The Trojan War has been raging for almost ten years. The Achaeans seek revenge against the trojans, and there is no end in sight. Making matters worse, two great achaeans the army;s the leader. King Agamemnon, and the admired general, Achilles enter a great feud. Even the gods and goddesses swoop down from mount olympus to take part in the war, divided in loyalty between both sides. As The Ilia…
Scheherazade spins magical tales so enchanting, her new husband - the king - can't bear for them to end. Night after night, demons, genies, sultans, apes, and other incredible creatures mingle in her strange and remarkable stories and keep the king wanting more. Her fantastic fables will hold you enthralled as well.rnrnWith Classic Starts, young readers can experience the wonder of timeless sto…
You are about to enter a world of undersea adventure. Join Professor Aronnax as he sets out to investigate a monstrous sea creature but encounters something even more extraordinary: the mysterious Captain Nemo and his futuristic submarine. It's a suspenseful journey of danger and discovery. With Classic Starts, young readers can experince the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abrige…
“Once you start looking for the happy things, you don’t think about the bad ones as much.” That’s the joyful way Pollyanna sees the world: no matter what happens, she plays her “Just Be Glad” game and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she’s orphaned and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, will high-spirited Pollyanna succeed in melting her Aunt’s cold heart?
Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death during the frigid Arctic winter, he’s taken in first by a man who “trains” him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces him to participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him k…
When Gulliver first goes off to sea, he has no idea of the amazing worlds he will visit - or the incredible adventures that await him there. Travel with Gulliver to a flying island, a land inhabited by tiny people, a world ruled by horses, and more. You'll meet some of the most fantastic characters imaginable along the way.rnrnAn abridged version of the voyage of an eighteenth-century Englishma…
Their ship ravaged by a furious storm, the Robinson family become marooned on a remote island with little more than the clothes on their backs. Now they must rely on their wits, courage, and strong family ties to survive. Join the family on their thrilling adventures as they struggle to turn the strange and bewildering island into a place they can call home.rnrnWith Classic Starts, young reader…
John Dolittle was a succesful doctor untuk his fondbess for his pets drove away all his human patients. As a veterinarian, however, he has the magic touch, thanks to his parrot, Polynesia, who teaches him how to talk with the animals. Join Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, and the rest of his furry and feathered friends as they face evil kings and treacherous pirates on…
Nat Blake thinks the boys at plumfield seem more like a big family than a group of school children. Nat is recently orphaned when he first arrives at the large house with its big, old fashioned porch. he soon improves with good meals and kindness from everyone in the house. He joins the boys in their lessons, chores, fun, and, of course, mischief? But when two other newcomers enter Plumfield, l…
Life is hard for Mrs. Pepper and her five little Peppers-Ben, Pollu, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie- but it's also filled with plenty of fun, warm laughter, and much love. Mrs. Pepper works cheerfully at her sewing to support her family, while the children, who adore their Mamsie, help out however they can. Through good times and in spite of trouble, they are a happy bunch. But when one of the Peppe…