Marriage

Ethan Frome

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Ethan Frome, a poor, downtrodden New England farmer, is trapped in a loveless marriage to his invalid wife, Zeena. His ambition and intelligence are oppressed by Zeena's cold, conniving character. When Zeena's young cousin Mattie arrives to help care for her, Ethan is immediately taken by Mattie's warm, vivacious personality.

Author:

Edith Wharton

Grade Level:

High

Length:

03:45

Ancient Egyptian Daily Life

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Many books about Ancient Egypt focus on the lives of the pharaohs, however this unique book instead paints a picture of daily life for more ordinary citizens. Readers will learn about how people were educated, what role women played in society, and what family life was like--including facts about what childhood was like in Ancient Egypt.

Princess Ben: Being a Wholly Truthful Account of Her Various Discoveries and Misadventures (Unabridged Fiction)

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Benevolence is not your typical princess and Princess Ben is certainly not your typical fairy tale. With her parents lost to unknown assassins, Princess Ben ends up under the thumb of the conniving Queen Sophia, who is intent on marrying her off to the first available "specimen of imbecilic manhood".

Author:

Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1090L

Length:

07:11

Princess Ben: Being a Wholly Truthful Account of Her Various Discoveries and Misadventures (Unabridged Fiction)

The Princess and the Pea (Unabridged)

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When a prince decides that it's time to marry, he begins a search for the perfect princess. However, in order to prove her royal status, she must first pass a most unusual test.

Author:

Hans Christian Andersen

Grade Level:

Primary

Length:

00:04