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Twelve-year-old Tom Sawyer is an orphan living with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother, Sid, in St. Petersburg, Missouri. The quiet people of St. Petersburg with their strict rules and values know him too well. . . Because Tom is not like other boys. Ever the mischief maker, Tom Sawyer wrecks havoc on the banks of the legendary Mississippi River. He would rather play hooky than go to school and often sneaks out his bedroom window at night to embark...

"The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a thrilling adventure through time and space; a mind-boggling invention to tickle the imagination. The Time Traveller unfolds an incredible world of possibilities through his scientific creation. His journey, however, reveals a world hurtling into a darkness that portents an end to all that we hold dear. Is this a cautionary tale for mankind? Or an answer to the future?"-- Provided by publisher.

In the frozen Yukon wilderness, where untamed nature reigns and survival is a constant battle, a fierce yet playful wolf-dog is born. Known for his sharp white teeth, White Fang is an adventurous pup who always wanted to see the world. From the minute he steps out of his mother's cave, White Fang faces the bone-numbing North climate and nature's harsh ways. As a young wolf, White Fang learns the laws of survival and becomes a fearsome predator, admired...

"Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a stunning gift book edition with dazzling new art. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the...

J. M. Barrie's classic children's story is reimagined in this delightful full-color deluxe edition filled with all-new illustrations and ten removable features specially designed by MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter films. For more than a century, the adventures of Peter Pan-the boy who can fly and never grows up-and Wendy Darling have captured the hearts of generations of readers. In this enchanting...

Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.