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Books with title Danger on the Mountain

  • The Girl on the Mountain

    Carol Ervin

    eBook
    Great Characters and Unexpected TwistsUntrue things are said of May Rose Long, but it is true she’s too pretty for her own good. It’s 1899, and she’s on her own in a remote sawmill town where Company is king, men are rough, and a woman alone has few options. Her only resources are her pet sow’s litter of pigs and the attachment of an unruly 13-year-old girl.The company doctor wants to help, but he’s married, and his interest is personal. The company manager offers work, but his concern for May Rose may not be proper. Then there’s Suzie, operator of the brothel, who’d gladly welcome both her and the girl. As May Rose struggles to earn her keep, her troubles seem directed by others.Soon an accident leaves the town in desperate straits. Through it all, May Rose must earn respect, protect herself, and save the girl who sleeps with a doll clutched tight and a knife under her pillow.The story of May Rose and Wanda is the first book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs, friendships and families of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.
  • The Girl on the Mountain

    Carol Ervin, Becca Ballenger, Carol L. Ervin

    Audible Audiobook (Carol L. Ervin, May 2, 2014)
    Untrue things are rumored of May Rose, but it's true she's too pretty for her own good. Her husband has disappeared, and now she's on her own in a rough town ruled by one of the lumber companies logging the last of West Virginia's virgin forest. The year is 1899, and a woman alone has few options. With no resources but a litter of pigs and the attachment of an untamed girl, May Rose must find a way to survive with respect. She must also save the girl who sleeps with a doll clutched tight and a knife under her pillow.
  • Fire on the Mountain

    Jane Kurtz, E.B. Lewis

    Paperback (Aladdin, Jan. 1, 1998)
    A slave accepts his master's bet to spend a cold and lonely evening in the mountains, but when he returns, the master does not set him free and so the boy must outwit him by using the master's own tricks. Reprint.
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  • Amber on the Mountain

    Tony Johnston, Robert A. Duncan

    Paperback (Puffin Books, May 1, 1998)
    Amber's mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place—until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with a new magic and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own? "Heartwarming" —Publishers Weekly, starred review Tony Johnston's previous books include Grandpa's Song and Yonder (both Dial and Puffin). She lives in San Marino, California. Robert Duncan is a fine artist whose paintings have been exhi-bited throughout the United States. He lives in Midway, Utah.
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  • A Day on the Mountain

    Kevin Kurtz, Donna German, Arbordale Publishing

    Audiobook (Arbordale Publishing, Nov. 11, 2015)
    A Day on the Mountain is the follow-up to Kevin Kurtz's award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant details take listeners up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they discover the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live there. Learn about black bears, great gray owls, garter snakes, Clark's nutcrackers, bighorn sheep, hummingbirds, yellow-bellied marmots, mountain goats, salamanders, and snow fleas.
  • A Day on the Mountain

    Kevin Kurtz, Erin E. Hunter

    Paperback (Sylvan Dell Publishing, Aug. 10, 2012)
    Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtzs award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live there. Learn about Black bears, Great Gray Owls, Garter snakes, Clarks nutcrackers, Bighorn sheep, Hummingbirds, Yellow-bellied marmots, Mountain goats, Salamanders, and Snow fleas. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Mountain Ecosystems, Mountain to Arctic Pole Map Comparison, Above or Below the Tree Line?, and Match the Animals. Additional Teaching Activities and Interactive Quizzes are available on Sylvan Dell Publishings website.
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  • The Girl on the Mountain

    Carol Ervin

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 3, 2012)
    The land is wild and women must be strongUntrue things are said of May Rose Long, but it is true she’s too pretty for her own good. It’s 1899, and she’s on her own in a remote sawmill town where Company is king, men are rough, and a woman alone has few options. Her only resources are her pet sow’s litter of pigs and the attachment of an unruly 13-year-old girl.The company doctor wants to help, but he’s married, and his interest is personal. The company manager offers work, but his interest in May Rose may not be proper. Then there’s Suzie, operator of the brothel, who’d gladly welcome both her and the girl. As May Rose struggles to earn her keep, her troubles seem directed by others.Soon an accident leaves the town in desperate straits. Through it all, May Rose must earn respect, protect herself, and save the girl who sleeps with a doll clutched tight and a knife under her pillow.The story of May Rose and Wanda is the first book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs, friendships and families of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.
  • The Mission On Danger Mountain

    Daniel Kenney

    eBook (Trendwood Press, June 9, 2020)
    A Perfect Series for 8-10 Year Olds Who Love Funny Adventures! It turns out the great Peanut Butter mystery has led to something much more dangerous... Danger Mountain! And now Lenny Parker and his crew of interesting and hilarious kids have to do something about it! Join Lenny, Spaghetti Eddie, Mega Bits, Two Faced Tina, Annoying Al and Silent Sal in this second great adventure in the Lunchmeat Lenny series! Buy it today!Lunchmeat Lenny SeriesBook 1 - The Great Peanut Butter Heist. Book 2 - The Mission On Danger Mountain. Book 3 - Coming in 2021!
  • On the Mountain

    Libby Walden

    Hardcover (Caterpillar Books, Oct. 4, 2018)
    Under the mountain’s watchful gaze Fish swim, wolves race, sheep gently graze… Journey through the mountain and uncover its mysteries with this new pop-up book, featuring stunning artwork from Clover Robin.
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  • A Day on the Mountain

    Kevin Kurtz, Erin E. Hunter

    Hardcover (SylvanDellPublishing, Aug. 10, 2010)
    Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtzs award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live there. Learn about Black bears, Great Gray Owls, Garter snakes, Clarks nutcrackers, Bighorn sheep, Hummingbirds, Yellow-bellied marmots, Mountain goats, Salamanders, and Snow fleas. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Mountain Ecosystems, Mountain to Arctic Pole Map Comparison, Above or Below the Tree Line?, and Match the Animals. Additional Teaching Activities and Interactive Quizzes are available on Sylvan Dell Publishings website.
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  • Danger on Thunder Mountain

    Lee Roddy

    Paperback (Bethany House Pub, Nov. 1, 1989)
    Joining her cousin Ruby on a search for Ruby's missing father leads Hildy to a confrontation with wealthy cattleman Ozzie Kessick
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  • Day on the Mountain, A

    Kevin Kurtz, Erin E. Hunter

    eBook (Sylvan Dell Publishing, Aug. 10, 2010)
    Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtz’s award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats, and meet the plants and animals that live there.Reviewed by NSTA Recommends, Midwest Book Review, Reading to Know, Wild About Nature4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book’s homepageeBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio