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This is a collection of original essays about how Shakespeare and how his plays are increasingly being used as a means of furthering literacy, language arts, creative and dramatic learning for children in and out of the classroom. It is divided into three sections comprising essays by well-known children's book authors, literary scholars, and teachers, respectively, who approach the subject from a wide range of perspectives.

This is a collection of original essays about how Shakespeare and how his plays are increasingly being used as a means of furthering literacy, language arts, creative and dramatic learning for children in and out of the classroom. It is divided into three sections comprising essays by well-known children's book authors, literary scholars, and teachers, respectively, who approach the subject from a wide range of perspectives.

In Tudor England, two women dare to be different ... Two women. One bond that will unite them across years and social divides. England, 1575. Mary Sidney is a fourteen-year-old navigating grief and her first awareness of love and desire. Her sharp mind is less interested in the dynastic alliances and marriages that concern her father, but will she be able to forge a place for herself and her writing in the years to come? Rose Commin, a young country girl with a surprising talent for drawing, is desperate to shrug off the slurs of witchcraft which have tarnished life at home. The opportunity to work at Wilton House, the Earl of Pembroke's Wiltshire residence, is her chance. Defying the conventions of their time, these two women, mistress and maid, will find themselves facing the triumphs, revelations and dangers that lie ahead together.

A remarkable life lost to history is brought into sharp focus England, 1575. Young Mary Sidney is bearing a devastating loss while her father plans her alliance to Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. But Mary is determined to make her mark on the world as a writer and scientist. As Mary Sidney Herbert steps into her new life with the earl at his home, Wilton House, an unusual friendship is forged between her and servant Rose Commin, a country girl with a surprising artistic gift, that will change their lives for ever. Defying the conventions of their time, mistress and maid will face the triumphs, revelations and dangers that lie ahead together.

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as The Sweet Shop's sugar cookies. Amelia Simpkins may be a great cook, and have a head for business, but sweet treats are out of her league and the owner of the Irish Blessings Cafe says it's because she adds the tart to the Sweet Shop's new dessert that Katie Chupp insists is only filled with lemony goodness.The two shop owners' constant bickering sends sparks flying through Abbott Creek's usual calm... and when Andrew's cafe suffers from some rather unusual pest problems, the town starts taking sides.This is one mystery Katie wants no part of. But working for Mrs. Simpkins may put her in the middle - whether she intends to take sides . . . or not.Book 3 of the Sweet Shop Mysteries series

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as The Sweet Shop's sugar cookies. Katie Chupp spends her days at The Sweet Shop, taking care of customers and baking delicious treats . . . not exactly a profession where one expects to be thrown into the midst of mysteries and mayhem.But when the bakery is broken into, someone has to find the thief . . . besides finding another place to do the baking and get the orders to the customers.Is this a random theft, or is the thief trying to ruin the town's Independence Day celebration?Book 1 of the Sweet Shop Mysteries seriesAnd watch for book 2 - Christmas Cookie Mystery

Katie and her friends in Abbott Creek enjoy cooking . . . and baking, and they would like to share some of their favorite recipes with you.They have gathered the best and most delicious recipes to be found in Abbott Creek, and added in some fun extras to go along with them. That way, you can enjoy reading about your favorite characters while you enjoy their favorite treats.If you have read the stories that follow Katie and her friends, you will recognize many of the recipes within. However, we have also added a few you haven't seen in the books. With any luck, you will find some new favorites to go along with the ones you already have--and love.Either way . . . whether or not you have read the Amish Sweet Shop Mystery series or not, we sincerely hope you enjoy the recipes within this book.

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as The Sweet Shop's Christmas cookies. It's the most wonderful time of the year and Katie Chupp is spending her days catering to the holiday rush. With everyone in town ordering special desserts and treats, will Katie be able to find time to finish making gifts for her family and friends?With a winter chill settling in and Christmas right around the corner, no one would expect a mystery, but a mystery does indeed appear... when a certain dear family finds an unexpected package at their door.And this is one mystery that may never be solved...Book 2 of the Sweet Shop Mystery series

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as The Sweet Shop's Sugar Cookies.Katie Chupp spends her days at The Sweet Shop. . . baking for the upcoming holidays and enjoying the changing seasons.It's Valentine's Day in Abbott Creek and everyone is sharing their romantic stories. Book 5 in the Amish Sweet Shop Mystery series

Book 4 in Naomi Miller's best-selling Amish Sweet Shop Mystery series. It's the time of year when the residents of Abbott Creek give thanks for their many blessings. But Katie is having difficulty deciding whether she should be thankful . . . or careful of the new relationships she has formed over the last year.

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mysteries are as much a part of daily life as the Sweet Shop's fruit cobblers.Things are changing in Abbott Creek. . .Between babies and budding romances, busy schedules and unexpected gossip, the small town and its residents may never be the same.Everyone at the Sweet Shop Bakery and the Irish Blessings Cafe is worrying over Bella and her baby - and busily trying to convince her to take it easy.Katie is not the only person in town with some big decision ahead of her. And the summer season is kicked off with a big surprise for everyone.Don't miss the revelation everyone has been waiting for - in Peach Cobbler Mystery - the sixth cozy mystery of Naomi Miller's Amish Sweet Shop Mystery series.

SOPHIE IS A KITTEN WHO FOUND TWO CHILDREN . . . AND DECIDED TO ADOPT THEM AS HER OWNThis is the story of how a sweet, shy kitten found two children and decided they would be her new family.Read along with Sammy and Macy as they tell the story of their family moving. . . and taking Sophie with them, how Miss Sophie adapted to her new home, and all sorts of fun stories of her adventures in her new home.

WILL REBEKAH YODER BE ABLE TO FIND A PLACE IN THE FISHER FAMILYAfter their parents marry, the Fisher kids must find a place within the family for Rebekah, who is not at all used to such chaos having grown up with a father who was ill most of her life, a mother who spent her days taking care of a sick husband and grandparents who doted on her to the point where she felt more like their daughter than their grand-daughter.Now she must find her place in the loud, rambunctious, sometimes nosy Fisher family and the community of Windy Gap. CAN SHE FIND A HOME IN WINDY GAP?Could love be the thing that will make her stay or when things take an unexpected turn, will she turn her back on even that to return to the home she once knew in Ohio, the family she misses there. . . and the comfort of familiarity?

What if . . . the Little Cinder Girl was Amish . . .Fix dinner, Ella. Clean the House, Ella. Get the shoes fixed, Ella.Ella is different than most young women in town. She would rather read than watch television. She values kindness over popularity, and she secretly wishes for a family who actually wants her around. Ella has faced loss and tragedy, and yet she keeps a sweet, brave face, no matter how difficult life becomes. Chris has entertained an unrequited love for Aida Mast for years, but when he sees her at a shopping mall in the city, dressed strangely, he goes in search of an explanation. What is she hiding? Why would she be in the city, pretending she does not recognize him, and dressed as an Englischer? The puzzle is one he feels he must solve, no matter the lengths he must go to. However, the mystery that unravels will spin their small community into complete and utter chaos. This is a story about kindness, courage, and finding lost loved ones. Ashes to Amish is a plain retelling of the much beloved Cendrillon by Charles Perrault... with an English twist.