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A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop, including such familiar
ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The North Wind
and the Sun," "Androcles and the Lion," "The Troublesome
Dog," and "The Fox and the Stork."
During the fierce French and Indian wars, an adroit scout named Hawkeye
and his companion Chingachgook weave through the spectacular and dangerous
wilderness of upstate New York, fighting to save the beautiful Munro
sisters from the Huron renegade Magua.
The Wind in the Willows Since its publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows has enchanted readers, young and old. Here readers will meet the amiable Mole, his hearty friend the Water Rat, the genial Badger, and, of course, the irrepressible Mr. Toad, and enjoy some of the most memorable adventures in children's literature.
Black Beauty A handsome horse with a glossy black coat and a pretty white star on his forehead, Black Beauty seems to lead a charmed life. Although his mother warns him that there are 'bad, cruel men' in the world, he begins his life in a happy home, with a friendly groom to look after him and plenty to eat. However, when a change of circumstances means that he is sold, he soon discovers the truth of his mother's words. Anna Sewell's moving story is one of the best-loved animal adventures ever written. All Editions: $2.90 - $1157.43
Pooh and Christopher Robin are the best of friends. Their adventures are always sure to be interesting -- especially if they're joined by Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, and the newest resident of the Hundred Acre Wood, Tigger!
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Patient, Little Chick Impatient to grow up, Little Chick learns to appreciate his mother's
advice and protection when confronted by an angry rooster. Includes
facts about hens and chicks.
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A deranged and abusive sea captain perpetrates a shipboard atmosphere
of increasing violence that ultimately boils into mutiny. This 1904
maritime classic depicts the clash of materialistic and idealistic cultures
with a captivating combination of gritty realism and sublime lyricism.
Fathers
& Sons An outspoken radical accompanies a school friend home for an extended
visit, touching off a series of generational conflicts between older
aristocrats and nihilistic youths.
The
Jungle Book The Jungle Books can be regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children. But they also constitute a complex literary work of art in which the whole of Kipling's philosophy of life is expressed in miniature. They are best known for the 'Mowgli' stories; the tale of a baby abandoned and brought up by wolves, educated in the ways and secrets of the jungle by Kaa the python, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the black panther.
A
Wonder Book Thousands of years ago, when monsters roamed the earth and magic ruled the world, the Greeks set sail among the islands of the Aegean Sea in search of incredible riches and fantastic adventures...adventures that would become legendary!
One of those most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history
of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behavior
and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his
brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that
he is dead, Tom's infectious energy and good-humor shine through. |
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