Junte-se a nós em uma viagem ao mundo dos livros!

Assine para ler o livro completo ou leia as primeiras páginas de graça!

Quero ler o livro!

All characters reduced

The Heart of Mid-Lothian - cover

The Heart of Mid-Lothian

Walter Scott

Editora: Memorable Classics eBooks

0
0
0

Sinopse

The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Walter Scott is the seventh of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels. It was originally published in four volumes on 25 July 1818, under the title of Tales of My Landlord, 2nd series, and the author was given as "Jedediah Cleishbotham, Schoolmaster and Parish-clerk of Gandercleugh".

The main action, which takes place between September 1736 and May 1737, is set in motion by the Porteous Riots in Edinburgh and involves an epic journey from Edinburgh to London by a working-class girl to obtain a royal commutation of the death penalty incurred by her sister for the alleged murder of her new-born baby. Despite some negative contemporary reviews, some now consider it Scott's best novel.

The title of the book refers to the Old Tolbooth prison in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the time in the heart of the Scottish county of Midlothian. The historical backdrop was the event known as the Porteous riots. In 1736, a riot broke out in Edinburgh over the execution of two smugglers.

The Captain of the City Guards, Captain John Porteous, ordered the soldiers to fire into the crowd, killing several people. Porteous was later killed by a lynch mob who stormed the Old Tolbooth.

Disponível desde: 02/06/2022.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover - cover

The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

0
0
0

When Brother and Sister have a sleepover, not much sleeping gets done. Mama and Papa try their best to keep everything under control, but will they ever get those cubs to bed?

I'm Terrified of Bath Time - cover

I'm Terrified of Bath Time

Simon Rich

0
0
0

A hilarious and clever bath-time picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon Rich, with illustrations by Tom Toro (How to Potty Train Your Porcupine). And so begins a hilarious dip into the choppy waters of a nightly ritual that parents and children alike often dread. Filled with soapsuds, rubber duckies, and existential angst, Simon Rich’s debut picture book is a splashy tale of cleanliness—and survival. This irreverent read-aloud treat about facing fear and embracing adventure might just change the way you see bath time (and your bathroom) forever.

Pemberton Finds a Forever Family - cover

Pemberton Finds a Forever Family

Steven M. Ladik

0
0
0

Pemberton is a yellow, fuzzy Labrador Retriever-and he wants nothing more than to meet this "forever family" he's been hearing about! As a puppy, Pemberton is taken from his mother and brought to a puppy mill, where he desperately misses the comfort of being loved and cared for. When he's rescued by local shelter workers, he finds himself in a foster home for other dogs like him. While the older labs, Gus and Churchill, help Pemberton come out of his shell, he still longs to find a home where he truly belongs. One day, a family with a shy little boy comes to visit the foster home, and Pemberton thinks this just might be the "forever family" he's heard about . . . Heartwarming, emotional, and uplifting, this early reader's chapter book is sure to delight young puppy-lovers and speak to the need to belong in all of us.

Eva and the New Owl: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #4) - cover

Eva and the New Owl: A Branches...

Rebecca Elliott

0
0
0

This adorable New York Times bestselling series is now available in audio format! Perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters!In book #4, a new owl named Hailey starts in Eva's class at school. Eva is always happy to meet new people, and she's excited to make a new friend! But the new owl befriends Lucy instead of her. So Eva gets jealous. Lucy is Eva's best friend! Will Eva lose her best friend? Or can Eva and Lucy BOTH make a new friend?

The Final Kingdom - cover

The Final Kingdom

Michael Northrop

0
0
0

From the team that brought you The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals comes book 5 in an epic adventure filled with the magic of ancient Egypt!Get ready for the battle that will shake the world -- and the afterworld.In the epic conclusion to Alex and Ren's quest, they must face off against the Death Walkers, The Order, and an army raised from the dead. Can Alex put an end to the chaos and send these evil spirits back where they belong -- without putting an end to his own life?In the tradition of The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals, the TombQuest adventure continues online, with an epic game! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, then challenge your friends to play through!

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea - cover

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Meena Harris

0
0
0

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT–ELECT KAMALA HARRIS! 
 
A beautiful, empowering book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author’s aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. 
Don't miss this audiobook edition, read by the author, Meena Harris! 
 
“A must read for little girls around the world.” —Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts 
 
“An inspiring tale.” —Stacey Abrams, Former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives; Founder and Chair, Fair Fight Action 
“I love this book.” —Megan Rapinoe, Co-Captain, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team 
One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: They would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! 
This is the uplifting tale of how the author’s aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children’s ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood. 
A New York Times bestseller!