Books in the Classic Starts(r) series

Through the Looking-Glass: Alice visits another fantastical world where everything is reversed. Is it all real, just a figment of Alice s imagination . . . or both?

Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family's humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man . . . but will it also transform his life for the better? Dickens's great bildungsroman, featuring iconic characters like Miss Havisham, is an enduring favorite in schools, libraries, and homes.

Tom Sawyer's energetic antics--treasure hunting, fishing, and general mischief-making--have captured the imaginations of children for almost 150 years. Now, this abridged edition of the classic story is refreshed with an appealing new cover and contemporary interior illustrations. The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

The young puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But whenever he tries to prove himself worthy of the transformation, he falls into mischief and laziness. Pinocchio must learn the hard way how to become honest, kind, and--above all--human. One of the most-translated works in children's literature, Pinocchio is a thrilling story about improving one's character and learning how to live in an often-harsh world.

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"A retelling of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, where the Monkey King embarks on a grand quest to deliver Buddhist scriptures"--

Travel into the future in this abridged retelling of The Time Machine, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! After inventing a time machine, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and prosperous. But as he looks farther below the surface, he realizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared. . . . This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the imaginative world of science fiction and time travel.

Fight for justice with swashbuckling soldiers in this abridged retelling of The Three Musketeers, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies!

Search for fortune on the high seas with this abridged retelling of Treasure Island, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! 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! This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the swashbuckling adventure that has captivated readers for centuries!

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, neglected garden. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its secrets . . . and make it blossom once again.

A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.

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.