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
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
Peggy
A spirited girl enters a new school, faces loneliness, and learns tough lessons about friendship and fitting in.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Quicksilver Sue
A spirited girl's quiet life bursts with excitement when a stylish newcomer arrives, testing the bonds of friendship and revealing the delightful contrasts of youth.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Fernley House
In a house filled with love and cozy charm, a young woman's quiet life is about to burst with the joy of family, friendship, and the exciting possibility of romance.
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards