courtship

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters. Includes commentary on literary and historical context as well as allusion and language.

"From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in . . . blended illustrations . . . showing that we are not so different from our animal neighbors. Find out more about the animals in the back pages and discover how to say 'I love you' in different languages"--OCLC.

Join us as we explore some of the most famous dances in the world--from the tango of Argentina to the bamboo-leaping tinikling of the Philippines--and see how different cultures use dance to tell a story or woo a partner or invoke the divine.

"A . . . historical novel about the relationships between the brilliant, melancholic future President and the two people who knew him best: his handsome and charming confidant (and roommate) Joshua Speed and the spirited young debutante Mary Todd"--OCLC.

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

"When the king declares it is time for Princess Candi to get married, the math-loving princess decides to carry out the search on her own. Not knowing how, she turns to fairy tales for inspiration and ends up kissing frogs, slaying monsters, summoning a fairy godmother, and hosting dragon slaying competitions"--OCLC.

Two sets of lovers, lost in the woods, get caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, along with a group of local thespians, including five original stories written by teen from the perspective of various characters, facts about Shakespeare, a relationship quiz, and an excerpt from Romeo & Juliet.

Contains the complete text of "Pride and Prejudice," accompanied by over 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including explanations of historical context; citations from Jane Austen's life, letters, and other writings; definitions and clarifications; literary comments and analysis; maps and illustrations; and a chronology of events.