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"Inspired by the twenty-three "tales," Matthew Dennison takes a selection of quotations from Potter's stories and uses them to explore her multifaceted life and character: repressed Victorian daughter; thwarted lover; artistic genius; formidable country woman. This dramatic narrative charts her transformation from a young girl with a love of animals and fairy tales into a bestselling author and canny businesswoman--so deeply unusual for the Victorian...
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In Death at Bishop's Keep, Kathryn Ardleigh captured the interest of detective Sir Charles Sheridan as they solved their first case together. Now the demise of a local constable and the disappearance of a child have the sleuthing couple on the trail of deadly greed and criminal mischief once again. And with the help of a shy woman who calls herself Beatrix Potter, Kate intends to uncover the sinister secrets of Gallows Green...
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"A sweeping, tenderhearted love story, Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash tells the story of two families living through World War II on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and the shy, irresistible young woman who will call them both her own. As German bombs fall over London in 1940, working-class parents Millie and Reginald Thompson make an impossible choice: they decide to send their eleven-year-old daughter, Beatrix, to America. There,...
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"Move aside history--it's time for herstory. Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation that's perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and She Persisted. Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn't or shouldn't do. Not anymore. It's time for herstory--a celebration of not only what girls can do, but...
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Frederick Warne
Pub. Date
2012
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents a new adventure for the intrepid Peter Rabbit, who journeys beyond the boundaries of Mr. McGregor's garden to Scotland, where he finds a giant radish and competes in a throwing contest.
14) Beatrix Potter
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H.Z. Walck
Pub. Date
1961, c1960
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English
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A simple retelling of the life of the English author and illustrator, who created such well-known characters as Peter Rabbit.
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Racehorse for Young Readers
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2017.
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English
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Four classic tales of adventurous bunnies and other animals.
Tells the story of Peter, a young, rebellious rabbit who, despite his mother's wishes, enters the dangerous garden of Mr. McGregor to feast on its delicious fruits and vegetables. From there on out, Peter gets himself into all kinds of trouble. Featuring all of the original illustrations by Beatrix Potter, follow the exciting adventures of Peter Rabbit and some of his favorite furry friends....
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Frederick Warne
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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In her second Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson returns Peter to his home in the Lake District. Peter and his silly cousin Benjamin are helping their friend William, a turkey, who is in danger of becoming Mr. and Mrs. McGregor's Christmas dinner.
19) I am Lily
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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"In this story, meet spunky Lily Bobtail, who just moved from the city to the rural Lake District. A daring girl, Lily is the perfect new friend for Peter and Benjamin"--
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
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[2008]
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English
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Yet again Lucie loses her pocket handkerchief. In her search she meets Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a kindly, but strangely prickly washerwoman, and Mr. Jeremy Fisher who tells her of his eventful fishing trip. When seven little bunnies go missing Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny find themselves caught up in a terrible battle between Mr. Tod and his unwelcome guest. Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca create havoc in the doll's house while Johnny Town-Mouse entertains...