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This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield's lively residents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in the welcoming home. Fans of the first book will happily greet these wonderful characters... and renew their acquaintance with such old favourites as Laurie and Meg. |
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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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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. |
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Could a tiny mouse actually help the king of the jungle? That's what a trapped mouse promises to do if his lion captor sets him free. The lion laughs-and lets him go. But when hunters trap the scared and desperate lion, the mouse proves that even the smallest creatures can do great deeds. |
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In this sentimental favourite, young Cedric Errol learns that he is actually a British lord and heir to an estate and his life is transformed. He leaves Boston for Dorincourt Castle to live with his uncle, the Earl — a tyrant loathed by one and all. Will Cedric succeed in melting his cold, cruel uncle's heart? 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. |
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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. |
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Although King Midas is a kind man, he always wants MORE: more jewels, more silver, more gold. So when's he's granted a wish for doing a good deed, he asks that everything he touches turn to gold. But after his flowers, his food, and even his daughter are transformed, he learns what is truly valuable. |
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Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo's powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (one an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her and the pitiful hunchback Quasimodo who tries to save her. With this spellbinding version, kids can enjoy all the excitement of Hugo's masterful story. 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. |
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This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story. |
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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. |
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Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of The Little Mermaid, who sacrifices everything for love, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier, whose affection for a paper ballerina is symbolised by his transformation into a small tin heart. Several of Andersen's stories are so well-known — among them The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling — that their titles alone have become meaningful figures of speech. Hans Christian Andersen: Best-Loved Fairy Tales collects one hundred of Andersen's incomparable fairy tales and stories, among them Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Wild Swans, and his fantasy masterpiece The Snow-Queen. This volume is beautifully illustrated with more than one hundred drawings by Dugald Stewart Walker and Hans Tegner, two of Andersen's best-known illustrators. |
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This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. From Icarus' legendary flight to Orpheus' 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' golden touch and more. |
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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? |
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When a thirsty fox sees some tasty-looking grapes, he's delighted. But he just can't reach them, no matter how high he jumps or how hard he tries. Bitterly disappointed, he walks off, calling them sour. Aesop's charming animal fable gently teaches children a timeless and very human lesson. |
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This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they'll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Firebird, and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. It's the perfect way to prepare a child for seeing a performance — or to keep the magic going afterward. |
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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. |
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Here come the animals! From Rudyard Kipling's most popular Just-So Stories to Jack London's Brown Wolf, this collection features some of the best-loved animal tales of all time. They include Kipling's How the Elephant Got His Trunk; Hans Christian Andersen's The Wild Swans; Mark Twain's A Dog's Tale; Harriet Beecher Stowe's The Squirrels That Live in a House; and, more. |
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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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When Beauty's father steals a rose from the Beast's garden, the Beast demands his life in return — unless Beauty comes to live in his castle. Will Beauty ever be able to see that the Beast's ugliness is only skin deep? |
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A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. |
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