"To help mother”: that was the goal of each and every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as “Mamsie” struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages to fill the house w…
One very special boy weaves some magic in Frances Hodgson Burnett's sentimental favorite. When young Cedric Errol learns that he is actually a British lord and heir to an estate, his life is transf…
Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris—on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in …
This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they’ll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including Swan Lake,” Coppélia,” The Firebird,” and…
As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American scout,…
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 advent…
Mark Twain's beloved classic gets a charming easy-to-read version. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, it transports kids to the banks of the Mississippi and introduces them to Twain's irrepre…
Why does a burglar keep smashing statues of Napoleon? Where is the blue carbuncle? And who is the mysterious Irene Adler? Join Sherlok Holmes and his trusted friend Dr. Watson as they unravel the t…
Hot on the heels of the blockbuster film comes a version of H.G. Wells’ chilling tale of alien invasion that every child can enjoy. It begins as the sky lights up with bright cylinders from Mars …
Ishmael is a sailor and adventurer. Hoping to try his hand at hunting whales, he joins the crew of the Pequod, a ship led by its long-suffering, one-legged captain, Ahab.