The Year You Were Born 1942: 82 page A4 book is full of interesting facts and trivia over many topics including Events of 1942, Music, Movies, Adverts and much more.

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In "Arch of Triumph," a German surgeon lives in Paris as a stateless refugee and secretly treats patients despite laws forbidding it. Despite the danger and the impending fall of France, he manages to find love.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar" follows a tiny caterpillar who eats through a series of vibrantly-colored foods, wraps himself in a cocoon, and eventually transforms into a beautiful butterfly. The book's striking visual style and timeless theme has made it an enduring classic, with nearly 50 million copies sold as of 2019, reports Ashley Fetters of The Atlantic.

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James Michener's novel spins a fictional version of the United States space program. It covers the lives of four men and their families over the course of 30 years: an engineer, a U.S. senator, a former Nazi, and an astronaut. Winner of the first Newbery Award, "The Story of Mankind" is an illustrated history of civilization in the West for children. It touches on everything from writing and art to religion and government, according to Biblio. The Dot" centers around young Vashti's journey of self-discovery after she makes an angry mark on a blank sheet of paper in art class. The children's book is celebrated for its emphasis on the creative spirit and the importance of encouragement from teachers. Trinity'' is an Irish classic, a historical fiction novel that depicts Ireland during its struggle for freedom in the 19th century. It's the story of two intertwined families: One of Catholic farmers and the other of Protestant shipyard workers, characters who navigate oppression, heritage, and love to form a brotherhood to protect their beliefs and their land. In this novel of rebellion, Leon Uris creates a history that inevitably draws readers in.

John O'Hara's best-selling drama follows a socialite in Pennsylvania who is remarkably in tune with her sexuality, which causes issues in her marriage and her place in society. Considered by the School Library Journal as one of the top picture books of all time, "Madeline" centers around the smallest of 12 girls at a Catholic boarding school in France, who suffers a ruptured appendix and eventually impresses her classmates with the scar from her surgery. It was the first in a series of books all about the red-haired schoolgirl. Cujo is the name of a beloved Saint-Bernard who one day follows a rabbit into a bat cave. Evil ensues. This story was later adapted into a 1983 horror movie, and a remake has long been in the works. Considered a classic piece of American literature, Elia Kazan's 1967 novel is about the arrangements inside and outside of a marriage. Eddie Anderson has a nice life — a good wife, home, and career — yet he still feels restless. When his affair proves complicated to end, Eddie's downfall appears imminent. It's a fast-paced novel with a carefully constructed plot that reflects uncomfortable realities. Laura Ingalls Wilder released the first installment of the popular "Little House" series, "Little House in the Big Woods," in 1932. The largely-autobiographical tale follows Laura as she learns homesteading skills at a log cabin in Wisconsin.

1963 

Set on the coast of Maine during pioneer times, "Calico Bush" tells the story of a young orphan from France who endures life as an indentured servant. The children's historical novel was critically acclaimed when it was published in 1931, and continues to be well-received decades later.

This novel follows the remarkable life of Susie Parkington, a powerful, intelligent, and wealthy old woman who is determined to keep her granddaughter unspoiled by the family’s wealth. The 1944 movie adaptation earned Greer Garson an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. This modern American satire follows a wealthy Manhattan man who has everything he could ever want, until one wrong turn causes his life to spiral downwards. The first book in the "Tales of Magic" series, "Half Magic" revolves around a group of siblings that stumble across a coin that grants wishes by the half. The brothers and sisters need to cooperate to get their complete wishes granted. By Love Possessed" is an award-winning classic that follows attorney Arthur Winner Jr through 49 hours of his life in Pennsylvania. Two large cases preoccupy Arthur as well as the new pastor in his church. As Arthur begins to prepare for his cases, the seemingly separate threads of his life reveal how they may be devastatingly intertwined. The narrative alternates between legal discussions and literary treasures, culminating in a classic novel of crumbling morality in a 1950s law firm.This novel, later adapted to a popular film, is still one of the most popular courtroom dramas in American literature. In this suspenseful story, a woman is raped in her neighborhood, with her rapist fleeing by the time her husband can help her. The husband finds and murders the rapist, immediately turning himself in to the police. Paul Biegler is a prosecuting attorney who needs this sure win — until the examination proves complicated and builds the tension in this novel to even greater heights. This is based on a 1952 murder case, for which the author was the defense attorney. Considered by The New York Times as the best illustrated children's book of the year, "Yummy: Eight Fairy Tales" puts a new, hilarious spin on classic stories, including the "Three Little Pigs." The book features bold, colorful illustrations that brim with energy. A Times exclusive, this "year you were born book" is available with a leatherette cover with foil-stamped embossing or with a luxurious linen cover. Both leatherette and linen versions come in an assortment of colors.