England Books

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This book was great! She stows away on the Mayflower and is an outcast who becomes loved. But Merrie has to face tragedies like sickness and she is sentenced to leave. Then becomes blood sisters with an Indian. But will she go back to London or stay where she is not wanted?

Merrie doesn't want an arranged marriage, so she runs away from her home and stows away on the Mayflower. Several days into the voyage she is found though. It is too late to turn back so they let her stay. Then she falls in love with a Pilgrim. Does he love her too though?

Merrie is a well-off English girl, cir. 1620. Yet she craves adventure (and what good Sunfire heroine DOESN'T??), and stows away aboard a little ship known as the Mayflower! Not only must Merrie choose her men but her continents! And of course Merrie clashes with those somber Pilgrims, makes friends with the Indians, etc. Also, this story has one of the most touching scenes of the series when Merrie must make her choice between the guys... Great stuff...

Set to the same scale as a lot of the very good Michelin maps, this map covers all of Scotland with enough detail to make traveling the country easy. It can give you a sense of how far Loch Ness really is from Edinburgh, points out the scenic roads, main roads, back roads; has good detail on the islands; and covers from the border with England up to the top of the country. Any specific city like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, etc, will require a more detailed map, obtained locally, but this map is very good for planning and getting around. Main thing to remember, you can end up going much slower in the Highlands than you think, in some areas 25 mph average speed because of the roads twisting or being single track. On the other hand, I was going 70 for a while, keeping up with traffic, in a glen above Loch Lommond. The roads are in good condition, and driving on the left is not the hardest thing about driving in Britian; it is getting used to how narrow the lanes are.
The roads are safe, the countryside more beautiful than you think, even if you rent a car only for one day to head out it is worth it, and this map is excellent.

I have leanred, never ask driving directions from someone waiting for a bus.

This map is an excellent choice for trip and route planning, particularly in Wales. Information on Welsh roads can be very difficult especially up in the Snowdonia region. This map is an excellent scale (1:400,000) with plenty of detail for planning, but not so much as to be distracting. I used it extensively for planning a Welsh holiday, and recommend it highly.

When we first looked at this map, we didn't think it would be accurate. Once we arrived in Scotland, we realized that it was extremely accurate, there are just not that many roads there as we are used to in the US. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in Scotland.

Get this - you'll need it.........

A short but wonderful story of finding real treasure!!! The biggest find of Roman Silver ever in the UK. However it is the 'human' element within this story that makes it so thrilling. Greed does terrible things to us all.....
This is a great story for kids but I was 28 when I first read it. I have remembered it so vividly for all these years ( I am now in my 40's..) I just had to buy a copy to keep for myself. If you love archaeology and can imagine the thrill of finding something truely gobsmackingly amazing... this is a great read!

I've read this book snd LOVED it. It's about a worker on a rich mans farm who finds something hard in the ground and it turns out to be TREASER! The man forgets about it after digging it up and a year later his boss (the man who kept the treaser) was cought by one of his freinds. The man who found it becomes rich and is poor no more.
This true story can show that any ordinary person can find a treaser.

One might argue that this book about the greatest treasure ever found in the British Isles is itself a rare find. Roald Dahl was able to interview Gordon Butcher, the man who originally found the Roman silver on his land, no small feat since Butcher had become suspicious of writers and journalists after being cheated out of a fortune that should have been his. The account, mostly in Butcher's own words, of the discovery is absolutely entrancing and Dahl has the wisdom to keep the story tight and lean, while preserving the details about Butcher and that memorable day when his life changed forever.
I have had a hard time finding true historical accounts which I can share with my entire family and which will hold the interest of both children and adults. With pictures on nearly every page (by the inimitable Ralph Steadman) and vivid writing which makes history come alive, this one fits the bill.

The easy reading style of Dahl is at its best in the Mildenhall treasure, when fast development mixed with a human element are concerned. He allows the user to empathise with characters and feel the disapointment not only of the good but also those of more dubious character. He gives an insight into peoples lives which should not be possible in such a short space. A very good read, to see the darker side of human character and the way in which naivity is often ruthlessly exploited, however despite this the book is kept light and readable with vivid images and interesting content, a worthwhile read.

MOON HANDBOOKS COASTAL MAINE is yet another great book about the Maine Coast, with plenty of information about great shopping, dining, and recreational activities to help you look great for your significant other and/or your favorite celebrity. However, there is a flaw- the failure in the section on the Portland area to mention either any independent music stores (Bull Moose Music) or the Maine Mall. Overall, however, this is a wonderful book that anyone with geographical interests will love.

Don't even think about planning a trip to Maine without first reading the Moon's Handbook Coastal Maine. It is the best travel guide. The author offers lots of great information.

The Monn Handbook Coastal Maine was invaluable in planning and during our Sept. trip to ME. We used the info to make reservations at motels and restaurants and we were never dissapointed. It also included excellent craft shop recommendations and places to see that were really off the beaten path. I would recommend this guide book for anyone planning a trip to ME.

After spending last summer in southern Maine, I was delighted to see this book. It provides information such as travel strategies and touring itineraries. The author lives on the mid-coast, but grew up around Portland.
You know the format for these handbooks means you get solid information on an area. I'm looking forward to another summer in Maine where I'll see so much more with this handbook to guide me.

Don't rule this out for your older children...I just bought it for my just-turned-8yo dd after starting a library copy of it and all of us (including 10yo brother) being enchanted (he actually suggested buying it...said it was a "classic"!)! It reminds you of simpler times... the wholesome joys of childhood. It probably is best for 8 and under but we found it absolutely charming

I read these books, a chapter a night, to our 5 year old daughter. They are classic, innocent, stories about small
every day events in the life of milly,molly,mandy. There are 2 pictures in each story and a cast of characters that never changes. My daugther loves them and they teach small but good lessons - how to be a helper, how to be responsible for your things. I love them. Just a sidenote....my husband finds them extremely tedious to read. You only need to read one chapter and you'll know which side of the fence you stand on.

I got this book when I was 6 and it has been a loved part of my collection ever since. I loved the map of the village in the front and the little descriptions that matched a location to a story, and the little qualifiers the author will put in front of some people's names like Little Friend Susan. The stories hark back to a simpler time, with things like berry picking or a new dress achieving the level of excitement that perhaps only the young (or young at heart) are capable of feeling. A wonderful book for children.

Milly Molly Mandy is tops in our house right now. For bedtime, my 3-year-old son would rather have two chapters of this book than any other. I'm amazed that he can listen to a book with only a few pictures per chapter, but the stories are wonderfully engaging, with a sweet tone and an innocence I love. You'll love this book!

The book is very informative and great for anyone who wants to mountain bike or is already into mountain biking. It also has great pictures, especially page 202.

This is the finest mountain biking guide I've ever read. It gives great information about trails of all abilities, plus tips on local attractions. This type of information is good to all types of mountain bikers, from rabid racers to families on day trips. Along with some of the premier trails in Maine and New Hampshire, such as in Acadia National Park, it gives descriptions of trails off the beaten path, such as that through Jefferson Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Mr. Fitzhenry also provides local histories of the areas visited (which could be a book in itself) as well as great directions and trail descriptions. This book is good for local New Englanders and those from "away", because Bob did such a good job of finding trails throughout the two states. I highly recommend it.

Excellent! Great selection of trails with a variety of terrain. This guide book provides more pertinent trail information than any other I've read. Particularly helpful is the trail contour plots as well as overlaying trail lines onto accurate topo-maps. The authors writing style is unique causing me to actually read the book cover to cover.

This book has a lot of great info for both seasoned riders and the beginner. The maps, trail directions and descriptions of the rides are just the start. I have rolled over the MT. Agamenticus (Mount A) Pg. 236 trails for years and the author really hits the mark. I can't wait to hit the rest of the trails.

This is a very good novel! There Is a lot Of twists! This book was writtin in 1988 by an 16 yearold english girl!

This book was unlike any other mystery book that I have read. The story of a women that leaves her town and ends up at castle with a mystery to solve. The ending is shocking and you probably wouldn't guess who it is.

This ingenious plot is well organized and efficently written. It is a great buy for people of all ages who enjoy a good murder mystery. I found the first half of this book to be a brilliant attention grabber and the rest as thrilliing as if I were in the castle myself as a possible victim. the end is suitable to shock any unwary reader.

I found it fascinating that a girl of sixteen could have written such a story. Carnell has been a big inspiration for me to follow my dream of publishing a novel at a similar age.

The ending will be a surprise, but this is a definite buy. Readers will definitely love this page turner. The characters and plot are marvelous. Carnell deserves top marks for this ingenious work.

I've read it twice now and loved it each time. Agree with the opinions above. People who enjoy this may be interested in "We Took to the Woods" by Louise Dickinson Rich, also entertaining humerous look at life in Maine.

I often don't get a chance for much pleasure reading so many books that I start never get finished. This book, however, grabbed me in from the start and like the other reviewer said, I could not put it down. It truly transported me to Maine, a state that I love to visit. However, even if you aren't a Maine fanatic, I think you will enjoy the book and it's ability to take you away from your everyday life. In addition, the strong, independent women who play the lead roles in the book are truly inspirational, especially considering the time period in which they were asserting this independent spirit. Seeing their willingness to jump in to a business that they knew little about and to set it up successfully in a short period of time has really awakened in me the belief that anything is possible -- you just have to be bold enough to go after it. This book is a wonderful read and one that I will surely pick up time after time. I highly recommend it.

In my youth, I often vacationed in Maine and happened to find this book in the local library during one trip. It was truly inspiring for me as a young girl, both to appreciate the great state of Maine and to go on to write memoirs of my own. I would recommend this classic to any would-be memoirist, as a great example of how a well-written life story can transcend time.

This book written about the trials and tribulations of two young girls who quit their jobs in New York and took up running a grocery store in Goose Rocks. Scotty does a fantasitc job at taking the reader to Maine. She captivated me and I truely could not put this book down. I want read it again right away!

These dozen stories about the high-spirited young sister of the narrator are meant to be read aloud. The naughty little sister has an indulgent father, a disciplinarian mother, and a disapproving older sister who tries to make moral tales out of the bad sister. (The story about her father having to look after her all day was at the beginning of the book, but it would have been a funny comeuppance for the father later in the book.) But children will identify with the physically active and inquisitive little sister, her thoughtless antics, and the inevitable consequences, such as falling off the gate or eating too much spongy trifle. These British stories were written in the 1950s and may require some explanation for American children, but anyone who has had to put up with a bossy, goody-goody sibling like the narrator will enjoy the fun and friends of the naughty little sister, even as they see the mistakes she makes.

The words is easy to understand, and the story is very good. I love it

When I was little my parents would read me this book and it was halarious to me at the age of 4. This book will amuse any child and even parents. Best of all they are true stories. I give it 10 stars !

This book is very reminiscent of my English childhood and will amuse adults and children alike. Similar ilk to Milly-Molly-Mandy. Be warned, however, there is much use of the word 'bad' in relation to children rather than children's behaviour, some parents may object to this. My 5-year-old found the naughty little sister's antics quite hilarious and greatly enjoyed the short, lively chapters and lovely illustrations. I would recommend this book for little children who would appreciate the English references.