one boy, penniless and in rags, forced to beg in the street.The other, a king’s son, coddled and given all he could want. Whathappens when the two boys change clothes and places, and each onelearns how the other half lives? Mark Twain’s satirical andsuspenseful novel about the thin line that separates prince andpauper is a perennial favorite.

With Classic Starts, young readers can experience the wonder oftimeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading andcarefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all themagic and excitement that made the original story a belovedfavorite.

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" Dickens’ timeless noveltransports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filledwith mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thievingchildren. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances after hedares to beg for more food in the orphanage. Determined to make hisway in the world, he escapes to London, where he becomes involvedwith criminals…and finally finds a real home.

All for one and one for all! That’s the rallying cry ofthe Musketeers—guards of the French King—and the call to adventurefor young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas’ classicswashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yetMusketeer D’Artagnan use their wits and their swords to battle anevil Cardinal, the traitorous Milady, and other enemies of theFrench court.

“Once you start looking for the happy things, you don’t thinkabout the bad ones as much.” That’s the joyful way Pollyanna seesthe world: no matter what happens, she plays her “Just Be Glad”game and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she’sorphaned and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, willhigh-spirited Pollyanna succeed in melting her Aunt’s coldheart?

Hot on the heels of the blockbuster film comes a version ofH.G. Wells’ chilling tale of alien invasion that every child canenjoy. It begins as the sky lights up with bright cylinders fromMars that look like falling stars—and continues as the Martiansemerge from their vessels with machines of fire and deadly smoke.Wells’s depiction of a city in panic—written in 1898—still remainsshockingly contemporary.

When Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live withher grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old mancaring for a child. But, to everyone’s surprise, the two grow tolove each other—and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri’scharming story—and spirited heroine—have won children’s hearts formore than a century.

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" A shipwreck. A sole survivor,stranded on a deserted island. What could be more appealing tochildren than Robinson Crusoe’s amazing adventure? Set in the 17thcentury, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty ofsuspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stayalive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of theage—including references to slavery and Europe’s view of the “NewWorld.”

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts . The stories areabridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats theworld's beloved tales (and children) with the respect theydeserve--all at an incomparable price. Poor Sara Crewe. onceupon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But eversince he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caughtin the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the headmistress at theSelect Seminary for Young Ladies, where Sara once studied. But nomatter how terrible things get, Sara always has her imagination andgoodness of heart to carry her through. This timeless tale of apoor orphan has won children's hearts for a century--and continuesto be a favorite.

0in 0in 0pt" “To help mother”: that was the goal of eachand every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as “Mamsie”struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages tofill the house with joy. The adventures of this poor but lovingfamily—Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and the adored youngest,Phronsie—have charmed young readers for more than a century.overflowing with warmth, suspense, and many delightful surprises,this classic remains as compelling as ever.

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts . The stories areabridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats theworld's beloved tales (and children) with the respect theydeserve--all at an incomparable price. Pirates, buriedtreasure, and action aplenty--that's what's served up in this finestory, mates, and kids will eat it up. After Jim Hawkins finds themap to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in search of thefortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirate ship, andthat surprises and danger await him...including a meeting with theinforgettable Long John Silver.

0in 0in 0pt" Call me Ishmael. These three famous wordsbegin one of America’s most epic novels, a tale of one obsessedcaptain, his doomed crew, and an elusive white whale namedMoby-Dick. The massive original, however, can be very hardfor young readers to navigate. This beautifully abridged andadventure-filled version will thrill children and whet theirappetite for the complete work—when they are ready to tackleit.

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" Mary Shelley’s tragic storyof a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even morecompelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly twocenturies ago. From the bits and pieces of dead bodies, and thepower of electricity, the brilliant Victor Frankenstein fashions anew form of life—only to discover, too late, the irreparable damagehe has caused.

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; thequality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's belovedtales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at anincomparable price. Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, hasalways captivated even the most reluctant readers. Little girls,especially, love following the adventures of the four Marchsisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all, the tomboy Jo--as theyexperience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, ofgrowing up. This simpler version captures all the charm and warmthof the original.

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts . The stories areabridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats theworld's beloved tales (and children) with the respect theydeserve--all at an incomparable price. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers ofthe world's smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmesstories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth andhis friend and assistant, Dr. Watson. Among the intriguing tales:"A Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes's first encounter with themysterious Irene Adler; "The Red-Headed League"; "The Adventure ofthe Six Napoleons" and others.

H. G. Wells’s sobering, thought-provoking novel is one ofthe greatest works of science fiction ever created—and as powerfultoday as when it was written. After inventing a machine that movesthrough time, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far,far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seemspeaceful and prosperous. But as he looks below the surface herealizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared.

0in 0in 0pt" Nothing’s more magical than going down therabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, inworlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turnedupside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children willlove reading Carroll’s many humorous nonsense verses and meetingsuch unforgettable characters as the Mad Hatter, the Knave ofHearts who steals some tarts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat (in Alice in Wonderland ) and Tweedledee, Tweedledum, HumptyDumpty, and the Jabberwock (in Through the LookingGlass ).

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Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of itschildren's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes adazzling new series: Classic Starts . The stories areabridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats theworld's beloved tales (and children) with the respect theydeserve--all at an incomparable price. He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, and had escapadesenough to please any adventure-loving child. Now even the youngestreaders can have the chance to enter Sherwood Forest with Robin'sband of merry men, and meet such unforgettable characters as FriarTuck, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham,and wicked King John. Every moment of the story is filled withaction and excitement.

0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" From the sword in the stoneand the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lakeof Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose itsmagic. Though simpler, this version includes all the wonderfulstories—such as King Arthur’s winning of Guenievere and Merlin’stragic downfall at the hands of the evil Vivien.

0in 0in 0pt" Now every child can celebrate the 100thanniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ever-popular story! Firstintroduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery’sfeisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking ona new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school. It’san exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students,welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the firststirrings of love.

0in 0in 0pt" Here come the animals! From RudyardKipling’s most popular Just-So Stories to Jack London’s“Brown Wolf,” this collection features some of the best-lovedanimal tales of all time. They include Kipling’s “How the ElephantGot His Trunk”; Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Wild Swans”; MarkTwain’s “A Dog’s Tale”; Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “The Squirrels ThatLive in a House,” and more.