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The Prince and the Pauper (Classic Starts) by Mark Twain
Category: Children's Classics | Series: Classic Starts
One boy, penniless and in rags, forced to beg in the street. The other, a kingâ s son, coddled and given all he could want. What happens when the two boys change clothes and places, and each one learns how the other half livesM Mark Twainâ s satirical and suspenseful novel about the thin line ...Show more
The Red Badge of Courage (Classic Starts) by Jamel Akib
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts
Henry Fleming dreams of becoming a hero in the Army, but worries how he will react to the blood, death and violence of a real battle. When that day arrives, he flees in terror. This gnaws at his conscience and he searches for redemption for what he has done. Set during the American Civil War, this is a ...Show more
The Secret Garden (Classic Starts) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts
Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, this classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite. The audio CD enables young readers to listen to the story, whilst following along with the book. It is aimed at children aged 7 to 9 years ...Show more
The Secret Garden (Classic Starts) by Martha Hailey Dubose
Category: No Category | Series: Classic Starts
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 the ...Show more
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Classic Starts) by Howard Pyle
Category: Children's Classics | Series: Classic Starts® Ser.
From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose its magic. Though simpler, this version includes all the wonderful stories--such as King Arthur's winning of Guenievere and Merlin's tragic downfall at ...Show more
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Classic Starts) by Howard Pyle
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Classic Starts) by Kathleen Olmstead
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts
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.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, "The Swiss Family Robinson" entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous lands ...Show more
The Swiss Family Robinson (Classic Starts) by Jonathon Swift
Category: No Category | Series: Classic Starts
Featuring a shipwreck, a deserted island, and a family wondering if they can survive, this book takes you on an adventure.
The Swiss Family Robinson (Classic Starts) by Johann David Wyss; Chris Tait (Abridged by); Jamel Akib (Illustrator); Arthur Pober (Afterword by)
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts® Ser.
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.
The Three Musketeers (Classic Starts) by Alexandre Dumas; Oliver Ho (Abridged by); Arthur Pober (Afterword by); Jamel Akib (Illustrator)
Category: Classics | Series: Classic Starts® Ser.
All for one and one for all! That's the rallying cry of the Musketeers--guards of the French King--and the call to adventure for young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet Musketeer D'Artagnan use their wits and their swords to ...Show more