|
Showing 1 - 25 of
37 matches in All Departments
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
One boy, penniless and in rags, forced to beg in the street. The
other, a king's son, coddled and given all he could want. What
happens when the two boys change clothes and places and learn how
the other half lives? Mark Twain's satirical and suspenseful novel
about the thin line that separates prince and pauper is a perennial
favourite. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten,
with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the
wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
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.
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.
"Once you start looking for the happy things, you don't think about
the bad ones as much." That's the joyful way Pollyanna sees the
world: no matter what happens, she plays her "Just Be Glad" game
and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she's orphaned
and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, will high-spirited
Pollyanna succeed in melting her Aunt's cold heart? 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", "Aladdin" and "Sinbad the
Sailor": these are just some of the strange and amazing stories
that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King
Shahryar...and to save her own life. Each one is more fantastic
than the last, filled with demons and dervishes, caliphs and
genies, men transformed into dogs and monsters with eyes that
glow.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.
Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave,
Jim. Twain's beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an
indelible image of pre-Civil War America with its sleepy river
towns, con men, family feuds and a variety of colourful characters.
Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with Classic
Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of
timeless stories from an early age.
Every child deserves an appealing introduction to the classics,
with age-appropriate text and beautiful art throughout. That's
exactly what this Classic Starts(TM) provides. Welcome to the world
of TREASURE ISLAND! The stories are abridged; the quality is
complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and
children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable
price. Pirates, buried treasure, and action aplenty--that's what's
served up in this fine story, mates, and kids will eat it up. After
Jim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in
search of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirate
ship, and that surprises and danger await him . . . including a
meeting with the unforgettable Long John Silver.
A shipwreck, a sole survivor, a deserted island - What could be
more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing
adventure? Set in the 17th century and unfolding over a 30-year
period, it offers plenty of adventure and suspense while painting a
fascinating portrait of the age - including references to slavery
and Europe's view of the "New World." 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 is a fascinating adventure story, grounded in American
history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a
British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice and
the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American
scout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and his
friends Chingachkook and Uncas - the last of the Mohicans.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.
|
You may like...
Sound Of Freedom
Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, …
DVD
R325
R218
Discovery Miles 2 180
|