Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children. One well-known children's poem is her literary nonsense verse Eletelephony.
Melody : The Story of a Child
A blind girl with a magical voice finds her peaceful life threatened when a stranger appears, testing the bonds of family and community.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Florence Nightingale, the Angel of the Crimea: A Story for Young People
Witness the inspiring transformation of a young caregiver into a legendary figure who revolutionized battlefield medicine and became an enduring symbol of hope during wartime.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
The Joyous Story of Toto
A spirited young boy embarks on a journey to bring joy and companionship to his blind grandmother by introducing her to his animal friends from the forest.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Peggy
A spirited girl enters a new school, faces loneliness, and learns tough lessons about friendship and fitting in.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool
A sailor's misfortune brings unexpected charm to a small town, as a reclusive innkeeper discovers the joy of connection and community.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Marie
A runaway circus performer seeks a new life only to find that her past is standing between her and true happiness.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories A Supplementary Reader for the Fourth School Year
A messy child learns a valuable lesson about personal responsibility when a Tidy Angel introduces him to a surprising "brother" to encourage cleanliness.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Queen Hildegarde
A spoiled city girl's summer on a farm turns into a journey of friendship and unexpected self-discovery.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Hildegarde's Home
** A young girl discovers a sense of home and belonging in an old family house filled with forgotten treasures, as she begins a new chapter following a great loss.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Grandmother: The Story of a Life That Never Was Lived
In a quiet village, a young woman's arrival sparks a tale of hidden pasts, familial discord, and the search for belonging.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
The Merryweathers
Two cousins arrive at a bustling family camp, ready to navigate new friendships and family connections amidst a summer of laughter and adventure.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Five Minute Stories
Enter a world filled with heartwarming tales of childhood adventures, where kindness and generosity are always rewarded.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Isla Heron
On an isolated island, a young girl must decide if she is willing to leave everything behind to help her disabled brother find his place in the world.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Hildegarde's Holiday: A Story for Girls
Two young friends escape illness and worry as they embark on a picturesque summer adventure promising joy, discovery, and strengthened bonds.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Geoffrey Strong
A new doctor comes to a small town and finds himself drawn to two mysterious sisters, one of whom is haunted by a past love.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
When I was your age
In a heartwarming tale unfolds of five siblings whose childhood is alive with creativity, play, and the strong bond of family.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Rosin the Beau
Experience a touching narrative of love, loss, and musical enchantment as a man recounts his childhood to a young girl, revealing a world shaped by a loving mother and a complex father.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Toto's Merry Winter
In a snug cottage, a boy and his animal friends find joy and friendship in a world filled with winter magic and heartwarming tales.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Joan of Arc
Amidst a kingdom ravaged by war, a peasant girl receives miraculous signs that ignite a flame of hope, leading her to take up arms and fight for her nation's freedom.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Five Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon.
Venture into a world of childhood whimsy with tales of five curious children and their playful adventures watched over by a celestial storyteller.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards