Showing results for "Easter" in Literature & Fiction

The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years—except Biff, the Messiah’s best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in...

Dive into a delightful collection of five enchanting short stories for children, each brimming with valuable lessons and joyful conclusions. Perfect for sparking imagination and nurturing young minds, these tales are sure to bring smiles and inspiration to little listeners. - Summary by Carolin

Forgiving herself could be the answer she needs…in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain. While recovering from the past… Can she hope for a new future? After a tragic loss, reading teacher Emily Carver dedicates her life to educating troubled boys with the help...

Keeping watch over the Easter Sepulchre, where the Host and crucifix are stored between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is considered a privilege. So it is shocking when it is discovered that Odo, the priest’s clerk, has abandoned his post. But as the hours pass and Odo is not found, Hugh de Singleton is called upon. It is Hugh that finds the dried blood before the altar, and fear grows for the missing man … Will Hugh be called upon to investigate another murder, or will the man be found hale and hearty? But if so, where has the blood come from?

Lukas is an underdog and a winner: intelligent, angry, humorous, and 14 years old. He is a guerrilla warfare fighter against the establishment and injustice. Lukas discovers his teachers to be people with faults and failings, and he is prepared to manipulate them to his advantage. To Lukas comes Donny: teacher, coach and mentor. What happens when Lukas finds something to admire in the enemy? Worse still, what happens when your mate is unjustly judged guilty of the sexual assault of the girl you have the hots for?

Piper Peterson loves the small community of Holiday, Oregon. She resides there at a beautiful, old farm where she’s surrounded by animals she’s rescued. And she manages the feed store that’s been in her family for more than a hundred years. Despite her contentment with life, her grandfather’s plans to sell the store and farm leave her future up in the air. When a sly matchmaker works to set Grandpa up with the perfect woman, Piper jumps at the chance to lend a hand. But the last thing she expects is to fall in love while helping her grandpa find happiness.

On Easter day in 1918, Frances Kemp looked out at the little thatched village and promised that, one day, she'd come back...Long before Miss Kemp became headmistress of the village school, she had reason to know and love Burracombe. Sent to stay with family, young Frances treasured her summers there and the friends she made. But as she grows up, she admits that there is someone there who is more than just a friend.

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"The Easter Egg", a short story by H. H. Munro ("Saki"), is not a happy Easter story but a tale of a proud and brave mother who loves her son even though the son is timid and perhaps cowardly. The story takes place prior to World War I, and the son, in his one act of bravery, prevents an international incident that possibly would have started the war sooner.

Jane Lambert, the quick-witted and alluring daughter of a silk merchant, is twenty-two and still unmarried. When Jane’s father finally finds her a match, she’s married off to the dull, older silk merchant William Shore. Marriage doesn’t stop Jane from flirtation, however, and when the king’s chamberlain, Will Hastings, comes to her husband’s shop, Will knows King Edward will find her irresistible.

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author S. E. Smith presents two heartwarming holiday stories that will transport listeners out of this world.

Fibber McGee and Molly was a popular American radio comedy series that aired from 1935 to 1959, one of the longest-running radio comedy shows of the era. The show starred Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee and Marian Jordan as his wife, Molly. Key points about the show: 1. The show was set in the fictional Midwestern city of Wistful Vista, where Fibber McGee and Molly lived at 79 Wistful Vista. 2. Fibber was a likable but somewhat foolish and stubborn character who often found himself in humorous situations due to his schemes and white lies. Molly was his patient, common-sense wife who often had to ...

"Wesley Hunt was always considered strange." And so this quirky, offbeat short story by the witty and wonderful Canadian author and actor Robert Jadah begins. Wesley's odd behavior, however, is accompanied by unique abilities in regard to discovering hidden treasures. His kind of Easter egg hunt is not the one you'd likely expect.

From the Last Supper in the upper room to the celebration of finding an empty tomb, this beautiful full color book chronicles the journey of Christ's death and resurrection in a way the Easter story has never before been "told." Containing extraordinary images from the Emmy-nominated TV series...

Discover the enchanting tale of Elliot, a talented rabbit who becomes the legendary Easter Bunny through his passion for art, kindness, and spreading joy in the magical world of Springvale.

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The Hatfields and the McCoys set aside their differences to guard the gate of hell. This is one of several tales in the Smoky Mountain Horrors collection.

Movie star James Stewart rode the radio range from September 20, 1953, through June 24, 1954, as Britt Ponset, "the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends". This episode originally aired on April 15, 1954.

Ein unvergesslicher Roman über die Kraft menschlicher Beziehungen und die Abgründe an dem Ort, den wir Zuhause nennen. Als Willa ein Teenager war, verschwand ihre Schwester Laika plötzlich spurlos. Auch zwanzig Jahre später gibt Willa die Hoffnung nicht auf, dass Laika noch lebt. Hartnäckig sucht sie weiter nach ihr und vernachlässigt darüber ihre Beziehungen zu den Menschen, die tatsächlich noch in ihrem Leben sind. Wann kommt Willa endlich im Hier und Jetzt an?

Un arqueólogo español entra a formar parte de una ambiciosa excavación que pretende arrojar un poco más de luz sobre los numerosos enigmas que todavía hoy persisten en torno a la Isla de Pascua. Un crimen atroz y la sospecha de hallarse ante un descubrimiento antropológico sensacional, le situarán en el centro de una conspiración de la que se acabará convirtiendo en un protagonista involuntario.