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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.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its
children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." 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.
No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers of
the world's smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmes
stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth and
his friend and assistant, Dr. Watson. Among the intriguing tales:
"A Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes's first encounter with the
mysterious Irene Adler; "The Red-Headed League"; "The Adventure of
the Six Napoleons" and others.
Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its
childrens classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the
quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the worlds beloved tales
(and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an
incomparable price. Tom Sawyer liked adventures, which means he was
always getting in trouble. Searching for treasure, witnessing a
murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing
his work, running away with Huckleberry Finn--Tom Sawyers antics
and mischief-making are sheer, child-pleasing delight. Every boy
and girl should experience the joy and fun of this classic tale.
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.
"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.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its
children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." 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.
Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and
adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and
penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin,
the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where
Sara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get, Sara
always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry her
through. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children's
hearts for a century--and continues to be a favorite.
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Little Women (Hardcover, New edition)
Louisa M. Alcott; Edited by Deanna McFadden; Illustrated by Lucy Corvino
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Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War and
featuring the four March sisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all,
the tomboy Jo--is presented in a simpler version that captures all
the charm and warmth of the original. Illustrations.
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.
One of the most beloved classics in children's literature,
Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves and
his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle.
Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black
panther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the silly
monkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli - who must
finally acknowledge his own humanity.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.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its
children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." 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.
The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen
and unloved little girl-and everyone around her, too. When the
newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at
her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her.
Then Mary hears of a mysterious garden where no one has set foot in
10 years. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover
its secrets...and make it blossom once again.
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its
children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." 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.
Here is the ultimate dog story, one filled with emotion, adventure,
and excitement.
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, and learn to trust men? Or will his newly awakened
primitive instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never
known?
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its
children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a
dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." 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.
He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, and had escapades
enough to please any adventure-loving child. Now even the youngest
readers can have the chance to enter Sherwood Forest with Robin's
band of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as Friar
Tuck, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham,
and wicked King John. Every moment of the story is filled with
action and excitement.
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