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Over the Gate

A Novel

By: Miss Read

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“Here you’ll find delicious wit, quirky characters, the colorful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter. . . . Delightful.” —Jan Karon Throughout her years as schoolmistress, Miss Read has gathered excellent accounts of the rich and varied history of her beloved English village, often through neighborly conversation over the gate. Fairacre has garnered its share of odd incidents, entertaining episodes, and village folklore, from an unusual recipe for weight loss found in an old notebook—and used with alarming consequences—to the tragic story of the village ghost. In Over the Gate, Miss Read retells many of these treasured stories of Fairacre past and present, with characteristic grace and wit. “Affectionate, humorous, and gently charming . . . sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing.” —The New York Times “Miss Read has a humble, laughing heart.” —Mademoiselle

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0547527195

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9780547527192

Miss Read's Country Cooking, Or, To Cut a Cabbage-leaf

By: Miss Read

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Miss Read's Country Cooking, Or, To Cut a Cabbage-leaf

By: Miss Read

Arranged by the seasons, this collection provides recipes for such delights as cod cutlets, lemon curd, and idiot biscuits.

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089733373X

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9780897333733

Storm in the Village

A Novel

By: Miss Read

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Storm in the Village

A Novel

By: Miss Read

Big changes are afoot in a small English village— “If you’ve ever enjoyed a visit to Mitford, you’ll relish a visit to Fairacre” (Jan Karon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of To Be Where You Are). Trouble brews in the tiny country village of Fairacre, when it is discovered that Farmer Miller’s Hundred Acre Field is slated for real estate development. Alarming rumors are circulating, among them the fear that the village school may close. The endearing schoolmistress Miss Read brings her inimitable blend of affection and clear-sighted candor to this report, in which a young girl finds her first love, an older woman accepts a new role in life, and the impassioned battle to save the village from being engulfed is at the forefront of every villager’s mind. “Wise, ironic, kindly, full of atmosphere and characters, rural charm, broad dialects, and the impishness of children.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Affectionate, humorous, and gently charming . . . Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing.” —The New York Times

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0547527187

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9780547527185

Early Days

By: Miss Read

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Early Days

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The enchanting childhood memoirs of bestselling author Miss Read. Miss Read's early days were spent with two remarkable grandmothers - one in Lewisham and one in Walton-on-the-Naze. EARLY DAYS is full of childhood memories of an extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins and their houses full of mystery and adventure, where Miss Read spent so much time, living in the shadow of the First World War. At the age of seven, Miss Read moved to the small village of Chelsfield, Kent, into a magical new world - and so began her love of the English countryside which was to have such a strong influence on her career as a writer. Her evocative descriptions of the village school, the joys of exploring the woods and lanes rich in wildlife and of childhood events, from toffee-making to the treat of a lift on the corn-chandler's cart, vividly convey this time as one of the happiest of her life.

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Orion

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1409105709

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9781409105701

Miss Read - The Complete Thrush Green Collection (ebook)

By: Miss Read

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Miss Read - The Complete Thrush Green Collection (ebook)

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Enchanting and affectionate stories of everyday country life in the idyllic Thrush Green. 'There is something profoundly consoling about a novel by Miss Read' The Lady Contains: THRUSH GREEN, WINTER IN THRUSH GREEN, NEWS FROM THRUSH GREEN, BATTLES AT THRUSH GREEN, RETURN TO THRUSH GREEN, GOSSIP FROM THRUSH GREEN, AFFAIRS AT THRUSH GREEN, AT HOME IN THRUSH GREEN, THE SCHOOL AT THRUSH GREEN, FRIENDS AT THRUSH GREEN, CELEBRATIONS AT THRUSH GREEN, THE YEAR AT THRUSH GREEN, CHRISTMAS AT THRUSH GREEN

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1409138933

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9781409138938

Fresh from the Country

By: Miss Read

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Fresh from the Country

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Miss Read, whose real name is Dora Jessie Saint, has been producing these delightful novels of English village life since 1956. Miss Read draws us magically into the world of the primary school. Anna Lacey, a young country girl, is given her first job in Greater London, and as she learns to cope with the challenges of her new life, we share with her the delights of teaching those dear, devilish, delicious, disarming, infuriating and exhusting creatures who are her young pupils.

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Academy Chicago Pub

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0897334175

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9780897334174

Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

A Novel

By: Miss Read

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Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

A Novel

By: Miss Read

Two novels in the beloved Fairacre series, full of “delicious wit, quirky characters . . . and certainly love and laughter” (Jan Karon). In the English village of Fairacre, retired schoolteachers Dolly Clare and Emily Davis enjoyed a remarkable friendship. Childhood playmates in Beech Green, they would remain close throughout their long lives, eventually sharing a cottage in their retirement. They felt grief when a village family was lost on the Titanic and each experienced young love and then heartbreak when the First World War interrupted both of their romances. In this two-in-one volume, the triumphs and tragedies of their days are depicted with all the humor, humble tenacity, and human warmth for which Miss Read is known. “Miss Read’s Books . . . have deservedly received the highest praise from both English and American reviewers.” —The New York Times Book Review “Miss Read reminds us of what is really important. And if we can’t live in her world, it’s certainly a comforting place to visit.” —USA Today “[Read’s] heroes are the good, the uncomplicated, and those who do the unsung work of the world. It’s a warm, comfortable, part of the picture.” —Kirkus Reviews

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HMH

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0547346794

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9780547346793

Village Affairs

By: Miss Read,John S. Goodall

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Village Affairs

By: Miss Read,John S. Goodall

The villagers are alarmed when they hear the startling rumor that the town's schools will be closed and the children bused to nearby Beech Green"--Amazon.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618962425

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9780618962426

Village Diary

By: Miss Read

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Village Diary

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When Miss Read receives a magnificent diary for Christmas instead of the more customary bath salts, she decides she must make good use of it. In each chapter of her diary, Miss Read recounts a month in her life as headmistress of Fairacre School. With kindly humor, she relates all the difficulties and all the enjoyment of living in a small country community. Her jollity lasts even through staff problems, a village decision to marry her off, and a nagging cleaning lady. But when she writes about her younger pupils, that amusement breaks into laughter.

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0618884157

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9780618884155

Miss Read's Christmas

Village Christmas and the Christmas Mouse

By: Miss Read

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Miss Read's Christmas

Village Christmas and the Christmas Mouse

By: Miss Read

Brings together Miss Read's two beloved tales about the yuletide season in an English country village

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Academy Chicago Pub

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0897333527

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9780897333528

Miss Read's Christmas Tales

Village Christmas and the Christmas Mouse

By: Miss Read

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Miss Read's Christmas Tales

Village Christmas and the Christmas Mouse

By: Miss Read

Miss Read's many fans will be delighted to renew old acquaintances with two of her most popular Christmas novels, available here in a one-volume edition. Both stories are written in Miss Read's comforting style, as warm as the glowing coals of the cottage fire and the spirit of Christmas itself. 21 line drawings.

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0395741319

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9780395741313

Village School

By: Miss Read

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Village School

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Village School" introduces cheerful schoolmistress Miss Read and her lovable group of children, who are just as likely to lose themselves as their mittens. 18 line drawings.

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061812702X

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9780618127023

The Fairacre Festival

By: Miss Read

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The Fairacre Festival

By: Miss Read

Tthe first day of October brings an unheralded and violent storm, which whips through Fairacre, blowing down trees and telephone poles -- and, worst of all, damaging the roof of St. Patrick's Church. The inhabitants of tiny Fairacre can't imagine how they will be able to afford the repairs, until Mr. Willett suggests a fundraising festival. Preparations for a food sale, a concert, a school play, and a gigantic Christmas bazaar are soon made -- but will they be enough? With her customary humor and grace, Miss Read recounts a story of catastrophe and courage.

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0618884181

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9780618884186

Christmas at Fairacre

By: Miss Read

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Christmas at Fairacre

By: Miss Read

Three uplifting Christmas tales--"No Holly for Miss Quinn, Village Christmas," and "The Christmas Mouse"--are offered here in one enchanting volume. The English village of Fairacre is a vision of holiday joy, but celebrations of the season do not always go as expected.

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0618918108

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9780618918102

The Caxley Chronicles

By: Miss Read

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The Caxley Chronicles

By: Miss Read

Set in Caxley, the quiet country town neighboring the village of Fairacre, The Caxley Chronicles follow two intertwined families, the Howards and the Norths, through the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century. The first Caxley tale, The Market Square, introduces the deep-rooted camaraderie of Septimus Howard and Bender North, whose friendship survives misunderstandings, the tragedy of war, and the bitterness of loss. The story of their families continues through the generations. The second tale, The Howards of Caxley, tells of Edward Howard, grandson to them both. Edward flies for the Royal Air Force Reserve as England prepares for another war -- and Caxley braces itself for overwhelming changes.

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0618884297

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9780618884292

Farewell to Fairacre

By: Miss Read,Read,John S. Goodall

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Farewell to Fairacre

By: Miss Read,Read,John S. Goodall

Suddenly taken ill, the beloved Miss Read must consider leaving her long-timepost at the school. But through the changing seasons in this humorous, gentledrama, Miss Read's problems are gradually resolved.

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0618154566

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9780618154562

A Peaceful Retirement

A Novel

By: Miss Read

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A Peaceful Retirement

A Novel

By: Miss Read

“If you’ve ever enjoyed a visit to Mitford, you’ll relish a visit to Fairacre.” —Jan Karon After many years of teaching in the charming English village of Fairacre, Miss Read settles down to what she hopes will be a relaxing retirement. But, of course, it is not entirely so. Having bid farewell to her pupils at Fairacre School, Miss Read finds herself as busy and in demand as ever: on holiday in Florence, helping with church and school affairs, and offering a kind ear to her often eccentric neighbors. Soon she is counseling Henry Mawne on his thorny marriage; gently resisting her own perennial suitor, John Jenkins; and finally discovering her talent for writing. Once again, Miss Read’s affection for the minutiae of village life, her love of nature, and her good humor make her excellent company.ally important. And if we can’t live in her world, it’s certainly a comforting place to visit.”—USA Today

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0547524536

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9780547524535

Summer at Fairacre

By: Miss Read

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Summer at Fairacre

By: Miss Read

Summer arrives in Fairacre, and "Joseph Coggs finds a temporary home in the schoolhouse while his mother is in the hospital. Miss Read's friend Amy mysteriously disappears. Perhaps most difficult of all, Mrs. Pringle, the grumpy school cleaner, is unable to work because the pain in her bad leg flares up."--Cover.

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0395380162

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9780395380161

Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre

A Novel

By: Miss Read

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Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre

A Novel

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There’s no pleasing Mrs. Pringle—and everyone in Fairacre knows it. “Miss Read’s novels are sheer delight” (Chicago Tribune). Miss Read is certain of one thing—she won’t be forced to hire grumpy Mrs. Pringle to straighten up her house. Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre chronicles the life of the beloved but curmudgeonly school cleaner through the stories of her fellow villagers. Readers will delight in the quirks of this favorite character, from the “flare-ups” of her bad leg to her possessive fondness for the school’s two coal stoves. Her neighbors also remember Maud Pringle’s little-known benevolence, like the time she knitted mittens for poor Joe Coggs. The downland village of Fairacre bustles with familiar characters, who all have stories to share about the town’s (and readers’) favorite grouch. “Miss Read is a master of characterization and description . . . Mrs. Pringle is a book to savor to the very end.” —Broward Sun-Sentinel “A soothing oasis of tidy living for the frazzled reader weary of an untidy world.” —Kirkus Reviews

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054752644X

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9780547526447

Fools Should Never Marry!

By: Lil Miss

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Fools Should Never Marry!

By: Lil Miss

About the Book A collection of short stories and lessons on marriage, Fools Should Never Marry! shows glimpses of life in a one-sided marriage, and the emotional turmoil a wife can face when her most trusted support is lacking in love and devotion. With each story a question is posed, “Who is the fool? Him, Her, or Both?” By opening up the conversation, readers can take an introspective look into one marriage and evaluate any issues within their own. By pinpointing the fool in each scenario, you too can reflect on your own relationships and determine if there are any significant issues that need addressed and make the right decisions for your own wellbeing. About the Book Lil Miss has written several books but has now published two with the release of Fools Should Never Marry! She hopes her writings will be helpful to others in similar situations as her own. She is now focused on caring for herself and, as she says, “I can do good by myself.”

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Dorrance Publishing

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9798886044485

A Caregiver’s Bible to Excellence!

By: Miss Asondra StarN'air

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A Caregiver’s Bible to Excellence!

By: Miss Asondra StarN'air

This book was written to aide all caregivers nationwide in developing a Christlike approach to caregiving.

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Xlibris Corporation

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154341608X

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9781543416084

Jodie with Care/Jodie with Care Making a Friend/Nativity/2017 Calendar

By: Miss. Bridget C. Biggins

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Jodie with Care/Jodie with Care Making a Friend/Nativity/2017 Calendar

By: Miss. Bridget C. Biggins

I hope these stories will encourage any young person who wondered if GOD is real. I would like them to see GOD in these stories as they unfold right before their eyes because several young people believe that GOD is just a figment of their imagination, but he is more than just an imagination. GOD is bigger than life, and as you read these stories, you too will realize that he is truly bigger than life.

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1524548561

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9781524548568

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