Precocious, talkative Anne comes from an orphanage to live on a Canadian farm, where the lively 11-year-old transforms her guardians' placid world with her fanciful chatter and innocent mischief. Anne's goodwill, intelligence, and joie de vivre ultimately endear her to her friends and neighbors as well as readers everywhere.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger roam the English countryside for a memorable series of adventures. Timeless tales of friendship amid the natural world.
The Happy Prince and Other Fairy Tales by Oscar Wilde Nine charming, sensitive stories: "The Happy Prince," "The Selfish Giant," "The Star-Child," "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Birthday of the Infanta," "The Remarkable Rocket," "The Devoted Friend," more.
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter Set amid Indiana's Limberlost Swamp, this classic mixes astute observations on nature with the struggles of growing up in the early 20th century and the discoveries of independence and romance.
What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge Quick-tempered Katy Carr learns gentle lessons in behavior from a beloved cousin after an accident puts all of Katy's dreams on hold. An unforgettable tale of growing up in 19th-century America.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin When two unmarried aunts kindly agree to take in their poor relation, they find that young Rebecca Randall is more than they bargained for. The opinionated youngster is definitely a handful!
