Captivating story of a long-abandoned garden on a gloomy Yorkshire estate — which, with the help of an unusual young boy with an ability to charm nature — blooms again, transforming the lives of the estate owner's frail son and that of his overindulged orphan cousin who has come to live with him. Abridged.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Beloved classic tells the moving story of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners, revealing much about human conduct and the social ills of the time. Abridged.
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Beloved novel tells the story of 11-year-old Anne Shirley, an endearingly talkative and precocious orphan who comes to live on a farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island. 6 new illustrations. Abridged.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Unforgettable depiction of mid-19th-century New England life recounts the life of four sisters: literary-minded Jo; Meg, the oldest; fashionable Amy; and gentle Beth. Abridged.
Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett Burnett's conviction that love conquers all is embodied in this tale of an American boy who is transported from 19th-century New York to the splendor of his titled grandfather's English manor.
Racketty-Packetty House and Other Stories by Frances Hodgson Burnett Six heartwarming tales: the title story, "Behind the White Brick," "The Story of Prince Fairyfoot," "Sara Crewe," "Little Saint Elizabeth," and "The Proud Little Grain of Wheat."
