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Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet 5 reviews
Elizabeth G. Uhlig
Marble House Editions, 2003
Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet
In Anna Pavlova, Jewel of the Ballet, author Elizabeth Uhlig recreates the enchanting world of a little girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. My two young daughters and I were mesmerized by the beautiful illustrations as well as the descriptive prose that transported us back to the old world of Imperial Russia. The story is a timeless one about childhood fantasies that come true after much ...
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My Great Grandpa Dave
Evelyn Rothstein
Marble House Editions, 2007
Dave is a young boy growing up in New York City about 100 years ago. When he is sent home from school by the school nurse at age seven, he goes to work to help his family and misses five years of school. With the help of his beloved sister Lena, Dave learns to read poetry, recite Shakespeare, and becomes a champion speller.
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Dave the Boxer
Evelyn Rothstein
Marble House Editions, 2008
A true story about a teenage boy living in New York at the turn of the 20th century, who tries his hand at amateur boxing as a way to help bring in more money. This is the story of the author's father.
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My Great Grandma Clara1 review
Evelyn Rothstein
Marble House Editions, 2006
To Our Beloved Grandmas
"My Great Grandma Clara" is a story that highlights the odyssey we all take to understand ourselves on a daily basis as we try to explain it to the young, inquisitive minds in our families. Without equivocation, it is a story that will resonate in the hearts of those who read it, or hear it, in the classroom or at bedtime...anytime!
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Memoir Writing and Illustrating for Children1 review
Elizabeth G. Uhlig
Marble House Editions, 2003
From a Children's Literature Professor
This is a super book! It is very practical for teachers: easy to follow and to adapt for various grade levels. It is also useful for teachers working with the writing process and writing workshops.
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Ricardo and the Fisherman
Joan Eiseman
Marble House Editions, 2007
A folktale in which a wealthy Spaniard holds a contest to find a checf who will succeed at getting his sone to eat.
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Grandmother Mary4 reviews
Elizabeth Uhlig
Marble House Editions, 2000
A Touching Family Tale
Certainly there are societal pressures and daily challenges facing kids today. But Uhlig's story of "Grandmother Mary" shows that these problems are not really new as she introduces us to a lady who weathered emotionally turbulent times and still finds joy in her life. Mary faces significant losses while young; and yet through an indomitable inner strength, she manages to find a wonderful and ...
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Between the Shadows
Frima Laub
Marble House Editions, 2007
Between the Shadows is the story of a 5-year old Jewish girl who survived on her own in Poland during the winter of 1945.
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The Magic Lunch Box
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2004
A cross cultural children's story about a little boy who must adapt to two different cultures. Includes a Spanish glossary.
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The Tale of Jackie Berry
Joan Eiseman
Marble House Editions, 2005
Jackie Berry recalls an adventure he had as a child involving a much coveted pair of "magic" boots.
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From Dachau to D-Day
Werner Kleeman
Marble House Editions, 2007
The personal memoir of a German Jew who left Nazi Germany, became an American citizen and returned to Europe to participate in the Normandy Landing.
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The Whole World is Dancing
Elizabeth Uhlig
Marble House Editions, 2005
An illustrated rhyming poem about folk dancing around the world, its customs, costumes, music and traditions.
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The Iris House
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2006
A 12-chapter young adult thriller with black and white illustrations.
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Not Another Christmas!
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2004
A picture book/easy reader that tells a humorous and touching story about the year that Santa Claus decided he did not want ot do his job anymore.
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Merry-Go-Round
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2008
A 14-year old girl who wants to get a summer job comes to learn that an unsavory character is stalking her.
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The Iris House
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2006
A 12-chapter young adult thriller with black and white illustrations.
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Rainwalk
Elizabeth Uhlig
Marble House Editions, 2006
A quartet of poems about the seasons, for young readers.
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The 10 Be's of Positivity
Lynette Turner
Marble House Editions, 2008
A self-help/workbook for people who would like to attune their lifestyle and mental attitudes to a more uplifting and positive way of life.
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Dark Towers
Joan Fitzgerald
Marble House Editions, 2007
A teenage thriller in which a girl searches for the father she has never known.
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