Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 26,40 MB
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557393140
In 1625, Tibet is a land of nomads, monasteries and farmers. Nine year old Akshat herds sheep and yaks in the pastures of the western plateau. The death of his father begins a chain of events that will change his life forever. Can Akshat find his place in a world of monks, lamas and the world’s largest monastery?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 29,52 MB
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 0557395003
A complementary resource for the historical fiction novel, this guide is for experienced teachers of tweens age 10-12. Learn more about the history, geography, culture, religion, lifestyle, heroes, government, language, alphabet, writings, art, and music of this place and time. Guides include age-appropriate curriculum elements such as historical reading material, worksheets, writing projects, puzzles, arts & crafts, tests and timeline events.
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 22,79 MB
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557640326
In 376 AD, Chandra Gupta II will soon be king of Ancient India. He was blessed by the Hindu gods. Thirteen year old Basanti has trained since early childhood as a dancer. As the day of her first solo dance approaches, tragedy strikes her family. Can she win a competition and dance in the Hindu temples or for the new emperor?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,60 MB
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557372968
Seventeenth century Scotland is ruled by another English king, Charles II. Highland clan’s feud and struggle for power in this beautiful land. Kensie is a twelve year old storyteller who dreams of a future as a bard in a Highland Clan. Will Kensie’s secrets keep her from making her dream come true?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,77 MB
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557438675
The strong brave native Maori people of 1845 New Zealand are fascinating to Ashtyn. She is a fourteen year old English girl who wants to live with the great Ngapuhi tribe and teach their children. Will the chief and his people accept her? Can she learn and adapt to the unique traditions of the tribe and save her Maori friend from unknown danger?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557430577
A brave group of Norse Vikings founded a colony on Greenland in the tenth century. After almost four hundred years the settlement is struggling to survive. Erik is a thirteen year old carver whose life is about to change. Can he trust an old story and a set of runes? Does he have the courage to follow a dream?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 14,40 MB
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557398487
The powerful empire of Russia is ruled by a foreign monarch, Catherine the Great. Nobles, peasants and serfs struggle to find their place in the future of this vast land. In 1774, Katie is a fourteen year old girl who dreams of writing for the Russian theatre. Can she discover and tell the real story of the Russian people?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 39,17 MB
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557367352
In 1638, Tiago is the thirteen year old son of a Portuguese explorer. Following an Indian tradition, the family ventures into the inhospitable tropical rainforest of Brazil to take his young brother to his grandfather. Can they survive the many dangers of this forest to reach the settlement of the Kalapalo Indians? When tragedy strikes, will Tiago remain with is brother and find acceptance among the nations?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557384214
It is 1300 BC and Ramesses the Great has become the king of ancient Egypt. Twelve year old Hathor dreams of being a painter in the royal tombs. In the workmen’s village of Deir el Medina, Hathor learns painting and hieroglyphics. Can a young girl overcome obstacles and earn a position as a painter in the tomb of Queen Nefertari?
Author : Alice Lockmiller
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,83 MB
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557317525
In 66 AD, Israel is ruled by the powerful Empire of Rome. Groups of zealots fight for freedom and the unique Jewish religion. Thomas is a twelve year old student who is training to be a scribe. Will he find a new home in the desert fortress of Qumran? Can he help protect the scrolls of the Holy Scriptures?
