English, Stories & Living Books

Rocky, the brave Staffordshire terrier, and his human companion Shaun face an urgent environmental crisis. Tasked with finding groundwater for wildlife amid global warming, they join three San individuals—/Qui, /Gao, and Xama—on a perilous quest to a sacred desert cavern. Their journey is threatened by the greed of Captain Mohale, a ruthless soldier desperate to seize the San's ancestral lands for diamonds. Pitted against Mohale’s evil machinations, Rocky, Shaun, and the San must fight for survival, aided by Shogi, a mysterious wild dog of mystical nature. It is a high-stakes African adventure blending environmental protection with dangerous human greed.

Author: Shaun Chapman

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Fate has brought her to the brink of a legendary battle...Anaxandra's life was destined to be extraordinary. Taken hostage as a child, she was forced to live as a slave-girl on a remote island. Now, six years later, she's the sole survivor of a bloodthirsty raid by pirates. When King Menelaus finds her, Anaxandra knows that this is her big chance to find a new life. So she tells a lie that will hurl her on a journey towards Troy - and into the heart of the fiercest war the world has ever known.

The sweeping, epic story of one fearless girl - and her quest to find her way back home. A lovely ancient history living book. 

Author: Caroline B. Cooney

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A lovely children's historical adventure novel written by British author Gillian Cross. Set in 1881, it follows two penniless, parentless teenagers, Tad and Cissie, who find themselves on the run across America with a giant Indian elephant named Khush. They must use their courage and wits to stay ahead of the tyrannical villain Mr. Jackson, who is determined to steal the animal for himself. An award-winning living book for historical geography. 

Author: Gillian Cross

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Anna Blair, author of best-selling Tea at Miss Cranston's, has written 22 short stories, with very different settings: some in her native Scotland, some in Malaysia where she lived for a few years and others from North America where she has grandchildren. Some of her Scottish stories have a historical context, but most of the stories were prompted by some incident or encounter which left her wondering what might have led up to it, or what might follow. The stories are often deeply touching, but her gentle sense of humour prevents them becoming sentimental. The varied geographical and cultural settings add a richness to the collection.

Author: Anna Blair

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When a stranded pilot awakes in the middle of the desert to a mysterious little boy asking him to "draw a sheep," it marks the beginning of an unforgettable, life-altering journey. This enchanting and deeply wise fable delves into the profound mysteries of life, love, and human nature, revealing the timeless secrets of what truly matters most.Perfect for children exploring its whimsical wonders and adults rediscovering its deep philosophical truths, this universally cherished worldwide classic features beautifully restored artwork alongside its fresh translation. A premier "living book" essential for any homeschool curriculum or family library, it is bound to capture and transform the hearts of readers across all generations.

Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

**Note the tear on the front cover - otherwise in excellent condition

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Texas Journeys (Grade 3, Level 3.2) is a fantastic, all-in-one language arts hardcover packed with great reading and practical skill-building. It explores a wide variety of genres—from fantasy, humorous stories, and traditional myths to poetry, plays, and real-world science topics like dinosaur fossils, polar climates, and mountain climbs. Each lesson sharpens critical thinking, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, while guided writing workshops walk kids all the way from brainstorming to polished final copies. Richly illustrated and easy to follow, it’s a wonderfully engaging core reader for Grade 3 classrooms or homeschooling families!

Author: James F. Baumann, David J. Chard, Jamal Cooks, et al

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Texas Journeys 4 is an all-in-one language arts reader packed with living literature and core skill-building. It explores a rich variety of genres—from realistic fiction and biographies to tall tales, historical drama, and sci-fi. Readers dive into inspiring stories and topics, including Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie, the San Francisco earthquake in The Earth Dragon Awakes, Antarctic expeditions, ant ecology, civil rights, and Isaac Asimov’s futuristic visions. Every lesson sharpens comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking through paired readings, while integrated writing workshops guide students step-by-step through diverse writing formats. This is an excellent resource for Grade 4 classrooms or homeschool families!

Author: James F. Baumann, David J. Chard, Jamal Cooks, et al

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Journeys Grade 5 is an all-in-one language arts reader packed with living literature and core skill-building. It explores diverse genres—from realistic fiction and sci-fi to biographies, historical drama, and non-fiction. Readers dive into inspiring stories, including Louis Sachar’s A Package for Mrs. Jewls, Gary Paulsen’s Tucket’s Travels, Louise Erdrich’s The Birchbark House, Andrew Clements’ Lunch Money, Revolution heroes, space missions, and Lewis and Clark. Every lesson sharpens comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking through paired readings, while integrated writing workshops guide students step-by-step through diverse writing formats. This is an excellent resource for Grade 5 classrooms or homeschool families!

Author: James F. Baumann, et al.

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Exiled on an enchanted island, Prospero uses sorcery and the spirit Ariel to summon a powerful tempest that shipwrecks his treacherous brother Antonio and the King of Naples. As the stranded royals wander the island, Prospero weaves a complex web of illusion, revenge, and reconciliation, while his daughter Miranda falls in love with Prince Ferdinand. This Norton Critical Edition presents the authoritative 1623 First Folio text with detailed annotations by editors Peter Hulme and William H. Sherman. Perfect for high school setwork study or university literature courses.

Author: William Shakespeare (Edited by Peter Hulme and William H. Sherman)

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Set in the English countryside, this Treasury gathers six beloved woodland tales created by Alison Uttley. Drawing directly from Uttley's own rural childhood, these quiet stories follow the daily adventures, celebrations, and friendships of Little Grey Rabbit, Hare, and Squirrel. The compilation brings together six complete classic stories: Little Grey Rabbit's Party, Wise Owl's Story, Little Grey Rabbit's Washing Day, Moldy Warp the Mole, Fuzzypeg Goes to School, and Little Grey Rabbit's Christmas. These timeless adventures introduce young listeners and early readers to a gentle world of woodland animal neighbours, seasonal traditions, and community spirit.

Author: Alison Uttley

**The dj shows some wear, but the book itself is in excellent condition

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Narrated from the perspective of an eight-year-old boy named Quinn, Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes introduces young readers aged 8 to 12 to a diverse collection of historical and famous figures who achieved greatness while living with autism or traits associated with it.

Through engaging, short biographical sketches, the book explores the lives of notable pioneers across various fields—including Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey, and Andy Kaufman—highlighting how their unique ways of thinking, intense focus, and distinct personalities helped them make major contributions to science, art, literature, philosophy, and comedy. Designed to inspire children who feel different, the narrative framing celebrates individuality, perseverance, and historical achievement.

Author: Jennifer Elder

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Nijinsky: Scenes from the Childhood of the Great Dancer by Catherine Brighton is an illustrated biographical picture book that traces the early life milestones of legendary ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Brighton visited Leningrad to research historical settings and original costume designs, ensuring her illustrations accurately reflect the period. 

Author: Catherine Brighton

**Note - Light black ink transfer from the illustrations onto the facing text pages—a typical feature of vintage printings. Reading is not affected.

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Master English language essentials from primary school through tertiary level with this user-friendly, colour-coded reference guide. Designed as a textbook, teacher handbook, and home reference tool, this practical volume organises foundational grammar, comprehension, visual literacy, writing mechanics, spelling, and vocabulary into clean, logical notes. Developed by experienced educators Beryl Lutrin and Marcelle Pincus, the guide breaks down complex rules into accessible visual summaries that build long-term retention across every stage of study. Covering core curriculum components alongside practical communication skills, it serves as an indispensable resource for independent home study, classroom preparation, and exam revision across all academic subjects.

Author: Beryl Lutrin & Marcelle Pincus

**Very neat condition overall.

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