Henry Carter Hull

"First published serially in 1840 -- 41 in Dickens' own magazine, Master Humphrey's Clock , and in book form in 1841, The Old Curiosity Shop was an immediate popular success. The heart-wrenching story of Little Nell and her doting grandfather offered a rich amalgam of misery and malice, goodness and generosity, love and loyalty -- all with a pervading veneer of sentimentality that greatly appealed to Victorian readers. As the story opens up, Nell...

She needs a mother One little girl could give him a second chance at love. Jack Prinz barely knows how to be a grandfather, much less raise a child by himself. But he has the perfect solution--marry his childhood friend to provide his orphaned granddaughter with the mother figure she needs. Now he has to convince Grace Partridge to accept his loveless proposal. If only sticking to his plan were that simple From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories...

May she grow into all her gifts. Rachel never understood her grandfather's blessing, but as she begins her senior year in high school, she's not thinking of it much. She's more worried about getting into college, and trying not to embarrass herself in front of Chris, a friend who might be turning something into more. Her plans are challenged by meeting Yonatan, a mysterious stranger still reeling from his own losses. Yonatan says Rachel has a calling...

This volume features more adventures of genius scientist Rick Sanchez and his timid grandson Morty Smith. Collects issues #31-35. The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's hilarious [adult swim]™ animated show RICK AND MORTY™ continues in all-new stories not seen on TV! Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius scientist Rick Sanchez as he drags his inherently timid grandson Morty Smith on dangerous adventures across...

"John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race-the prize money would save...

"Readers will be delighted." -- Publishers Weekly starred review on One More for Christmas From the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Christmas Sisters and A Wedding in December comes this sparkling tale of Christmas redemption... For sisters Samantha and Ella Mitchell, Christmas is their most precious time of the year. But this year, they'll be buying presents for the most unexpected guest of all -- their mother. It's been five years since they...

"From the bestselling coauthor of Broken Strings , "a sensitive and supportive approach to . . . the universal, ageless experiences of love and loss" ( Quill & Quire ). A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters ( From the Heart of Africa ) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left...

"Grandpa is Jack s favorite person in the world. It doesn t matter that he wears his slippers to the supermarket, serves Spam a la Custard for dinner, and often doesn't remember Jack's name. But then Grandpa starts to believe he s back in World War II, when he was a Spitfire fighter pilot, and he's sent to live in an old folk's home run by the sinister Matron Swine. Now it s up to Jack to help Grandpa plot a daring escape!"--