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The resurrection of the Romanovs

Anastasia, Anna Anderson, and the world's greatest royal mystery
2011
Recounts the violent end of the Romanov Dynasty and examines the claims of a young woman who, after a failed suicide attempt, told doctors she was Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Nicolas II of Russia, who was supposedly killed with the rest of the royal family in 1918.

The kingdom of Matthias

1994
Tells the story of a self-styled prophet named Matthias and his followers in early nineteenth century New York, and the scandal that grew up around them.

Tartuffe

2003
An imposter cleric gets into the house of the wealthy Orgon, whom he fools into promising him his wealth, position, and his young daughter.

The prince and the pauper

2001
When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.

Great exploration hoaxes

2001
Tells the stories of ten explorers who made reportedly false claims about their pioneering achievements, including Admiral Byrd, Robert Peary, and Dr. Cook; and examines the reasons why these men staged such elaborate hoaxes.

The prince and the pauper

2000
When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.

Quita esas patas, Caraqueso

2004
Geronimo Stilton, reporter and editor for "The Rodent's Gazette" in New Mouse City, finds himself fighting for control of his life and livelihood when a look-alike impostor tries to take over the newspaper.

Critical Reading: Deceptions

21 fascinating stories of trickery and fraud--with exercises for developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills
1999
Twenty-one stories of deception, followed by reading comprehension and critical thinking exercises.

Fakes

2008
Profiles a number of known fakes in history including the Cardiff Giant in the 1860's, the Cottingley Fairies in England, the 1950's quiz show "Twenty-One," the Loch Ness Monster, Piltdown Man, and Orson Welles's classic 1938 radio promotion of the "War of the Worlds.".

The great pretenders

the true stories behind famous historical mysteries
2004
A fun, fascinating collection of stories of suspect identity are collected here, including the legend of the lost dauphin of France and the missing prince of Daden, among other tales of famous people who may have lived alternate lives.

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