Texas Journeys: Grade 5

Tally Hamilton does not want to be sent off to a stuffy boarding school all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is not just any school. Eccentric, crazy and inspiring, Delderton is the gateway to a wonderful adventure - led by the mysterious Matteo, who speaks five languages and longs for his mountain home. There, in the troubled kingdom of Bergania, Tally will prove herself to be braver than she knew and discover a deep and lasting friendship by the dragonfly pool... (historical fiction)

Author: Eva Ibbotson

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Journey across vertical landscapes in this sweeping literary celebration compiled by scholar Anthony Kenny. Published by John Murray in 1991, this hardcover charts how mountains shifted from places of ancient mystery to arenas of modern sport. Features an extraordinary cast of voices—spanning classical reflections by Homer, romantic prose by Wordsworth, and firsthand survival accounts from Edward Whymper and Sir Edmund Hillary. The narrative is beautifully paired with striking black-and-white linocut illustrations by Paul Kershaw.

Author: Anthony Kenny

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An exceptional anthology curated by celebrated poetry authority Michael Schmidt, The Great Modern Poets offers a definitive, illuminating introduction to the finest verse written since the turn of the twentieth century. Published by Quercus, this beautifully produced compilation features over 150 essential poems from 50 seminal English-language masters, spanning from early modern giants like Thomas Hardy, W.B. Yeats, and Rudyard Kipling to brilliant late-century voices such as Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, and Derek Walcott. Each poet is introduced with insightful historical context and critical commentary that demystifies modern poetic movements, making this an invaluable textbook for literature students and a cornerstone addition to any poetry lover's home library.

Author: Edited by Michael Schmidt

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Where Keith and Stephen live the only signs of World War II are the blackout at night and a single random bomb-site. But the two boys suspect that their neighbors are not what they seem. As Keith authoritatively informs the trusting Stephen, the whole district is riddled with secret passages and underground laboratories — hideaways for any number of murderers, unsung war heroes and secret agents.  Then one day Keith announces that the Germans have infiltrated his own family. And when the secret underground world they have dreamed up emerges from the shadows they find themselves engulfed in mysteries far deeper and more painful than they had bargained for.

Author: Michael Frayn

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Living as a maid in a grand house, young Annika adores her fellow servants like family and loves the glittering city of Vienna, but she secretly longs for the mother who abandoned her as an infant. When a beautiful aristocrat suddenly appears to claim her, Annika feels as though she has walked right into her own dream. However, after being whisked away to a remote, crumbling castle far from home, she realizes her new life is shrouded in dark secrets, lies, and a terrible lurking danger. (historical fiction)

Author: Eva Ibbotson

**Minor cover scuffs, but in very good overall condition.

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Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder follows Sophie Amundsen, a fourteen-year-old Norwegian girl who begins receiving a series of mysterious letters containing profound philosophical questions. Soon, she is swept into an extraordinary correspondence course covering the great thinkers of Western thought, from the pre-Socratics to Sartre. But as the lessons deepen, Sophie realizes she is caught in a baffling existential riddle that challenges the very nature of her own reality. Part gripping novel and part accessible history of philosophy, this brilliant book is an unforgettable journey through the ideas that shaped our world.

Author: Jostein Gaarder

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A timeless testament to the human spirit. "Discovered in the attic where she spent the final years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary remains a vivid, deeply moving record of a teenage girl growing up under the shadow of World War II. 

Author: Anne Frank

**Fair vintage condition

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This biography chronicles the nineteenth-century expeditions of Jed Smith, a pivotal figure in the expansion of the American frontier. Operating as a courageous trapper and explorer, Smith successfully navigated treacherous territories west of the Rocky Mountains, charting vital paths for future pioneers. Driven by his deep Christian faith, he pursued his ambitions with honor while surviving extreme wilderness dangers that few others could endure. Ideal for students, this inspiring volume highlights an extraordinary life defined by unwavering testimony, resilience, and true adventure.

Author: Frank Latham (Christian Liberty Press)

Ex-Library but very good condition.

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