Come laugh and cry with the March family in this beloved classic.
Meg - the sweet-tempered one. Jo - the smart one. Beth - the shy one. Amy - the sassy one.
Together they're the March sisters. Their father is away at war and times are difficult, but the bond between the sisters is strong. Through sisterly squabbles, happy times and sad, their four lives follow different paths, and that discover the growing up is sometimes very hard to do. . .
This edition includes an introduction by Louise Rennison, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.
Henri, hiking on the mountain, finds the path hard and steep to reach the top. On the way, he meets a young girl, Thérèse,who is about to help him discover the joy of little things, the strength of prayer and, above all, the little way that leads to God.
An inspiring spiritual journey masterfully brought to life for children to easily understand the little way of love of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, better known as the "Little Flower". Her famous teachings on spiritual childhood are perfect for children to understand how much God loves them and how to grow close to Jesus.
This short classic novel set during World War II is an exciting, moving adventure story.
"Take care of the little riders," says Johanna's father to the eleven-year-old when he leaves her with his parents for an extended vacation in their Dutch village
And Johanna does. She loves the twelve metal figures on horseback who ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. She would do anything to protect them, anything. And on night she risks her life to prove it.
Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is a good fit for young independent readers as well as for reading aloud.