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Publisher: SterlingPublished: October 2006

336 pagesISBN: 1-4027-2599-XISBN13: 9781402725999$9.95 US$10.95 CanadianHardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout6 1/8 X 8Carton Quantity: 24Territory: World

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

Originally published in 1870, Verne’s amazing undersea adventureis one of the earliest science fiction novels ever written. Since thattime, generations of readers have plunged below the ocean’swaves with Captain Nemo and his first-ever submarine, TheNautilus. It’s a voyage of exploration and the imagination.



The Adventures and the Memoirsof Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen,who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & JudyInc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theaterand performing arts. Their projects often involve research into thevisual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is atheater set and costume designer and contributed advice on theperiod clothing for the illustrations.

Scott created these drawings in scratchboard an engravingmedium which evokes the look of popular art from the period ofthese stories. Scratchboard is an illustration board with aspecifically prepared surface of hard white chalk. A thin layer ofblack ink is rolled over the surface, and lines are drawn by handwith a sharp knife by scraping through the ink layer to expose thewhite surface underneath. The finished drawings are then scannedand the color is added digitally.

It’s elementary—there’s no more intriguing detective than SherlockHolmes, with his unequalled powers of deduction, and no bettermysteries than the tricky ones that only he can solve. Here aresome of the finest Holmes stories, recounted by his trusty friendand assistant, Dr. Watson.

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The Adventures and the Memoirsof Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle



It’s elementary—there’s no more intriguing detective than SherlockHolmes, with his unequalled powers of deduction, and no bettermysteries than the tricky ones that only he can solve. Here aresome of the finest Holmes stories, recounted by his trusty friendand assistant, Dr. Watson.

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320 pagesISBN: 1-4027-2600-7ISBN13: 9781402726002$9.95 US$10.95 CanadianHardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout6 1/8 X 8Carton Quantity: 24Territory: World

The Adventures of HuckleberryFinn

Mark Twain

Mark Twain’s brilliant 19th-century novel has long been recognizedas one of the finest examples of American literature. It brings backthe irrepressible and free-spirited Huck, first introduced in TheAdventures of Tom Sawyer, and puts him center stage. Rich inauthentic dialect, folksy humor, and sharp social commentary,Twain’s classic tale follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on anexciting journey down the Mississippi.



The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain

Who could forget the pranks, the adventures, the sheer fun of TomSawyer? It’s something every child should experience and everychild will love. From Tom’s sly trickery with the whitewashedfence—when he cleverly manipulates everyone so they happily dohis work for him—to his and Becky Thatcher’s calamities in BatCave, the enjoyment just never ends. The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen,who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & JudyInc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theaterand performing arts. Their projects often involve research into thevisual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is atheater set and costume designer and contributed advice on theperiod clothing for the illustrations.


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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain

Who could forget the pranks, the adventures, the sheer fun of TomSawyer? It’s something every child should experience and everychild will love. From Tom’s sly trickery with the whitewashedfence—when he cleverly manipulates everyone so they happily dohis work for him—to his and Becky Thatcher’s calamities in BatCave, the enjoyment just never ends. The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen,who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & JudyInc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theaterand performing arts. Their projects often involve research into thevisual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is atheater set and costume designer and contributed advice on theperiod clothing for the illustrations.


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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

One of the most magical concoctions in children's literature, LewisCarroll's tale follows Alice into the upside-down, inside-out world ofWonderland where she attends the tea party of the Mad Hatter andplays croquet in the court of the Queen of Hearts


256 pagesISBN: 1-4027-5428-0ISBN13: 9781402754289$9.95 US$10.95 CanadianHardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout6 1/8 X 8Carton Quantity: 28Territory: World ex*

Anne of Avonlea

Lucy Maud Montgomery

A century ago, with the publication of the classic book Anne ofGreen Gables, one of the most appealing heroines in children’sliterature was born. Of course, fans wanted a sequel, and here it is. When twelve-year-old Anne Shirley came to Avonlea, she quicklywon everyone’s heart. Now, she’s five years older, almost awoman, and about to embark on a new adventure: becoming theteacher in her old Avonlea school. It’s an exciting year as Annestruggles to win over all her students, welcomes two new membersto her family, and feels the first stirrings of love.

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312 pagesISBN: 1-4027-1451-3ISBN13: 9781402714511$9.95 US$11.95 CanadianHardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout6 1/8 X 8Carton Quantity: 24Territory: US/CAN/AUST/ASIA

Anne of Green Gables

Lucy Maud Montgomery



One thing’s for certain, no house that Anne’s in will ever be dull.”That’s what Marilla Cuthbert says about Anne, the livelyred-headed orphan she and her brother Matthew adopt. Fordecades, girls have agreed, eagerly reading every book in LucyMaud Montgomery’s series that chronicles Anne’s coming of age.

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Around the World in Eighty Days

Jules Verne

Jules Verne—and his one-of-a-kind hero, Phileas Fogg—takechildren on an action-packed, whirlwind race around the world. Foras long as anyone can remember, Fogg’s daily ritual has nevervaried by even a minute. Then, on a whim and a bet, he sets out toprove that he can span the globe and return to his club in London inonly 80 days. Suddenly, his life is turned upside down, and everyday offers an exciting new adventure. Kids will love it!



Black Beauty

Anna Sewell



Every child loves a story about a horse, and Black Beauty remainsone of the finest, most touching ever written. Set in VictorianLondon, the novel follows the shifting fortunes of a horse as hemoves from owner to owner. Narrated by the noble Black Beautyhimself, the tale offers an animal’s perspective of the world, andhighlights the thoughtless, even cruel treatment animals enduredduring that period.

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Black Beauty

Anna Sewell



Every child loves a story about a horse, and Black Beauty remainsone of the finest, most touching ever written. Set in VictorianLondon, the novel follows the shifting fortunes of a horse as hemoves from owner to owner. Narrated by the noble Black Beautyhimself, the tale offers an animal’s perspective of the world, andhighlights the thoughtless, even cruel treatment animals enduredduring that period.

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The Call of the Wild and WhiteFang

Jack London



Two of Jack London’s best-loved masterpieces, in their entirety.Call of the Wild tells a compelling tale of adventure during theYukon Gold Rush, and fully captures the unquenchable spirit ofBuck, a kidnapped dog trying to survive in the harshest ofenvironments. Also set in Alaska, the powerful White Fang followsthe often savage life of the magnificent title character, a mix of wolfand dog.

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

Beloved in Christmases past, and sure to remain a favorite intoChristmases of the future, Dickens’ popular holiday tale is theperfect Christmas present. The uplifting tale follows the mysteriousand magical events that transform the miserly, miserable EbenezerScrooge into “as good a friend, as good a master, and as good aman” as ever lived.

Publisher: SterlingPublished: November 2007


Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking classic—begun as a ghost story forfriends—is a potent blend of science fiction and horror that hasinspired countless movie and other adaptations. Nothing, however,equals the depth and beauty of Shelley’s original, which emains asrelevant as ever. In his arrogance, Dr. Victor Frankenstein dreamsof discovering the very secret of life…and he succeeds, bringing anew creature into existence. But should man ever play God—and ifhe does, what does he owe his creation?

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Publisher: SterlingPublished: August 2009


Grimm's Fairy Tales

Jakob & Wilhelm Grimm

Based on the brothers’ first volume of folk tales, Children’s andHousehold Stories, this collection features many of the Grimms’most popular retellings, as well as some lesser-known ones. Thetales include “The Frog Prince,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Rapunzel,”“The Fisherman and his Wife,” “Tom Thumb,” and many others.



Gulliver's Travels

Jonathan Swift

At once satiric and magical, rich in philosophy and astonishingadventure, Gulliver’s Travels transports children into worldsunknown. The entire voyage is seen through the eyes of LemuelGulliver, a ship’s surgeon whose amazing account begins with ashipwreck on the high seas and continues as he encounters a raceof miniature people known as Lilliputians; giant Brobdingnagians;the foolish Laputians; the very humanoid Yahoos; and finally, thegentle and wise horse-like Houhynhyms—beings far superior toMan. Will Gulliver ever make it home again?

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Heidi

Johanna Spyri

What happens when a little orphan girl is forced to live with her coldand frightening grandfather? The heartwarming answer hasengaged children for more than a century, both on the page and onthe screen. Johanna Spyri’s beloved story offers youngsters anendearing and intelligent heroine, a cast of unique and memorablecharacters, and a fascinatingportrait of a small Alpine village.



Journey to the Center of the Earth

Jules Verne

What a stunning discovery: an old, coded note that actuallycontains directions for reaching the Earth’s very core! And once hefinds it, renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock can’t resistsetting out with his 16-year-old nephew to go where only one manhas gone before. Jules Verne takes young readers on one of themost incredible journeys ever imagined, from Iceland’s frozentundra far down into fantastic underground prehistoric worlds andback up again through the fires of an erupting volcano.

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The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

Children will delight in this unabridged version of Rudyard Kipling’sclassics, Jungle Books One and Two! Not only does this attractivevolume feature the beloved tales of Mowgli, the “man cub” raisedby wolves, and Rikki Tikki Tavi, but also the lesser-known butwonderful stories of Toomai, the boy who gets to see elephantsdance; Quiquern, who saves his Eskimo people from starvation;and Kotick, the white seal.



A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett



As the popularity of the recent Lemony Snicket books proves,children never get tired of reading about orphans and theirmisfortunes. So Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1905 story about apampered little rich girl who suddenly finds herself poor andfatherless should continue to entice generations of fans.

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Little Women

Louisa May Alcott



The beautiful Meg, artistic tomboy Jo, doomed Beth, and selfishAmy: since the publication of Little Women in 1869, these foursisters have become America’s most beloved literary siblings.Louisa May Alcott’s rich and realistic portrait has inspired threemovies and stirred the emotions of countless young girls. Set inNew England during the Civil War, the novel follows the adventuresof the March sisters as they struggle to pursue their dreams.

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The Merry Adventures of RobinHood

Howard Pyle



He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doingbecame an undying symbol of virtue. But most important, RobinHood and his band of Merry Men offer young readers more thanenough adventure and thrills to keep them turning the pages. Whocould resist the arrows flying, danger lurking, and medievalintrigue?

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Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

Thanks to its colorful cast of characters and gritty portrayal of streetlife in Victorian London, Dickens’ Oliver Twist has capturedreaders’ hearts for more than 150 years. Today’s children will loveit too. Oliver, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhousewhere he was born only to fall into the clutches of a band ofpickpockets led by the odious Fagin. Yet no amount of cruelty candestroy his purity…and through his goodness, he finds salvation.


160 pagesISBN: 1-4027-5426-4ISBN13: 9781402754265$9.95 US$10.95 CanadianHardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout6 1/8 X 8Carton Quantity: 32Territory: World except UK

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie

All children except one grow up. In 1904, Peter Pan first flew acrossa London stage and into the bedroom of Wendy, John, and MichaelDarling. Ever since, this perpetual youth has continued to delightchildren of all ages. Young readers will happily soar with him andhis friends to enchanted Neverland, where they’ll meet Tinkerbell,the Lost Boys, and the “dark and sinister” Captain Hook. It’s a taleas ageless as its beloved hero.

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The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett



Born in India, the unattractive and willful Mary Lennox hasremained in the care of servants for as long as she can remember.But the girl’s life changes when her mother and father die and shetravels to Yorkshire to live with her uncle. Dark, drearyMisselthwaite Manor seems full of mysteries, including a veryspecial garden, locked tight for 10 years. With the help of Dickon, alocal boy, Mary intends to uncover its secrets.

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The Story of King Arthur and HisKnights

Howard Pyle

The legendary adventures of King Arthur, his Knights of the TableRound, and the court of Camelot come to life in a lively andaccessible retelling by Howard Pyle.



The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss

Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will theysurvive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons—father,mother, and four sons—find themselves stranded in an uninhabited,idyllic land. Young readers will enjoy watching them handle everycrisis with cleverness and skill.

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Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson



Sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, andmurderous mutiny: what could be better to win over even the mostreluctant boy reader? Robert Louis Stevenson serves up thrills,chills, and plenty of action in this timeless, and much-admiredadventure novel.

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The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame

Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to KennethGrahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has become one ofthe best-loved children's books ever. Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badgerwill find yet another new audience with this good-looking edition.



The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

They're off to read the Wizard--the original, imaginative Americantale written by Frank L. Baum just over a century ago. All thebeloved characters are here, along with the splendid Emerald Cityand the heartwarming motto: "There's no place like home."

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