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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. This title tells the story of the creation of man, or monster. Intended for young readers, it is part of the "Classic Starts[trademark]" series.
Enter Sherwood Forest with the fabled Robin Hood and his band of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as Friar Tuck, Little John, Allan a Dale, the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham, and wicked King Richard. Every moment of the story is filled with action and excitement.
Rich in suspense and surprises, this story of a shipwreck, a deserted island, and a single family who wonder if they can survive entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Illustrations.
Why does a burglar keep smashing statues of Napoleon? What is the speckled band? And who is the mysterious Irene Adler? Join Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend Dr. Watson as they unravel the truth behind these cases and many more.
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?
Moving from Transylvania to London, the timeless vampire serves up thrills and chills as he imprisons and terrorizes the innocent Jonathan Harker and then goes after his fiancee, Mina and her friend Lucy.
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. Intended for young readers, this title is part of the "Classic Starts[trademark]" series.
Takes young readers on a reader to a 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.
Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Intended for young readers, this title offers a tale that creates an image of pre-Civil War America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds and a variety of colourful characters. It is part of the "Classic Starts[trademark]" series.
Set during the siege of Troy, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story. Suitable for ages 7-9, this high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's epic tale. It is rewritten for third and fourth graders who can't quite tackle the original and older children at lower reading levels.
An abridged version of the adventures of Tom and his friends growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River in the nineteenth century.
Lets you follow the winning foursome - Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger and Toad of Toad Hall - 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.
A high interest/low vocabulary volume that features stories such as Romulus and Remus, Escape from Troy and more. Suitable for ages 7-9, it gathers eleven of the best-loved ancient myths that is rewritten for third and fourth graders who can't quite tackle the originals and older children at lower reading levels.
Talks about a single person - but with two personalities: one that's noble and kind and another that's pure, repulsive evil. This work presents a tale of the dual nature of man - and a good doctor whose thirst for knowledge has tragic consequences.
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.
Suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old, this title tells Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus' decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War. It lets young readers thrill at Odysseus' adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs and the angry sea god Poseidon.
From Icarus' legendary flight to Orpheus' trip to the underworld, this title presents 15 classic Greek myths. Suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old, it includes Heracles' mighty tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas' golden touch and more.
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, this work offers a portrait of the age - including references to slavery and Europe's view of the "New World."
Amateur detective Sherlock Holmes, the master of deductive reasoning, solves several mysteries with the aid of his friend, Dr. John Watson.
Presents a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew and an elusive white whale named Moby-Dick.
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