Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter Summary of the Book Pollyanna is an iconic novel by Eleanor H. Porter, first published in 1913. It is a heartwarming story about a young orphan named Pollyanna, who has a “glad game” to find joy in every situation. Through her contagious optimism, she manages to bring joy and hope … Read more
Sybil or The Two Nations by Benjamin Disraeli Sybil or The Two Nations is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, which was first published in 1845. The novel is set in Victorian England and tells the story of two nations: the Rich and the Poor. It is a story of social class and the vast … Read more
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt (1996) Summary of the Book Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt is a Pulitzer Prize winning autobiography that tells the story of the author’s life as a child growing up in the slums of Limerick. The book follows the life of McCourt, his family, and their struggles with poverty, alcoholism, and … Read more
Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull (2007), Summary of the Book Rise of the Evening Star is a fantasy novel by Brandon Mull, first published in 2007. The story follows a group of children who are thrust into a world of magical creatures and adventures. The plot centers around the children’s struggle to … Read more
Hidden Blood by W. C. Tuttle Summary of the Book Hidden Blood, written by W. C. Tuttle, is a thrilling story of courage and danger. Set in the post-Civil War era, the story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who is determined to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. Jack must … Read more
The Book You Shouldn’t Have Read: A Motivational/Inspirational Book by Pheng Taing Summary of the Book The Book You Shouldn’t Have Read, written by Pheng Taing, is a motivational/inspirational book that encourages readers to take risks and embrace failure in order to achieve success. The book is written from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur … Read more
Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde Summary of the Book The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde. It was written in 1898 while Wilde was in prison, and is based upon his experiences and the execution of Charles Thomas Wooldridge. The poem is set in the Reading … Read more
The Crab with the Golden Claws by Georges Remi Herge Summary of the Book The Crab with the Golden Claws is a children’s book written by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi Herge. It was first published in 1941 and is the ninth installment in the Adventures of Tintin series. The story follows the adventures of Tintin, … Read more
The Kingdom of this World by Alejo Carpentier The Kingdom of this World is a book written by Cuban author Alejo Carpentier published in 1949. It is a novel set in the 18th century during the Haitian Revolution, which was the world’s only successful slave rebellion that led to the establishment of the independent Republic … Read more
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs (2014) Summary of the Book Hollow City is a 2014 novel by Ransom Riggs. It is the second book in the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children series. It was first published in the United States on January 14, 2014, by Quirk Books. The story follows the adventures of protagonist … Read more