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The Moon is Down In John Steinbeck's gripping novella, The Moon is Down, readers are thrust into a small Norwegian town under siege during World War II. As the invading forces impose their will, the townspeople grapple with fear and betrayal, igniting a quiet yet fierce resistance. Steinbeck masterfully captures the psychological turmoil of both the conquerors and the conquered, revealing how ordinary people can rise against tyranny. This poignant tale is not just a story of war; it’s a celebration of resilience and hope. Steinbeck's portrayal of resistance—both overt and subtle—serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, the human spirit can shine through. As tensions rise and acts of sabotage unfold, this novella challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs about authority, loyalty, and the cost of liberty.
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
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Mile 81 by Stephen King |
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Zadig by Voltaire |
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Double Indemnity by James M. Cain |
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Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote |
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MORE NOVELLAS AND SHORT NOVELS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS >>> Click on the title to see information about your selection <<< TITLES ARE ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY |
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1408 by Stephen King |
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A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future by Michael J. Fox |
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A Very Tight Place by Stephen King |
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Afterimage by Patrick Modiano |
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Al-Jihad by Stephen Coonts |
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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman |
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And Seven Times Never Kill Man by George R.R. Martin |
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Beekeeping for Beginners by Laurie R. King |
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Being There by Jerzy Kosiński |
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Big Driver by Stephen King |
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Bullseye by David Baldacci |
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Chasing the Bear by Robert B. Parker |
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Chickenfeed by Minette Walters |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming |
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Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl |
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Dead Man's Mirror by Agatha Christie |
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Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton |
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Fair Extension by Stephen King |
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Hank The Cowdog : 1) It's a Dog's Life 2) The Case of the Kidnapped Collie by John R. Erickson |
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Harriet Bean Stories by Alexander McCall Smith |
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Hotel for Dogs by Lois Duncan |
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In the Ravine by Anton Chekhov |
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell |
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Martian Chronicles by Cory Doctorow |
Masked Ball at Broxley Manor by Rhys Bowen |
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers |
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'N.' by Stephen King |
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Neighbors by Megan Lindholm |
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No Money Down by Julie Moffett |
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No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez |
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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry |
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One Dollar Jackpot by Michael Connelly |
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Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf |
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Press Enter by John Varley |
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Radicalized by Cory Doctorow |
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Republican Wives by Jim Harrison |
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Ribsy by Beverly Cleary |
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Riding the Bullet by Stephen King |
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Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Second Son by Lee Child |
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Sleepover by Alastair Reynolds |
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Stuart Little by E.B. White |
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Suspended Sentences by Patrick Modiano |
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Tappan's Burro by Zane Grey |
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The 45% Hangover by Stuart MacBride |
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The Bear Came Over the Mountain by Alice Munro |
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The Blurred Man by Anthony Horowitz |
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The Book Case by Nelson DeMille |
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder |
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The Dead by James Joyce |
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The Death of Jack Hamilton by Stephen King |
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The End Game by Jeffrey Archer |
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The Fossil by Greig Beck |
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The Last of the Winnebagos by Connie Willis |
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis |
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The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain |
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The Monkey by Stephen King |
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The Moonlit Mind by Dean Koontz |
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The Naked and The Deadly by Lawrence Block |
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The Things They Left Behind by Stephen King |
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells |
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The Tinder Box by Minette Walters |
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roal Dahl |
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Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit |
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Unauthorized Bread by Cory Doctorow |
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Vesuvius at Night by Lindsey Davis |
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War Horse by Michael Morpurgo |
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