShort Stories:• Lost Face• Trust• To Build a Fire• That Spot• Flush of Gold• The Passing of Marcus O’Brien• The Wit of PorportukAdditional Fan ResourcesAlso included are special features for any Jack London enthusiast, including:• A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works of Jack London.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books and stories in this collection.

Fifteen year old Holly Potter has returned to visit her Uncle David Potter during a family reunion he planned at his home, only to learn that he was recently killed in a train wreck in Florida. Holly is afraid to face her relatives alone so she convinces Judy to pretend to be her redheaded older sister Doris. Judy plans to masquerade as Doris until she and Holly can learn why Holly's relatives are searching Uncle David's house and whether Uncle David is really the person who planned the family reunion. Soon Judy has more to investigate than scheming relatives. Is Uncle David's ghost haunting his house, or is Uncle David still alive? Judy has several thrilling adventures in the Potter home until she learns the answer.

A Complete Collection of Classic PoeCollected here is the ultimate Kindle edition of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe—all of his tales and poems in one convenient, easy-to-use volume at a fantastic price.Included in Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Tales and Poems are:• The complete text of all of the tales and poems written by Edgar Allan Poe (over 125 works), each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Kindle reader.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the poems and tales in this collection.• An individual, active Table of Contents for each section accessible from the Kindle “go to” feature.• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle’s Text-to-Speech features.• A low, can't-say-no price!The Complete Tales and PoemsAll of Poe's tales, poems, and essays are included—over 125 works. Some of the most notable are:Tales:• "The Fall of the House of Usher"• "The Masque of the Red Death"• "The Pit and the Pendulum"• "The Premature Burial"• "The Purloined Letter"• "The Tell-Tale Heart"Poems:• "Annabel Lee"• "The Bells"• "The City in the Sea"• "A Dream Within a Dream"• "To Helen"• "Lenore"• "The Raven"• "Ulalume"Other Works:• The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket—Poe's only complete novel• Collected EssaysAdditional Fan ResourcesAlso included are special features for any Poe enthusiast, including:• A list of films and television series, both directly and indirectly inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe.• A Reading Guide to fictional works that feature the historical Edgar Allan Poe as a character.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the major poems and short stories in this collection.