Set against a backdrop of frozen canals in a winter wonderland, the year's most exciting event in a little Dutch village is about to take place. But will Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel, with their hand-carved wooden skates, be able to compete against their well-trained young friends who own fine steel blades?
Little Men by Louisa May Alcott Jo March and her husband open their doors and hearts to a host of endearing little mischief-makers in a spirited classic that takes readers back to 19th-century America.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri Heartwarming tale of a cheerful orphan who transforms the lives of those closest to her when she is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather high in the Swiss Alps.
Tom Sawyer, Detective by Mark Twain This less-well-known tale of Tom's exploits is narrated by Huck Finn, who recounts their trip by river steamer to visit Aunt Sally in "Arkansaw," where they encounter a dangerous pair of thugs.
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Enchanting fantasy about the boy who won't grow up whisks readers off to Never-Never Land where they meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and Peter's long-time enemy, Captain Hook.
