Helen Plum Library

With extraordinary relevance and renewed popularity, George Orwell's 1984 takes on new life in this hardcover edition. In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret...

After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill

When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween, but the animals hold a Halloween party in his barn

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow....

Pig is trying to take a nap, but his friends are making all kinds of noise

With the help of Cow, Pig, and Sheep, the little chickies learn what they like to eat on the farm

A group of barnyard animals pick up their instruments and gather to perform for the waiting crowd, but they need someone to lead them

Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn

While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the county fair