Margaret Marshall Saunders war eine kanadische Autorin, die vor allem für ihren Roman „Beautiful Joe“ bekannt ist. Diese Geschichte, erzählt aus der Perspektive eines Hundes, der eine schwierige Welpenzeit und einen grausamen Besitzer erlebte, war das erste kanadische Buch, das eine Million Mal verkauft wurde. Saunders verfasste auch über zwanzig weitere Werke, von denen viele soziale Kommentare zu Themen wie der Abschaffung der Kinderarbeit und der Verbesserung von Spielplätzen enthielten. Mit ihren Schriften wollte sie auf gesellschaftliche Probleme aufmerksam machen und sich für ein besseres Leben der Schwachen einsetzen.
Set against the backdrop of orphanhood, this classical story follows Tilda Jane as she embarks on a quest for belonging and a true home. Aimed at both boys and girls, the narrative explores themes of resilience and the search for family. Alpha Editions has meticulously preserved this important work by reformatting and retyping it, ensuring clarity and readability for contemporary readers. This edition aims to keep Tilda Jane's journey alive for future generations.
In this heartwarming sequel to the beloved children's book Beautiful Joe, the eponymous canine hero and his family travel to a utopian island where animals and humans coexist in harmony. Alongside a menagerie of talking animals, Joe experiences an idyllic life of leisure, adventure, and social justice. Saunders' charming and compassionate story is sure to delight readers of all ages.
Boy is a beloved fox-terrier who goes on many adventures and has many close calls. The book is a classic animal adventure story and will appeal to fans of the genre. A heartwarming tale of a loyal dog's many adventures.
This heartwarming tale follows the bond between a young boy named Charles and his beloved lamb. As Charles raises the lamb and makes him a part of his family, he learns about responsibility, empathy, and the true meaning of love. A perfect story for animal lovers of all ages.
In this charming memoir, Marshall Saunders recounts her experiences raising a variety of birds in her backyard aviary. Filled with humorous anecdotes and heartfelt observations, this book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in animal behavior and the joys of pet ownership.
The book is a significant classical work that has played an important role in human history. Recognizing its value, Alpha Editions has reissued it in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The text has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and redesigned for clarity and readability, rather than being a scanned copy. This volume is categorized under American and Canadian literature, highlighting its relevance within those literary traditions.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by the publishing house Megali, which focuses on creating large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision, ensuring that important texts remain available to a wider audience.
Focusing on the journey of a pony and his companions, this book captures the essence of friendship and adventure. It highlights the significance of preserving such stories for future generations, ensuring that the narrative remains accessible and engaging. The text has been carefully reformatted and retyped for clarity, making it a modern, readable edition that honors the original work's importance in human history.