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The Adventures of Ellie the Robot

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The Adventures of Ellie the Robot

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The Adventures of Ellie the Robot

by H.W. Lincoln

Ellie finds the world puzzling.
She can’t remember anything that happened before she arrived in Mapleton a few months back. And she can’t always make sense of the human world. Fortunately she has a few good friends to help her.

Through a series of short chapter “episodes,” Ellie begins to make discoveries, not just about the world, but about herself and her mission on earth.

“An utterly unique chapter book, ideal for emerging readers, Ellie the Robot is fun and engaging for children and adults alike.”

 

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Mac Vitalis and the Mystery of All Saints Abbey

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Mac Vitalis cover artMac Vitalis and the Mystery of All Saints Abbey

by H.W. Lincoln

In the timeless style of great children’s literature comes a modern-day tale of three unforgettable friends who get caught in a tangle of unexpected events…

Mac Vitalis has recently moved to Arkview, Ontario with her father and younger sister following the tragic death of her mother. She’s perplexed by her father’s decision to move, but she’s even more perplexed when he takes her to nearby All Saints Abbey. There she begins to form surprising friendships with a wide range of charming and eccentric neighbours. More surprising still are the discoveries that Mac and her new friends begin to uncover about the Abbey’s mysterious and troubled history. They’re sure something sinister has come back to threaten those living there. Can they solve the mystery before it’s too late?

More about Mac Vitalis and the Mystery of All Saints Abbey:

  • Filled with tributes to the Canadian landscape, Mac Vitalis has the botanical charm of Burnett’s Secret Garden, and the heart-warming quality of Montgomery’s beloved Anne books.
  • While following in the tradition of the classics, Mac Vitalis blends an atmospheric romp through old-fashioned settings with a cast of contemporary characters, and takes the time to explore enduring themes of grief and healing, grace and forgiveness, and much, much more.
  • The perfect book to read together with the middle schooler in your life, Mac Vitalis creates teachable moments aplenty, touching on issues ranging from bullying to sibling rivalry to social media.
  • Mac Vitalis will pull you in slowly, treating you to a magical journey, before cascading to a fast-paced conclusion filled with unexpected revelations and satisfying outcomes.

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Tales of Christmas by L. M. Montgomery

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From the Classics Series

Tales of Christmas:
A Treasury of Seasonal Stories
by L. M. Montgomery

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“It is a dreadful thing to be poor a fortnight before Christmas,” said Clorinda, with the mournful sigh of seventeen years.

L. M. Montgomery (best known for writing Anne of Green Gables) wrote over 500 short stories during her lifetime. Among these, sprinkled like sparkling snow, are a handful of Christmas-time tales, presented together here in this unique collection of nineteen delightful works.

As always, Montgomery weaves her magic to introduce readers to a wide range of characters, both lovable and loathsome, and with a skillful pen celebrates the enchantment of the Canadian landscape. Step into a world that has all the charm and familiarity of home—complete with quirks and humour, with beauty and with light.

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Please note that this title is only available in Canada.

The Princess and Curdie

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The Princess and Curdie

Curdie coverFrom the Classics Series

The Princess and Curdie
George MacDonald

Curdie, the miner’s son, meets a mysterious wise woman who gives him a magical gift and sends him off on a dangerous journey to the city of Gwyntystorm, where the king resides. On his way, Curdie meets with strange creatures and makes unlikely friends, before uncovering a great threat to the king’s household and the whole kingdom. Will he and the Princess Irene be able to avert disaster? What will the fate of Gwyntystorm be?

In this classic tale of adventure, George MacDonald weaves his storytelling magic—the same enchantment which has inspired many noteworthy fantasy writers over the past century, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. If you’re a fan of Narnia and Middle Earth, you’ll find in MacDonald’s stories many elements which are at once familiar and entirely unique.

Enjoy these beautifully designed editions—again and again—or share the wonder of “The Princess and Curdie” with someone special.

The author’s original text is complete and unabridged in this edition.

This is the first in a two-book series, with an introduction by H. W. Lincoln. If you enjoyed this title, you’ll also enjoy its prequel, “The Princess and the Goblin.”

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The Princess and the Goblin

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Goblin coverFrom the Classics Series

The Princess and the Goblin
by George MacDonald

  • Princess Irene must be kept safe from the goblins who inhabit her land, and are are the sworn enemies of her father, the king.
  • Curdie, the son of a coal-miner, uncovers a dastardly goblin plot, by courageously following them deep into their cavernous kingdom.
  • And an ancient, and other-worldly lady appears at unexpected moments to offer wisdom, guidance and a ring with magical properties.

In this classic tale of adventure, George MacDonald weaves his storytelling magic—the same enchantment which has inspired many noteworthy fantasy writers over the past century, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. If you’re a fan of Narnia and Middle Earth, you’ll find in MacDonald’s stories many elements which are at once familiar and entirely unique.

Enjoy these beautifully designed editions—again and again—or share the wonder of “The Princess and the Goblin” with someone special.

The author’s original text is complete and unabridged in this edition.

This is the first in a two-book series, with an introduction by H. W. Lincoln. If you enjoyed this title, you’ll also enjoy its prequel, “The Princess and Curdie.”

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A Little Princess

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Little Princess book coverFrom the Classics Series

A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“If I go on talking and talking, and telling you things about pretending, I shall bear it better.”

SARA CREWE has led a charmed life in India with her father. But when she arrives at boarding school for the first time, she must learn to navigate a very different world. Her imagination and kindness help her to make friends swiftly… but not with everyone. Then, the worst happens. Sara suddenly finds herself a penniless orphan at the mercy of her bitter schoolmistress. Can the old magic still find her now? Will her life ever be beautiful again?

FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT is best remembered for her beloved children’s classics (A Little Princess, The Secret Garden) in which she plumbs the depths of human emotion and experience, while showing that beauty and hope can be found in the most unexpected places.

Complete and unabridged.

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The Secret Garden

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Secret Garden book coverFrom the Classics Series

The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“One of the gardens is locked up.
No one has been in it for ten years.”
“Why?” asked Mary in spite of herself.

MARY LENNOX is not a pleasant child. No one likes her—and she doesn’t like anyone. But when she arrives at a lonely manor in Yorkshire that is to be her home, something changes. She begins to meet people who are unlike any she has ever known; she begins to recognize the things about her own character that she’d like to change… and she begins to learn about the irresistible and mysterious Secret Garden.

FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT is best remembered for her beloved children’s classics (A Little Princess, The Secret Garden) in which she plumbs the depths of human emotion and experience, while showing that beauty and hope can be found in the most unexpected places.

Complete and unabridged.

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Little Women

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Little Women cover artFrom the Classics Series

Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott

with an introduction by Kerry van der Vinne

“Children should be children as long as they can.”

THE “LITTLE WOMEN” of the March family can still remember the prosperous days before the war, when their father was at home. Now, as they come of age, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy must face the challenges of life and love, shaping their minds and their characters along the way. Filled with laughter as well as loss, this classic American novel has been adapted for film and television numerous times, and continues to warm the hearts of readers and viewers alike.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888) is best remembered for writing Little Women (and its sequels, Little Men and Jo’s Boys), which was largely inspired by her own experiences growing up with three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts during the years before the Civil War.

Complete and unabridged.

Note: “Little Women” was originally published in two volumes, the first called “Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy” and the second called “Good Wives.” The Ambry Press edition contains both original volumes in a single book.

Ambry Press is committed to producing high quality classic editions using original and unabridged texts, carefully formatted for optimal readability.

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