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.
Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. Also included in this book are the adventures of Theseus and his dramatic battle with the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne, and the quest of Jason for the Golden Fleece with the help of the Princess Medea.
Rewards and Fairies is a collection of stories and a sequel to Puck of Pook's Hill and, as Kipling wrote, 'The tales had to be read by children, before people realised they were meant for grown-ups'. Through the agency of Puck, two children - Dan and Una - meet a glittering array of historical characters from flint and iron age tribes to 'Good Queen Bess' and Sir Francis Drake. Other tales include stories of England following the Norman Conquest and the Europe of Napoleon and Talleyrand. Rewards and Fairies includes two of Kipling's best-loved and most quoted poems: 'The Way Through the Woods' and 'If-'
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The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris havenever been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happenthere? Why did everyone flee from it in fear? This gripping storyabout the “opera ghost” and the beautiful singer he loves launchedone of the most popular musicals in Broadway history—and it servesup enough thrills, chills, and surprises to keep even the mostreluctant reader fascinated.
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wonderingif they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The SwissFamily Robinson entices young readers to come along on awonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill.Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscapebursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible taleof ingenuity.
one very special boy weaves some magic in Frances HodgsonBurnett’s sentimental favorite. When young Cedric Errol learns thathe is actually a British lord and heir to an estate, his life istransformed. He leaves Boston for Dorincourt Castle to live withhis uncle, the Earl—a tyrant who’s loathed by one and all. WillCedric succeed in melting his cold, cruel uncle’s heart?
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This collection of over forty of Andersen's most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Snow Queen, The Tinder Box, The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes and The Little Match Girl.
《爱丽丝梦游仙境》讲述了小姑娘爱丽丝追赶一只揣着怀表、会说话的白兔，掉进了一个兔子洞，由此坠入了神奇的地下世界。在这个世界里，喝一口水就能缩得如同老鼠大小，吃一块蛋糕又会变成巨人，同一块蘑菇吃右边就变矮，吃其左边则又长高，狗发脾气时便咆哮和摇尾巴，而猫咆哮和摇尾巴却是因为高兴。在这个世界里，似乎所有吃的东西都有古怪。 她还遇到了一大堆人和动物：渡渡鸟、蜥蜴比尔、柴郡猫、疯帽匠、三月野兔、睡鼠、素甲鱼、鹰头狮、丑陋的公爵夫人。她在一扇小门后的大花园里遇到了一整副的扑克牌，牌里粗暴的红桃王后、老好人红桃国王和神气活现的红桃杰克等等。爱丽丝帮助兔子寻找丢失的扇子和手套，她之后还帮三个园丁躲避红王后的迫害，她还在荒诞的法庭上大声抗议国王和王后对好人的诬陷。在这个奇幻疯狂的世界里，
The story opens with the shipwreck on a Pacific Island of the young friends Ralph Rover and Jack Martin and Peterkin Gray. Despite the pleasurable presence of delicious breadfruit, coconuts, and succulent oysters, the intrepid trio are not alone and they soon witness a battle between rival bands of cannibals led by 'Bloody Bill'. Their lives are placed in serious peril from which only courage and determined pluck can save them.
Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community。 Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever. Good Wives takes up the story of the March sisters, some three years later, when, as young adults, they must face up to the inevitable trials and traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness.
One of the world's greatest storytellers weaves together an unforgettable collection of animal tales, including how the camel got its hump, how the leopard got its spots, and how even a butterfly stamping his leg can change a man's life. Initially written for his own "best beloved," Just So Stories was published in 1902. It has been a favorite for the past century and is certain to be cherished by generations to come. 作者简介： Rudyard Kipling, (1865-1936), English short-story writer, novelist and poet. Kipling was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature (1907). His most popular works include The Jungle Book (1894) and the Just So Stories (1902), both children's classics though they have attracted adult audiences also. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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.
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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.
Gr 4-8-Performed in radio theatre style, this audio version is a fine retelling of the Jules Verne classic. The St. Charles Players, composed of four actors, play a variety of roles with hammy gusto, although the dialogue is a bit rushed in the opening sections. This adaptation by Jeff Rack does a good job of capturing the feel of Verne's sprawling epic tale. The story is told by Professor Aronnax, who agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster. He joins the crew of the ship Abraham Lincoln. The men encounter what they believe is the monster, but turns out to be a large, state-of-the-art submarine, the Nautilus. Aronnax and a hot tempered harpoonist, Ned Land, are imprisoned on this vessel, captained by the misanthropic recluse, Nemo. Nemo takes them around the world. Verne's de*ions of the underwater world, with its exotic creatures and sunken ships, shine thanks to clear narration and evocative sound effects. As the journey continues, becoming monotonous, the program's midsection
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.
Treasure Island: Since its publication in 1883, generations have enjoyed this captivating tale of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, the pirate rogue. This adventure of all adventures embodies the search for romance and excitement for which every heart yearns.
0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" Half wolf, half dog, WhiteFang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. Afternearly starving to death during the frigid Arctic winter, he’staken in first by a man who “trains” him through constantwhippings, and then by another who forces him to participate invicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes theseobstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness andlove.
