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In the enchanting sixth volume of The Little Colonel Series, join Lloyd as she embarks on an unforgettable journey to Europe to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Surprised with a magical gift, she befriends an old Prussian major and his loyal St. Bernard, Hero, who brings a touch of adventure to their travels. Through thrilling escapades, the Little Colonel discovers the profound meaning of selfless duty. Dont miss the exciting full-cast play with singing featured in Chapter 13! (Summary by Maria Therese)

Almost immediately upon Julie Bird’s return to the small port town where she was raised, everyday life is turned upside down. Julie’s Gulf War vet father, Marty, has been on the losing side of a battle with PTSD for too long. A day of boating takes a dramatic turn when a majestic blue whale beaches itself and dies. A blond stranger sets up camp oceanside: she’s an agitator, musician-impersonator, and armchair philosopher named Jennie Lee Lewis - and Julie discovers she’s connected to her father. As the blue whale decays on the beach, more wildlife turns up dead - apparently by suicide - echoing Marty’s deepest desire.

The extraordinarily evocative stories depict the generation born in a small-town America during the Depression and growing up in a world where the old sexual morality was turned around and material comforts were easily had. Yet, as these stories reflect so accurately, life was still unsettling...

Whale Nation is a hymn to the beauty, intelligence, and majesty of the largest mammal on earth. A "green classic" read with natural resonance by its author, it rarely fails to strike a chord in the hearts of those concerned with the abuse of our planet.