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El diario de Rywka Lipszyc
by Rywka LipszycEl diario verídico de Rywka Lipszyc, una joven superviviente de Auschwitz. Uno de los testimonios más desgarradores del Holocausto, perdido durante años, ve la luz por primera vez a nivel internacional. Rywka Lipszyc fue una chica judía de catorce años que vivió en el ghetto de Lødz, en Polonia. Entre 1943 y 1944 escribió un diario, en el que nos cuenta no solo los horrores de los que es testigo, sino también quiénes son sus amigos y su familia, cómo le va en el trabajo y en la escuela, y cuáles son sus sueños y esperanzas para el futuro. El diario fue hallado por una doctora del ejército ruso en el crematorio de Auschwitz, que lo guardó como un tesoro. Ahora, setenta años después, se ha conseguido traducir, revelando este maravilloso testimonio de cómo la vida transcurre incluso en los tiempos más oscuros, sacando a relucir lo más brillante del espíritu humano.
Tawny: A Dog of the Old West
by Thomas C. HInkleONE JUMP AHEAD OF DEATH Tawny was an outlaw from the day he was born. Hunted with guns and lariat... fleeing from traps and poison... fighting starvation in bitter cold and snow... Tawny still managed to out-think and out-run the men who put a $1,000 price on his golden hide. He had a hundred enemies, but also one loyal friend—Tom Harper, the fearless "range boy." Tom and Tawny loved and trusted each other. But it almost cost both their lives before the cow country finally learned that the wild dog Tawny was not a born killer— but a born gentleman.
Derry: Airedale of the Frontier (Famous Dog Stories)
by Hubert EvansHere is a book for every boy who has owned a dog or who hopes some day to own one. Derry was a finely bred airedale belonging to Ed Sibley of Twin Forks in the wild open country of the Northwest. As a young dog he was rather inclined to disobedience and wildness, qualities that disappointed his master, who had hoped to make a companion of him in that rough and often lonely country. Later, however, Derry proved that there was real stuff in him, as he accompanied his master on hunting and trapping parties and, in several instances, played the leading role in a rather tight situation. Fights with bears, wolves, wild cats, and other animals of the forest lend excitement to the story. And there is much more than merely a good story in this book. For in its pages you will find a great deal of information about how to manage a dog, how to correct his faults, and how to train him in good manners and usefulness.
Black Storm: A Horse of the Kansas Hills
by Thomas C. HinkleNo one could ride Black Storm--no one but Joe Bain, the only cowboy the great horse trusted Then one night the black gelding was stolen. He was beaten and starved, but his proud spirit remained unbroken. At last he escaped to a desperate freedom haunted by man and wolf. And while Joe Bain searched the Kansas hills, a defiant Black Storm dodged bullets and timber wolves to find the only man he would serve.
Derry's Partner (Famous Dog Stories)
by Hubert EvansDerry, a pedigreed Airedale, lived in the wild open country of the Northwest. Quite different was Derry's partner, Mac--half Newfoundland and half husky. This is the story of these two dogs and their master, Ed Sibley. It recounts their adventures in the wilderness--and the bravery of the dogs against man and beast who tried to do their master harm. Sometimes it was a battle with wolves, again it was a fierce fight with a bear, once it was Derry's partner that succeeded in running down a criminal and saving his master from disgrace. And there is something beyond story in this book. The author knows dogs and writes about them with understanding. No one can read the story of Derry and Mac without learning a great deal about the way to handle a dog--and without loving dogs more than ever as the finest of companions both at play and at work.
The Mystery at Star-C Ranch
by Hildegarde HawthorneA thrilling and joyous story has been told by Hildegarde Hawthorne in relating these new adventures of the boys and girls who already have appeared in Makeshift Farm and other books by this author. Deedah and Wendy, the girls, and Enley and Zach, the boys, and Treachy the youngest, go to visit their friend, Ralph St. Clair, on his father's big ranch in Wyoming. They are all primed for adventure and excitement which they find galore. The young people go on a long horseback trip through Yellowstone National Park, participate in a big round-up and a thrilling adventure with some cattle rustlers. The mystery in the plot will keep every reader absorbed in the story until the last chapter, while the lively and attractive boys and girls make every page enjoyable.
Tornado Boy: A Horse of the West
by Thomas C. HinkleTornado Boy is a fine blue roan colt owned by Jim McDougal. He rescues Tornado Boy from quicksand the same day the horse is born. Jim tames him and has high hopes of having a great horse someday. The scourge of the West, horse rustlers, drive Tornado Boy and his mother far away. For three years the young horse suffers almost beyond human comprehension. He survives pulling a wagon for Crazy Barney, a fight to the finish with a wild stallion, one of the worst ice storms ever seen in the Old West, and a run-in with a grizzly bear. Join Tornado Boy on this thrilling ride through the Old West.
A Dog Named Chips (Wheeler Large Print Book Series)
by Albert Payson TerhuneBorn a ragamuffin mongrel, Chips had a longing for purple and fine linen, for all the luxuries of a millionaire's world. Escaping from home in a sports car, he insinuated himself into the heart of the ninth richest woman in America, dominated her household, patched up a budding romance, and even got himself abducted and held for ransom. But the climax of his career came in a brief visit to the Philadelphia dog pound. As a result of this excursion into unknown territory, Chips presented his unsuspecting mistress, with a litter of seven. In the end, Chips received her final triumph--a new and royal name--"Cleopatra, formerly Chips." Hilarious and exciting, this is a book for every dog lover.
Shag: The Story of a Dog (Famous Dog Stories)
by Thomas C. HinklePoor Shag! Even as a puppy he is different. His shaggy hair is too long, His coat a mixture of yellow and white spots, Tom Glen tries to give Shag away. He comes back again and again. When Shag is fried out as a wolf hunter men think the great dog a failure. A coward! When they see him running with Old Moll they think he has joined the wolf pack. Banished by the only man he loves, Shag nearly dies of wolf fight wounds. This is the story of how Shag at last wins his master's confidence and saves him in a blinding blizzard.
Bing: The Story of a Tramp Dog
by Thomas C. HinkleBing is born a tramp dog. His life is a constant battle to stay alive, to find enough food, and to survive fights with other dogs. Bing finally finds love and acceptance with 15 year old Joe Harlan. But the tramp dog is soon blamed for the killings that are taking a heavy toll on the farmers' livestock. Joe knows better, but can't prove Bing innocent. Fortunately, the dog is befriended by a very influential and level headed rancher. At last Bing proves his innocence in a dangerous fight to the finish with the real killer.
Jerry: The Adventures of an Army Dog
by S. P. MeekWhen Jerry tries to join the Army, he is not welcome. But after several unsuccessful tries to lose him, he is accepted. When he saves Corporal Murphy from a rattlesnake, his place in the 89th Ordnance Company is secure. He becomes a Corporal. In each of these stories, Jerry proves himself a soldier and a hero. And together, he and Corporal Murphy take the Army by storm.
Frog: The Horse That Knew No Master (Famous Horse Stories)
by S. P. MeekFictionalized version of the real adventures of a United States Army officer in Panama right after WWI as he rehabilitates a vicious Army cavalry charger into a stellar Army mount and the best polo pony on the 19th Cavalry's Polo Team. Part of the "Great Horse Stories" Series, Colonel Meek's novel, which remained in print for over 50 years, tells of the experiences and life of a peacetime cavalry officer stationed in Panama with his highly acclaimed working partner, a small but exceptionally intelligent and talented Arabian horse nicknamed Frog.
Jane Hope
by Elizabeth Janet GrayJane Hope was twelve when her mother, a widow, returned with her children to live in her father's house at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jane dreamed of the excitement of living in a college town, of romance with herself as the heroine. Jane was always helping out some stray or other, from dogs, cats to people, and it was Stephen Farthing whom she rescued who later fell in love with her. This is a story of life at Chapel Hill just before the Civil War.
Silver Chief: Dog of the North (Famous Dog Stories and Silver Chief #1)
by Jack O'BrienSilver Chief is the son of a Husky whose father was a wolf. After his mother is killed he hates all mankind until a Canadian Mountie shows him kindness.
The Yellow Phantom (Judy Bolton Mysteries #6)
by Margaret SuttonAway from home, Judy and Irene spend time with their new friend, Pauline, in NYC while Pauline's renowned father, a doctor, is away. En route to NYC, on a train, the girls meet a very interesting, absorbed man with strange notes left behind has they disembark. Irene is she this mystery man is her ideal guy, so when they arrive and Pauline is in school, they try to search for him. However, after scaring Judy's new employer, Irene, and some valuable poetry manuscripts disappear. How can Judy find Irene, clear her name, and will there be a happy ending for a Irene and the mystery writer, Dale? 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.
By the Light of the Study Lamp (Dana Girls Mystery #1)
by Carolyn KeeneThe first Dana Girls mystery. The adventures of resourceful Louise Dana and her irrepressible, sister Jean are packed with thrills, excitement and mystery. They evaluate character and dodge many dangers and help a new friend in distress!
Gypsy Lad: The Story of a Champion Setter
by S. P. MeekThis book is a tribute to a dog, or rather to two dogs; two very fine English Setters with whose friendship I once honored. They were Gypsy Lad, 88127, and his litter sister, Miss Gyp II, 88239. The former loaned his name and personality to the hero of this story. Gypsy Lad, the real Gypsy Lad, unfortunately did not live long enough to run in the field trials, and it is highly problematical what sort of a record he would have made. In his first year in the field he was a good, steady hunter, with a good nose, and he handled well, but there are many dogs of that type.
In the Shadow of the Tower (Dana Girls Mystery #3)
by Carolyn KeeneDana and Louise stumble upon another mystery as they overhear a cripple crying. When they visit Cousin Bessie at Barnwold farm the mystery deepens.
Silver
by Thomas C. HinkleEverything happened at once. A dark, two-legged creature leaped out from behind the boulder and a snake-like coil shot toward Silver. The loop shot a little too far, striking Silver’s head as it went. Scared stiff, Silver lunged backward, and, as he did so, stepped into the loop with one hind foot. Miguel saw and instantly jerked and held. Silver let out a squeal of terror. Old Dun had seen the unbelievable--a man almost up to her colt! With ears laid back and her white teeth gleaming, she went up that slope with the single, sincere purpose of scattering Miguel over the hillside. So begins the first of many adventures for Silver, the pure white colt of smart Old Dun. He was beautiful to see, his matchless, pure white coat, his long silver mane and tail streaming in the wind, his proud head up, his great dark eyes shining. "Did you ever see a hoss run like that little silver feller?" exclaimed Charlie Barr. "Silver! That'll be his name and I sure must hurry and get my brand on him before some other feller does." That, as you will find, was not so easy.
The Secret at Lone Tree Cottage (Dana Girls Mystery #2)
by Carolyn KeeneThe Dana Girls, Louise and Jean, find themselves involved in another mystery. Their beloved English school teacher goes missing; they found her car, but no Miss Tisdale. By land and water, amidst dogs and fiends, they must find Miss Tisdale and restore a family long divided.
What Stalks Among Us
by Sarah HollowellFrom Sarah Hollowell, author of A Dark and Starless Forest, comes a spine-tingling, deliriously creepy YA speculative thriller about two best friends trapped in a corn maze with corpses that look just like them. <p><p> Best friends and high school seniors Sadie and Logan make their first mistake when they ditch their end-of-year field trip to the amusement park in favor of exploring some old, forgotten backroads. The last thing they expect to come across is a giant, abandoned corn maze. <p><p> But with a whole day of playing hooking unspooling before them, they make their second mistake. Or perhaps their third? Maybe even their fourth. Because Sadie and Logan have definitely entered this maze before. And again before that. <p><p> When they stumble on the corpses in the maze, identical to them in every way (if you can ignore the stab and gunshot wounds)--from their clothes to their hidden scars to their dyed hair, to that one missing tooth--they quickly realize they’ve not only entered this maze before, they’ve died in it too. A lot. And no matter what they try, they can’t figure out what—or who—is hunting them. <p><p> Deeply unnerving, clever, and atmospheric, this time-bending, mind-bending speculative horror is a poignant meditation on the lasting effects of trauma and the healing powers of connection and forgiveness—all while delivering more surprise twists and turns than a haunted corn maze.
A Three-Cornered Mystery (Dana Girls Mystery #4)
by Carolyn KeeneThe Dana Girls, Jean & Louise end up in another mystery as they come across a old acquaintance from back home. They follow the trail and discover the truth about Mrs. Flower's family.
Broken Fang
by Rutherford MontgomeryThe wolf pack, jaws foaming, burst upon Sioux Charlie with a fury that made the storm seem tame. Back up the trail Charlie's shout was heard by his weary dog Bart. In midstep, the dog halted, lifted his head, and answered his master's cry. Charlie heard that cry with a wild hope springing in his heart — if only Bart could make it in time! Charlie never doubted the dog was coming. In that hour of danger he knew that Bart was true to him.
Franz, A Dog of the Police
by S. P. MeekFranz is the story of a Doberman pinscher who was trained for police work in the famous C. A. Roy kennels of Berkeley, California. He is purchased by the Berkeley police department, and soon gains a state-wide reputation for the excellence of his work. Later, when the Berkeley officers are sent to Honolulu to reorganize the department there, Franz goes with them. And in the Hawaiian city, he adds to his already great reputation and gathers fresh laurels for himself and his master.
Hurricane Pinto: The Story of an Outlaw Horse
by Thomas C. HinkleThat pinto colt was spirited and strong, as well as strikingly beautiful. So it was not surprising that the cowboys of the Gunnison Ranch spotted him out on the mesa near Big Thunder Mountain where he was roaming with his mother, a half-wild range mare. All that fall and winter they tried to capture Hurricane Pinto, but he was slippery as an eel and too smart for them. It took five cowboys, tophands at the ranch, to catch him. And then he threw four of them, including Ben Williams, the greatest rider of them all-and raced after Ben with his teeth bared. Ben went over the top of the corral like a squirrel. Everyone decided Pinto was a born outlaw, except sixteen-year old Joe Gunnison. He insisted on taking the young horse, so it was really a relief to Joe’s father when two tough-looking hombres stole the pinto. But Joe wasn’t going to lose his horse. He went after him, and that was the beginning of a series of adventures and a thrilling escape through the horrors of Death Valley and past the Funeral Mountains. In the end, Hurricane Pinto saved the life not only of Joe but of Joe’s father. No one ever called him an outlaw again.