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L'histoire nous a failli, mais qu'importe. Début des années 1930. Dans un petit village coréen, la jeune Sunja se laisse séduire par les belles paroles et tendres attentions d'un riche étranger. Lorsqu'elle découvre qu'elle est enceinte et que son amant est déjà marié, elle est confrontée à un choix : devenir, comme tant d'autres jeunes femmes dans sa situation, une seconde épouse, une "épouse coréenne" ou couvrir sa famille de déshonneur.

"Porno religioso improvisado" es un nuevo desafío a las lectoras de parte de Laura Lee Bahr, una de las autoras más extravagantes del panorama fantástico estadounidense contemporáneo. La historia de una directora de cine independiente resuelta a filmar un documental sobre un brutal asesinato en el que está involucrada una pareja gay, y en cuyo camino se cruzarán vampiros, fetichistas del pie, improvisadores con crisis de la mediana edad, gente con ínfulas de estrella, psicología chunga, hombres misteriosos y mucho sexo.

A charming and thoughtful view of life in Canada experienced while vacationing on a small island in summer. The author is a women who is independent, observant, and compassionate in her view of her 'simple' neighbors. Ms. Davidson's description of the natural world, also, in this idyllic setting and time is well worth the time of one's listening and contemplation. - Summary by KevinS

The Bobbsey family is about to experience the summer vacation of a lifetime, but not without its challenges. Set against the backdrop of a charming houseboat, this episode brings you the joys of fishing, playful antics with friends, and the thrill of exploring the winding river. However, trouble lurks nearby. A grumpy farmer appears, intent on disrupting their fun. What secret is he hiding? Meanwhile, their friend Will Watson, a boy who deserves better, has gone missing. As if that weren't enough, food mysteriously disappears from the houseboat, and strange noises unsettle the cook. Can the ...

Meet the Blythe sisters: Helen, Margy, and Rose. Orphaned and nearly broke, these spirited girls leave their charming Long Island home for a cramped third-floor apartment in bustling New York City. They’re ready to start anew, but life in the big city isn’t as easy as they imagined. Each sister faces her own set of challenges, from job hunting to navigating unfamiliar streets. Despite the hardships, the Blythe sisters lean on each other, using their determination, humor, and love to overcome obstacles. Discover their inspiring journey as they navigate the ups and downs of city life, ...

"Bunny! Bunny Brown! Where are you?" Bunny's mother stood on the front porch, looking first in the yard, then up and down the street in front of the house. But she did not see her little boy. "Sue! Sue, dear! Where are you, and where is Bunny?" Again Mrs. Brown called. This time she had an answer. "Here I am, Mother. On the side porch." A little girl, with brown eyes, came around the corner of the house. By one arm she carried a doll, and the doll was "leaking" sawdust on the porch. Mrs. Brown smiled when she saw this." Bunny, six, and his sister Sue, five, really, REALLY want to visit ...

Number 5 in the Bunny Brown series. This charming volume sees Bunny Brown, his sister Sue, their parents, Uncle Tad, and Bunker Blue (along with faithful dog Splash!) camping for the whole entire summer! There are adventures, mysteries, "marshmallow candy" roasts, and missing pies, and there is always LOTS of fun following the two siblings! - Summary by Nan Dodge Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for several series of children's novels.

Helen, Margy and Rose Blythe, displaced from their family home in Long Island, have struggled to carve out a new life in their tiny apartment in New York City. But it is still hard to make ends meet. When Margy discovers she is to receive an inheritance from an aunt she hardly knew in the Midwest, the sisters are excited. Excitement turns to chagrin when they find that the inheritance appears to be an old clock, a battered living room set, and a huge box of flour. But there’s more there than meets the eye —if the girls can solve their eccentric aunt’s clues to a real-life treasure hunt. ...

The Bobbsey twins are off to spend a summer full of fun and adventures on Blueberry Island. They will encounter a cave, and gypsies, and other things I won't tell you about. You can find out by listening to this book! As with many children's books written during this time in history, there are racial stereotypes that would not pass muster today. To edit them out would be to erase history, so I'm reading the book, as is. There is a "fat black mammy" named Dinah, and gypsies (of undetermined geographical origin) who naturally steal because they don't know any better. These stereotypes can act as...

To open her cannabis dispensary, a chronically ill woman must defeat the surly doctor next door in this hilarious and steamy romantic comedy. Nomi Wyeth, former valedictorian and current pothead, has her heart set on opening her own boutique cannabis dispensary in charming downtown Sparrow Nook...

This book is the first part of the Six Little Bunkers series, written using the pseudonym of Laura Lee Hope. It follows the lives of the Bunker family, with six children. - Summary by bhavya

The Blythe sisters, orphaned and near-penniless are completely on their own. With the last of their resources, they move from their lovely big house on Long Island to a third-floor walk-up apartment in New York City hoping to find work and start new lives. Things are far from easy and they soon discover that the world can be tough and sometimes treacherous with dismaying twists and turns. With determination, courage, humor, and love, they gamely tackle each new challenge. (Summary by Cheryl Adam) Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several ...

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In the bustling streets of New York City, Ruth and Alice DeVere face the harsh realities of life alongside their father, Hosmer, a once-promising actor. Just as he lands a role in a new play, a sudden voice affliction robs him of his chance, leaving the family teetering on the brink of eviction. Despite his reluctance to embrace the world of silent films, Mr. DeVere must confront his pride when a neighbor suggests that acting in moving pictures could be their only salvation. As the pressures mount, the bond between father and daughters is tested, leading them on an unexpected journey into the ...

Step into the enchanting world of the White Rocking Horse, one of the delightful, magical toys crafted in Santas workshop in North Pole Village. When no eyes are watching, these toys spring to life, embarking on whimsical adventures that make make believe truly come alive! This captivating tale is the second installment in the series of 12 Make Believe Stories, crafted by the talented Nan Dodge.

The Magical Story of a toy Stuffed Elephant, As he travels from the work shop of Santa, to the nice warm home of a small boy, and experiences many Adventures! - Summary by Gabriella Sasscer

This is the 11th in the original series of books about the Bobbseys -- two sets of twins in one family, solving mysteries and having adventures. Bert and Nan are 12, Flossie and Freddie are six. There is a father who works, a mother who stays home, a cook, a handyman, and an assortment of animals. - Summary by Nan Dodge Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels.

Join the adventurous Bobbsey Twins in this delightful fourth installment of their series, attributed to Laura Lee Hope. Meet the lively pairs older twins Nan and Bert, and younger twins Freddie and Flossie. After an exhilarating summer vacation, the Bobbseys return home, only to stumble upon a wrecked circus train and a mischievous trick dog that refuses to leave their side! Exciting news awaits them back home as Bert is chosen to be the president of a new school museum. However, as the grand opening approaches, chaos ensues when the museums most prized statue mysteriously disappears! Who ...

Join us for the enchanting first installment of the Make Believe Stories series, where we meet a delightful sawdust doll who starts her journey in Toy Town alongside her fellow toys. When shes chosen to live with a little girl, her exciting adventures truly begin! - Summary by Nan Dodge

Join the Calico Clown and his fellow toys in the enchanting world of the toy shop, where they eagerly await the night when they can spring to life and revel in their own adventures. However, their plans for fun are thwarted by a mischievous boy named Archibald, setting off a series of unexpected events. Dive into this captivating tale, the seventh installment of the Make Believe Stories, as narrated by Nan Dodge. (Please note that this story reflects historical prejudices that were once common and are retained to acknowledge their existence.)