This is a completely rewritten story, not a PDF or OCR version with a lot of garbage characters! This is an old-fashioned Fairy Tale in a “beautiful and mystical land.” Though there is magic in the story, it is used as a means to teach some very valuable lessons. This story is free from any unwholesome language or inappropriate behavior and is a great choice for school literature class for ages 12 and up. Mature subjects are addressed, so that younger children may not enjoy this story. When a mysterious stranger gives Nidworth first one magic wand, and then another, an adventure begins that changes his life and his family forever. Which wand will bring Nidworth happiness - a wand that produces riches? One that yields knowledge? Surely, Nidworth will be content having one of the wands! But as misfortune follows misfortune, his heart is as empty as his head is full. Will a third wand set things right? Follow Nidworth’s journey in this masterfully written vintage novel, as he transforms into a man of character who turns his little town upside down.Elizabeth Prentiss wrote over two dozen books including fiction, poetry, and hymns. Her husband, Reverend George Prentiss, wrote: Her pen moved always and only under a sense of duty. She held her talent as a gift from God, and consecrated it sacredly to the enforcement and diffusion of His truth.In Nidworth, first published in 1869, Mrs. Prentiss has skillfully woven into the story her own theory of a happy life. She wrote the book with intense delight, and its strange characters seemed to her, for a while, almost as real as if she had copied them from life. The original publishers (Roberts Brothers) pronounced Nidworth “a gem”. It certainly contains some of the author's brightest pictures of life and character.

Nidworth and His Three Magic Wands

Children's Books

Prentiss, Elizabeth P.

Perkins, Rebecca S.

Literature & Fiction

More Love Enterprises

The hot summers in New York City are very tiresome for Henry and Bessie. With nothing but red brick buildings to look at and no room for trees in their yard, they long for a change. Imagine their excitement when a long journey ends at their new home in the country! Join them in 1853 for good times, good friends, and good works as they have a summer they will never forget. They learn to grow their own garden, try milking a cow, ride a goat-drawn cart and help change a little girl’s life. Bessie’s pure heart, Henry’s independence and Mama’s wisdom and love will charm and inspire readers in this lovely vintage novel for children. Most importantly, children will learn how much our Good Shepherd Jesus loves each one of them. This is a completely rewritten story, not a PDF or OCR version with a lot of garbage characters! See the introduction in the "Look Inside" feature to learn more about this edition.

Henry and Bessie: What They Did in the Country

Renewing Vintage Favorites

After getting into trouble for a reckless deed, Frank Hudson wishes for a fence to surround him and help him avoid future predicaments. It must be high so he won’t climb over, and thorny so he won’t go through. A hedge fence! Providentially, a gentleman boarder comes to Frank’s rescue, with monthly scripture notes intended as Frank’s hedge of protection. There are ample opportunities for mischief and danger and the “hedges” seem to arrive just when Frank needs them. He describes each dilemma to his cousin in this series of letters. Two other short stories follow A Hedge Fence in this modernized version. Please review if you like this book so that other parents will check it out.

A Hedge Fence

Alden, Isabella Pansy

A modern version of this vintage favorite. It is updated so that you can read it without the distraction of strange words, spelling and figures of speech. Little Spring Breeze wants to be helpful like his relative who boasts of bringing ships into port or even his uncle, Great Gust, who rattles windows, but what can someone his size do? How excited he is when he finally discovers a job he can do—carry seeds to be planted in a new place! But will the dandelion he carries be welcomed into its new garden? Find out with Spring Breeze. This delightful story is just one of the touching and instructing stories and poems that fill this little volume. There are inspiring stories to interest everyone in the family, separated into two parts by reader age. Caring for others, kindness, loving God and obedience are themes throughout. Elizabeth Prentiss wrote over two dozen books including fiction, poetry, and hymns. Her husband, Reverend George Prentiss, wrote: "Her pen moved always and only under a sense of duty. She held her talent as a gift from God, and consecrated it sacredly to the enforcement and diffusion of His truth." Only a Dandelion is a collection of poems and stories written throughout her life.

Only a Dandelion: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems for the Entire Family

Rabbit is a good girl, but she doesn’t always obey Mama. See what happens when she delays in this first ever picture book of the poem by Elizabeth Prentiss. Originally published as the poem The Disobedient Rabbit in the book Only a Dandelion (1854) by Elizabeth Prentiss Please review if you like this book so that other parents will check it out.

The Rabbit's Lesson

Upstate New York, 1972. Ed Sobolewski, first generation son of Polish immigrants, decides his family of 11 has outgrown their 3-bedroom home and wants to move his family to the country. His wife Donna and nine children leave their pleasant life in Whitesboro to begin a new adventure on “The Farm”. The only thing is, none of them has ever lived on a farm, or knows anything about animals or farming. How hard could it be? Each chapter was written by one of the nine brothers and sisters, to share the memories with each other and to pass them on to all the children and grandchildren. Put yourself in their manure-covered boots, learning how to be a farmer, renovating an old house and taming the land. Hunting, fishing, gardening… and a barn fire! And just how does an electric fence work? Come along on a country adventure, as they share childhood memories.

The Farm: Memories of Life in Rural New York

Biographies & Memoirs

Regional U.S.

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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Nidworth and His Three Magic Wands

Henry and Bessie: What They Did in the Country

A Hedge Fence

Only a Dandelion: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems for the Entire Family

The Rabbit's Lesson

Henry and Bessie: What They Did in the Country

The Farm: Memories of Life in Rural New York