Bøger af Jeanie Drake

The Metropolitans is a young adult historical fiction novel written by Jeanie Drake. The story is set in New York City in 1941, just before the United States enters World War II. The main characters are four teenagers from different backgrounds who come together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The first character is Madge, a girl from a wealthy family who is bored with her privileged life. The second character is Walt, a farm boy from Missouri who dreams of becoming an artist. The third character is Jim, a Native American boy from Oklahoma who has been sent to live with his wealthy aunt in New York. The fourth character is Jules, a Jewish refugee from France who has escaped the Nazis.The four teenagers meet by chance at the museum and become friends. They are drawn together by their love of art and their desire to help the war effort. They discover that a valuable painting has been stolen from the museum, and they set out to find it. Along the way, they encounter danger and adventure as they try to solve the mystery of the stolen painting.As the story unfolds, the characters learn about themselves and each other. They discover that they have more in common than they thought, despite their different backgrounds. They also learn about the importance of art and the role it can play in times of war.The Metropolitans is a fast-paced and engaging novel that combines history, art, and mystery. It is a story of friendship, courage, and the power of young people to make a difference.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In Old St. Stephen's is a historical novel written by Jeanie Drake and first published in 1892. The story is set in the early 1800s in the small town of St. Stephen's, located in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The main character is a young woman named Mary Morrison, who is the daughter of a prominent local family.Mary is intelligent and independent, but her life is limited by the expectations of her gender and social class. She dreams of a more fulfilling life, but is unsure how to achieve it. When she meets a charming young lawyer named John A. Macdonald, she is drawn to him and his ideas about politics and social change.As Mary and John become more involved in the political life of St. Stephen's, they find themselves at odds with the conservative views of the town's elite. They struggle to make their voices heard and to bring about meaningful change, but face opposition at every turn.In Old St. Stephen's is a compelling story of love, politics, and social change in early Canada. It offers a vivid portrait of life in a small town during a time of great social and political upheaval, and explores the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.