With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury This selection of Carroll's works includes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, both containing the famous illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. No greater books for children have ever been written. The simple language, dreamlike atmosphere, and fantastical characters are as appealing to young readers today as ever they were. Meanwhile, however, these apparently simple stories have become recognised as adult masterpieces, and extraordinary experiments, years ahead of their time, in Modernism and Surrealism. Through wordplay, parody and logical and philosophical puzzles, Carroll engenders a variety of sub-texts, teasing, ominous or melancholy. For all the surface playfulness there is meaning everywhere. The author reveals himself in glimpses.
“Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow theshadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to thecenter of the Earth. I did it.” That mysterious message, found in along-lost letter, propels a young man and his uncle on theadventure of a lifetime: to a prehistoric world below the earthwhere dinosaurs and other strange creatures still roam. JulesVerne's classic fantasy will enchant a new generation ofreaders.
A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history.As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a Britishofficer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and thesoldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native Americanscout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and hisfriends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.
A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history.As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a Britishofficer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and thesoldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native Americanscout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and hisfriends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.
This new edition focuses on the Sonnets as poetry - sometimes strikingly individual poems, but often subtly interlinked in thematic, imagistic and other groupings. Gwynne Evans and Anthony Hecht also address the many questions that cast a veil of mystery over the genesis of the Sonnets: to what extent are they autobiographical? What is the nature of the 'love', strongly expressed, between the 'poet', the 'youth' and the 'Dark Lady'? Can they, apart from the poet, be identified? Who is the 'rival poet'? When were the Sonnets written and in what order? What were the circumstances surrounding their publication?
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?
Roald Dahl's inimitable style and humor shine in this collection of poems about mischievous and mysterious animals. From Stingaling the scorpion to Crocky-Wock the crocodile, Dahl's animals are nothing short of ridiculous. A clever pig with an unmentionable plan to save his own bacon and an anteater with an unusually large appetite are among the characters created by Dahl in these timeless rhymes. This new, larger edition is perfect for reading aloud and makes Quentin Blake's celebrated illustrations even more enjoyable.
Do you like to be scared? Ellen had just fallen asleep when she heard a strangevoice. "Ellen," it whispered, "I am coming up the stairs." Ellen was frightened and called her parents, but they didn't hearher, and they didn't come... Welcome to the frightening world of Scary Stories, a collectionof folklorist Alvin Schwartz's most alarming tales of horror, darkrevenge, and supernatural events of all time, with spine-tinglingillustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.
Nancy, Bess, and George travel to Hawaii to solve a puzzle involving a golden pavilion. This travelogue takes them to many sites on the island as Nancy strives to catch a gang of art thieves.
0in 0in 0pt" When young Pip accidentally meets a convictout in the marsh one Christmas Eve, he has no idea that his life isabout to change--forever. The amazing events followingthat encounter, and the strange tale of Miss Havisham and heradopted daughter Estella, have made Great Expectations amust-read since it was first serialized in 1860. Now, young readerscan enjoy Dickens’s engrossing story in this simplified yetthrilling version.
This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows thegrown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys(and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, NatBlake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield’s livelyresidents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in thewelcoming home. Fans of the first book will happily greet thesewonderful characters?and renew their acquaintance with such oldfavorites as Laurie and Meg.
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.
0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" A single person—but withtwo personalities: one that’s noble and kind and another that’spure, repulsive evil. Robert Louis Stevenson’s engrossingmasterpiece about the dual nature of man—and a good doctor whosethirst for knowledge has tragic consequences—serves up all thesuspense and satisfying chills one expects from the best horror andscience fiction.
Homer's epic tale of the warrior odysseus's decades-longstruggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply andbeautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers willthrill at odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; theenchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry seagod Poseidon.
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. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powersof the world's smartest detective. These easy-to-read SherlockHolmes stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuthand his friend and assistant, Dr. Watson. Among the intriguingtales: "A Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes's first encounter with themysterious Irene Adler; "The Red-Headed League"; "The Adventure ofthe Six Napoleons" and others.
0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" A shipwreck. A solesurvivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be moreappealing to children than Robinson Crusoe’s amazing adventure? Setin the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offersplenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages tostay alive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of theage—including references to slavery and Europe’s view of the “NewWorld.”
Here are Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and of courseChristopher Robin, doing what they've done forgenerations--enchanting young readers.
