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by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Includes "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow White," "Rumpelstiltskin," "The Frog Prince," "Rapunzel," "The Bremen Town Musicians," "The Golden Goose," "Tom Thumb" and "Sleeping Beauty."
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by Hans Christian Andersen
Eight beloved tales from the great Danish storyteller: "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor’s New Clothes," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," more. Newly reset in large easy-to-read type.
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 Chinese Fairy Tales
by Frederick H. Martens
A captivating collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales, based on legends, ghost stories, and myths. Stories include "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Bird with Nine Heads," many others. 25 illustrations.
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| |  Favorite Celtic Fairy Tales
by Joseph Jacobs
Eight tales: "The Fate of the Children of Lir," "The Shepherd of Middvai," "Beth Gellert," "The Tale of Ivan," "Morraha," "The Story of Deirdre," "The Llanfabon Changeling," and "The Sea-Maiden."
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 Irish Fairy Tales
by Philip Smith
Eight charming tales, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type: "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," "The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag," "The Field of Boliauns," and more.
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| |  The Adventures of Bob White
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
When a hunter happens upon Bob White's nest, it's up to Farmer Brown's boy to rescue the bird family. "Read aloud" edition for young children includes original Harrison Cady illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully instructive tale of another denizen of the Green Forest. Bobby bites his own tail, is horribly frightened, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, and more before he finds a new home.
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| |  The Adventures of Buster Bear
by Thornton W. Burgess
Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed mischief-maker who learns that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.
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| |  The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators.
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 Adventures of Don Quixote
by Argentina Palacios
Easy-to-read retelling of the hilarious misadventures of Don Quixote, the idealistic knight, and his squire, Sancho Panza, who set out to right the wrongs of the world. Abridged version with six charming illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
by Thornton W. Burgess
Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Happy Jack
by Thornton W. Burgess
Happy Jack Squirrel starts the day cheerily enough but soon finds himself trying every trick he knows to get away from nasty Shadow the Weasel. 4 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
by Thornton W. Burgess
Charming fable about the animals in the Green Forest and what happens when water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Large, easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk gets even, Reddy Fox learns a lesson about preparedness, and Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance. An engaging tale with gentle lessons about courtesy, kindness, and preparedness.
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| |  The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thornton W. Burgess
Spring has arrived at the Green Meadows and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. Includes 6 illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Mr. Mocker
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad, Sammy Jay, and Unc' Billy Possum are hearing voices but they can't figure out who's doing the talking. Includes original Harrison Cady illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
by Thornton W. Burgess
The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, and other woodland creatures secretly trail Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature and the environment.
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| |  The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
by Thornton W. Burgess
The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook and make a new home.
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 The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
Exciting tale about the naughty puppet that turns into a loving and obedient little boy after a series of harrowing experiences. 30 new illustrations. Abridged.
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 The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
by Thornton W. Burgess
Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Prickly Porky
by Thornton W. Burgess
Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller.
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 The Adventures of Reddy Fox
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface.
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| |  The Adventures of Sammy Jay
by Thornton W. Burgess
This heartwarming tale of animal pranks and rivalries, enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations, has thrilled generations of youngsters with its gentle lessons about wildlife and their natural habitats. 30 illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
by Thornton W. Burgess
When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. For children 6–10. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  Aesop's Fables
by Aesop
Beloved tales include "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Crow and the Pitcher," "The Fox and the Stork," more. 35 illustrations.
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 African Folk Tales
by Hugh Vernon-Jackson, Yuko Green
Entertaining stories handed down from generation to generation among tribal cultures include "The Magic Crocodile," "The Hare and the Crownbird," "The Boy in the Drum," 15 others. 19 illustrations.
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| |  African Myths and Folk Tales
by Carter Godwin Woodson
Compiled by the "Father of Black History," these fables unfold amid a magical realm of tricksters and fairies. Recounted in simple language, they will enchant readers and listeners of all ages. Over 60 illustrations.
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 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.
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| |  Billy Mink
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn. Illustrations by Harrison Cady.
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 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.
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| |  Blacky the Crow
by Thornton W. Burgess
Children will love this wonderful tale of Blacky the Crow, who gets into trouble seeing things he shouldn't. Reset in large type with four original illustrations by Harrison Cady.
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 Bowser the Hound
by Thornton W. Burgess
Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, is taken advantage of once again when the coyote leads him on a long chase that ends far from the canine's home.
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| |  The Boy Who Drew Cats and Other Japanese Fairy Tales
by Lafcadio Hearn, Francis A. Davis
Eleven engaging, excellently translated tales of talking tea kettles, a monstrous goblin-spider, miniature warriors and other fanciful creatures. 21 original illustrations by Yuko Green.
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 Buster Bear's Twins
by Thornton W. Burgess
Mother Bear's two new cubs get even with Peter Rabbit, meet their father, and much more in a charming tale illustrated by Harrison Cady.
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| |  The Call of the Wild: Adapted for Young Readers
by Jack London
Exciting tale recounts the adventures of Buck, a spirited pet forced into the harsh life of a sled-dog during the Alaska gold rush. Jack London’s greatest work. Abridged edition. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  A Child's Garden of Verses
by Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Land of Counterpane," "The Land of Nod" and 62 other poems voice the many moods and currents of a child's imaginings. Reprinted in large, easy-to-read type, with new illustrations.
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| |  Dracula: In Easy-to-Read Type
by Bram Stoker
Grim tale recounts the horrible deeds of the monstrous count of Transylvania. Printed in easy-to-read type, this specially abridged edition streamlines the story for young readers. 25 illustrations.
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 Favorite Greek Myths
by Bob Blaisdell
Adventures, calamities, and conquests abound in stirring tales about Pandora's box, King Midas and his golden touch, the dreaded Cyclops, Narcissus and Echo, and many other familiar figures.
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| |  Favorite North American Indian Legends
by Philip Smith
Treasury of imaginative tales: Algonquin story of how Glooskap conquered the Great Bull-Frog; "The Meeting of the Wild Animals," a Tsimshian myth; "The Bear Man," a Cherokee legend; and more.
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 Favorite Poems of Childhood
by Philip Smith
Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter," Edward Lear's "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," Eugene Field's "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Swing," many more, all in large, easy-to-read type. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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| |  Favorite Russian Fairy Tales
by Arthur Ransome
Six tales of witches, and wizardry, perilous journeys, wise animals, frightful giants and beautiful princesses, among them the legendary Fire-Bird, and more. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, with 6 new illustrations.
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by Mary Shelley
The horror classic about a gifted inventor whose experiment with creating new life goes horribly wrong. Abridged for young readers. 22 illustrations by Thea Kliros.
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 Heidi: Adapted for Young Readers
by Johanna Spyri, Thea Kliros
Beloved classic about the effervescent, nature-loving Swiss miss who ultimately transforms the lives of many people — among them Clara, a handicapped young lady, and Heidi's embittered, reclusive grandfather.
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| |  Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
In this classic of American literature, Huck and the escaped slave Jim set off down the Mississippi on a raft for a series of memorable adventures. Abridged, easy-to-read version includes 15 black-and-white illustrations.
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 Jo's Boys: In Easy-to-Read Type
by Louisa May Alcott
Charming, heartwarming sequel to Little Women and Little Men depicts the careers and marriages of Jo’s nieces and nephews and their schoolmates. 7 illustrations. Abridged edition.
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| |  Kidnapped: Adapted for Young Readers
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Fast-paced action, high adventure and gripping drama when young David Balfour joins forces with a Scottish rebel who has a price on his head. Specially abridged for young readers.
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 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle
by Washington Irving
Ichabod Crane faces the terror of the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle rises from a 20-year sleep to find a world vastly changed in these two delightful classics of American literature.
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| |  Lightfoot the Deer
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
A beloved storyteller relates the exciting tale of a courageous animal pursued by a two-legged predator with a deadly weapon. Kids learn valuable lessons about nature and wildlife in this easy-to-read text.
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 A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Engrossing tale of a young girl who falls upon hard times at an English boarding school when her father's sudden death leaves her penniless and at the mercy of a vindictive headmistress. Abridged.
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| |  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. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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 Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
by Thornton W. Burgess
A mysterious creature has come to live in the Green Forest, and he's making the regular inhabitants extremely curious — and nervous. For ages 6–10. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  Mother West Wind's Neighbors
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightful fables from the Green Forest reveal why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow, why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs, and 13 other captivating tales.
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 Mrs. Peter Rabbit
by Thornton W. Burgess
Charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar-Patch. Set in large, easy-to-read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations.
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| |  Nonsense Poems
by Edward Lear
Over 90 delightful limericks and 12 longer poems, including such classics as "The Owl and the Pussy-cat," "The Jumblies," and "Calico Pie," all accompanied by Lear's amusing illustrations. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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 North American Indian Tales
by W. T. Larned
Seven authentic Native American tales, among them "The Little Boy and Girl in the Clouds," "The Child of the Evening Star," and "The Boy Who Snared the Sun." 29 new illustrations.
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by Thornton W. Burgess
When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy disagree on how best to find some food. A timeless fable by a master storyteller.
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 Old Mother West Wind
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved classic recounts the adventures of the animals in the Green Forest — Billy Mink's swimming party, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, many more. 6 full-page illustrations.
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by Thornton W. Burgess
This special set of seven delightful books of warmth and whimsy take young readers to the Green Forest to meet Johnny Chuck, Bobby Raccoon, and other characters to learn gentle lessons about wildlife and the environment.
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 Peter Rabbit and Eleven Other Favorite Tales
by Beatrix Potter
Title story plus "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," "Ginger & Pickles," "The Tale of Two Bad Mice," "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher," more. 59 new line illustrations based on originals by Beatrix Potter.
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| |  The Prince and the Pauper
by Mark Twain
Specially abridged version of beloved classic about the poor beggar boy and the English prince who exchange identities. Twists and turns in an exciting plot that will thrill young readers and listeners.
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 Robin Hood
by Bob Blaisdell
The legendary outlaw and his merry men spring to life again, thrilling readers with feats of daring and valor. Join Robin and other Sherwood Forest denizens in their pursuit of freedom and justice.
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| |  Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel Defoe
Classic adventure story of a man marooned on an uninhabited island for 24 years: his struggle to survive, the dramatic encounter with the native Friday, and their eventual escape. 6 new illustrations. Abridged.
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 Scottish Fairy Tales: Unabridged In Easy-To-Read Type
by Donald A. Mackenzie, John Green
Charming collection of ancient and modern Scottish stories includes "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," and many more. 34 illustrations.
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| |  The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Much-loved tale of a garden's magical effect on an overindulged orphan, her reclusive uncle, and a frail little boy. A classic tale that will captivate young readers and listeners alike. Abridged. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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 The Story of Doctor Dolittle
by Hugh Lofting
Delightful classic about the doctor who could speak to animals — with familiar characters including the two-headed pushmi-pullyu and Polynesia, the parrot.
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| |  The Story of Hercules
by Bob Blaisdell
The legendary strongman recounts his road to immortality with tales of battles with fabulous monsters and other spectacular feats of heroism. Many illustrations, easy-to-read text.
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 The Story of King Arthur
by Tom Crawford
Specially adapted for young readers, these illustrated stories recapture the drama and romance of Camelot. Legends include the discovery of Excalibur, the founding of the Round Table, Launcelot's daring adventures, and more.
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| |  The Story of Peter Pan: Unabridged in Easy-To-Read Type
by James M. Barrie, Daniel O’Connor
Authorized storybook version of perennial childhood favorite, reprinted with over 40 illustrations and musical selections — vocal and piano — from the original stage production. New introductory Note.
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 The Story of Pocahontas
by Brian Doherty
Exciting, poignant story of the Indian princess who saves the life of a captured colonial leader, her years of captivity in Virginia, eventual marriage to an English colonist, and tragic, early death.
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| |  The Story of the Nutcracker
by E. T. A. Hoffmann
Delightful tale of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker, with all the wonderful scenes. Large, easy-to-read type, 30 new illustrations.
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 Tarzan
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Imaginative, exciting tale recounts the remarkable exploits of an orphaned child raised by a family of apes in the African jungle. Large, easy-to-read type, accompanied by 18 striking illustrations. Abridged.
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 Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
Specially abridged version of Twain's classic story of the boyhood adventures of mischievous but well-meaning Tom Sawyer, who barely avoids calamity as he bounds along from one prank to another. 31 black-and-white illustrations. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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| |  Tommy and the Wishing-Stone
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
In this wise woodland fable, a sulky boy experiences life from the point of view of several forest creatures. Includes Harrison Cady's charming drawings from the century-old original edition.
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by H. G. Wells
Four Martian spaceships land in England, forcing masses of people to flee from the alien creatures and their devastating weapons of death and destruction. Excellent adaptation for young readers. Abridged.
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| |  The Wind in the Willows: In Easy-to-Read Type
by Kenneth Grahame
Beloved classic follows the adventures of shy Mole, personable Water Rat, reclusive Badger, and pleasure-seeking Toad of Toad Hall. Newly abridged, with 31 illustrations.
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 Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Arthur Rackham
This magical hardcover edition is drawn from the mammoth collection first published in 1909 and illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Forty full-color plates, plus innumerable black-and-white spot elements, retain the best features of the original.
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