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Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes
trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to
life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature
wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must
prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio's amazing journey as
he learns--the hard way--what it means to be honest, kind, and,
above all, human.
Camelot awaits! From the sword in the stone and the founding of
Camelot to the famed Knights of the Round Table and the Lake of
Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur endures. All the classic
stories--including King Arthur's marriage to Guinevere and Merlin's
tragic downfall at the hands of his enemy, Vivien--are included in
this vibrant retelling.
During the gold rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home
and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog.
Will he adapt to life as a member of a sled pack? Or will his newly
awakened instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never
known?
Dickens' timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful
Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses
and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire
circumstances but escapes to London, where he becomes involved with
criminals...and finally finds a real home. Abridged for easier
reading and carefully rewritten, with "Classic Starts[trademark]",
young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an
early age.
Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet - because he knows how to
talk to the animals! So when he hears that there's terrible
sickness hurting all the monkeys in Africa, the good doctor knows
he must go and help them. Soon he's off on an exciting adventure
across the seas in this superb retelling of Hugh Lofting's beloved
classic.With "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can
experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age.
Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic
novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the
original story a beloved favourite.
This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Once
upon a time, there were two brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who
gave the world some of the best-loved fairy tales ever written.
From "Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin" to "Snow White" and "The
Brave Little Tailor", this charming anthology offers young readers
a wonderful introduction to 12 of the Grimms' most popular stories.
When Heidi's Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her
grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring
for a child. But, to everyone's surprise, the two grow to love each
other - and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's
charming story - and spirited heroine - have won children's hearts
for more than a century. Abridged for easier reading and carefully
rewritten, with "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can
experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
This work talks about a single person - but with two personalities:
one that's noble and kind and another that's pure, repulsive evil.
Robert Louis Stevenson's engrossing masterpiece about the dual
nature of man - and a good doctor whose thirst for knowledge has
tragic consequences - serves up all the suspense and satisfying
chills one expects from the best horror and science fiction.
Age range 6 to 9 Mary Lennox, a young English girl, returns to
England from India, having suffered the loss of both her parents in
a cholera epidemic. However, her memories of her parents are not
pleasant, as they were a selfish, neglectful and pleasure-seeking
couple. Mary is given to the care of her uncle Archibald Craven,
whom she has never met. She travels to his home in gloomy
Yorkshire, a vast change from the sunny and warm climate she was
used to, and she becomes miserable and angry and rude. Once when
he's away from home, Mary discovers a charming walled garden which
is always kept locked. The mystery deepens when she hears sounds of
sobbing from somewhere within her uncle's vast mansion. When the
normally friendly servants pretend they haven't heard, Mary's
curiosity spikes. Classic Starts is a gorgeously produced,
thoughtfully written series of abridged editions of beloved
classics. Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level
of children who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged
volumes, this series offers a great way to introduce young readers
to favourite tales.
Eleven-year-old Rebecca Randall is quite a handful - and now she's
leaving her beloved Sunnybrook Farm to live with her well-to-do
elderly aunts and get an education. But they were expecting
Rebecca's quiet, hard-working older sister instead. Can the
bright-eyed and talkative girl win them over...especially her
strict, rule-bound Aunt Miranda? Just as Rebecca's "grand spirit"
charms everyone in the story, it will captivate readers, too.
Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with "Classic
Starts[trademark]", young readers can experience the wonder of
timeless stories from an early age.
Since 1903, the escapades of Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger
and Toad of Toad Hall have delighted children and adults, too.
Follow the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the
river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in
Toad's colourful carriage and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty
marauding weasels. Abridged for easier reading and carefully
rewritten, with "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can
experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of
both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death during the
frigid Arctic winter, he's taken in first by a man who "trains" him
through constant whippings, and then by another who forces him to
participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes
these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness
and love.
The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris have never
been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happen there?
Why did everyone flee from it in fear? This gripping story about
the 'opera ghost' and the beautiful singer he loves launched one of
most popular musicals in Broadway history - and it serves up enough
thrills, chills and surprises to keep even the most reluctant
reader fascinated.With "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers
can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early
age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each
classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made
the original story a beloved favourite.
Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire
takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit four strange
and remarkable lands: Lilliput, where Gulliver seems a giant among
a race of tiny people; Brobdingnag, the opposite, where the natives
are giants and Gulliver puny; the ruined yet magical country of
Laputa; and the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses far superior
to the ugly humanoid Yahoos who share their universe. Abridged for
easier reading, with "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can
experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
From Icarus's legendary flight to Orpheus's trip to the underworld,
this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy
to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles' mighty
tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas's golden touch, and more More than
three million copies sold
Timeless stories beautifully retold for a younger audience Each
edition is carefully abridged, expertly retold, and easy to readA
best-selling series with proven salesFeatures the definitive
classics of children's literatureBreathtaking illustrations appeal
to reluctant readersIncludes book club questions and an afterward
for parents and teachers by noted educator Arthur Pober,
Ed.D.Classic and collectible
Mark Twain's brilliant 19th-century novel has long been recognised
as one of the finest examples of American literature. Rich in
authentic dialect, folksy humour and sharp social commentary,
Twain's classic tale follows Huckleberry Finn and Jim the runaway
slave on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. Each beautiful
book is unabridged and features extraordinary art, a ribbon marker
and the highest quality paper. A series of insightful questions
appear at the end of each volume to encourage discussion and a
deeper understanding of these enduring works.
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A Christmas Carol (Hardcover)
Charles Dickens; Illustrated by Scott McKowen; Afterword by Arthur Pober
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This is a beloved tale that will make the perfect present!
"Unabridged Classics" are aimed at ages 10 years upwards with more
than 330,000 copies sold! This is the unabridged story with
insightful questions for discussion, fantastic artwork, a ribbon
marker and high-quality paper. Beloved in Christmases past and sure
to remain a favourite in Christmases of the future, Dickens'
popular holiday tale is the perfect Christmas present. The
uplifting tale follows the mysterious and magical events that
transform the miserly, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into 'as good a
friend, as good a master, and as good a man' as ever lived.
All for one and one for all! That's the rallying cry of the
Musketeers - guards of the French King - and the call to adventure
for young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic
swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet
Musketeer D'Artagnan use their wits and their swords to battle an
evil Cardinal, the traitorous Milady and other enemies of the
French court. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten,
with "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can experience the
wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes
trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he is created.
Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to
become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove
himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio's amazing journey as he
learns - the hard way - what it means to be honest, kind, and,
above all, human.With "Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers
can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early
age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each
classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made
the original story a beloved favourite.
From the bits and pieces of dead bodies and the power of
electricity, the brilliant Victor Frankenstein fashions a new form
of life - only to discover, too late, the irreparable damage he has
caused. Mary Shelley's tragic story of the creation of man, or
monster, is as compelling and powerful now as it was when it was
written. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with
"Classic Starts[trademark]", young readers can experience the
wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. 'Go down
the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow the shadow just before
the month of July. You will find your way to the center of the
Earth. I did it'. That mysterious message, found in a long-lost
letter, propels a young man and his uncle on the adventure of a
lifetime: to a prehistoric world below the earth where dinosaurs
and other strange creatures still roam. Jules Verne's classic
fantasy will enchant a new generation of readers.
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