Classic Starts®: Books in Order
Titles List
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Dracula, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Bram Stoker’s chilling vampire tale follows the ancient Count Dracula as he makes his way from… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of The Wind in the Willows, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Follow the delightful escapades of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger as they… Read More
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Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War—simply and beautifully retold for kids, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Frankenstein, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Mary Shelley’s tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Robinson Crusoe, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Young and impulsive, Robinson Crusoe thinks only of adventure and comradery when he runs away… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Set in the foggy streets of Victorian London,… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of A Little Princess, part of the Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Gulliver’s Travels, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift’s unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit… Read More
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Follow White Fang as he overcomes dangerous obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness and love, adapted for young readers. Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving… Read More
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The beloved tale of the brave orphan Oliver Twist, adapted for young readers. Dickens’s timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thieving children. Oliver finds himself in dire… Read More
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Science fiction master H.G. Wells’ thrilling tale of an alien invasion, adapted for young readers. It begins as the sky lights up with bright cylinders from Mars that look like falling stars—and continues as the Martians emerge from their vessels… Read More
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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Don Quixote, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Don Quixote is a knight-errant determined to keep the spirit of chivalry alive in 17th-century… Read More
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Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family’s humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man . . . but will it also transform his life for the better? Dickens’s great… Read More
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The classic tale of the puppet who wants to become real, adapted for young readers. Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more… Read More
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The classic tale of Tom Sawyer and his mischevious adventures, adapted for young readers. Searching for treasure, witnessing a murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing his work, running away with Huckleberry Finn—Tom Sawyers' antics and… Read More
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An illustrated chapter-book retelling of the Monkey King’?s adventures from Journey to the West. Sun Wukong is the “Monkey King”—and he has all the power and magic to prove it! But when his mischief lands him out of favor with… Read More
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Follow the adventures of the winsome bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods, perfect for young readers. There’s nothing else that Winnie-the-Pooh loves more than his friends—well, except for maybe a full honey pot! No matter their age,… Read More
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Take a thrilling whirlwind trip around the world with Phileas Fogg in this edition made just for young readers. When Fogg—a man of habit whose every day is just like the one before—makes a bet that he can circle the… Read More
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A classic science fiction adventure of bravery underwater, perfectly adapted for young readers. Jules Verne's epic tale carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris—on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live… Read More
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The beloved tale of an orphaned boy and his animal companions, adapted for young readers. Kipling’s masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young readers will… Read More
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Nothing’s more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice in this edition adapted for young readers. In Wonderland, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love… Read More
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The beloved classic tale of the Three Musketeers, adapted for young readers. All for one and one for all! That’s the rallying cry of the Musketeers—guards of the French King—and the call to adventure for young readers enjoying their first… Read More
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H. G. Wells’ thought-provoking science fiction novel, adapted for young readers.The Time Machine is one of the greatest works of science fiction ever created—and as powerful today as when it was written. After inventing a machine that moves through time,… Read More
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The beloved story of the boy who refused to grow up, adapted for young readers. “All children grow up. All except one.” That special child is Peter Pan, and since making his debut on the stage in 1904, this eternal… Read More
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Search for fortune on the high seas with this abridged retelling of a classic pirate tale. After Jim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in search of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded… Read More
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The beloved classic tale of the spunky, redheaded orphan who can't seem to stay out of trouble—specially adapted for young readers. Lucy Maud Montgomerys classic tale, with its engaging heroine and evocative description of the Prince Edward Island landscape, never… Read More
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Black Beauty is the classic horse story—a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new… Read More
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The charming story of an orphan who enchants her cold-hearted grandfather. When Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone’s… Read More
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The beloved classic story of the March sisters, adapted for eager young readers. Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Little Women follows the adventures of the four March… Read More
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The discovery of a neglected garden transforms the life of a sullen and unloved little girl and everyone around her in this adaptation of the beloved classic for young readers. When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India… Read More
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The classic adventure story of one dog's bravery, adapted for young readers. During the Gold Rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt,… Read More
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The beloved medieval tale of King Arthur, adapted for young readers—Camelot awaits! From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never… Read More
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Tales of the beloved detective Sherlock Holmes, adapted for young readers. No child is too young to appreciate the amazing deductive powers of the world's smartest detective. These easy-to-read Sherlock Holmes stories provide the perfect introduction to the super sleuth… Read More
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A shipwrecked family on a deserted island fight for survival in this classic tale adapted for young readers. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment… Read More
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The classic tale of the thief with a heart of gold, adapted for young readers. He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, and had escapades enough to please any adventure-loving child. Now even the youngest readers can… Read More
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This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homers thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly… Read More
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Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this beautiful abridged collection, adapted for young readers. This illustrated chapter book contains “Romulus and Remus” (which tells how Rome came to be) to “Cupid and Psyche,” “Oedipus and the Sphinx,”… Read More
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Once upon a time… there were two brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who gave the world some of the best-loved fairy tales ever written. From “Cinderella” and “Rumpelstiltskin” to “Snow White” and “The Brave Little Tailor,” this charming anthology offers… Read More
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“Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow the shadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to the center of the Earth. I did it.” That mysterious message, found in a long-lost letter, propels… Read More
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From Icaruss legendary flight to Orpheuss trip to the underworld, this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles mighty tasks, Pandoras box, King Midass golden touch, and more! Read More
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Here come the animals! From Rudyard Kipling’s most popular Just-So Stories to Jack London’s “Brown Wolf,” this collection features some of the best-loved animal tales of all time. They include Kipling’s “How the Elephant Got His Trunk”; Hans Christian Andersen’s… Read More
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This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they’ll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including “Swan Lake,” “Coppélia,” “The Firebird,” and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker.” It’s the perfect way to… Read More
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Now every child can celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ever-popular story! First introduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery’s feisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking on a new… Read More
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One very special boy weaves some magic in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s sentimental favorite. When young Cedric Errol learns that he is actually a British lord and heir to an estate, his life is transformed. He leaves Boston for Dorincourt Castle… Read More
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Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo’s powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (including an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her, and the pitiful hunchback Quasimodo who tries to… Read More
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Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another exciting swashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the most perilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twin brother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip has… Read More
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A searing tale of fear and courage, set during the Civil War, but more powerful today than ever. A young man enlists in the Union Army, but nervously wonders how he will react to the blood, violence, and death of… Read More
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Eleven-year-old Rebecca Randall is quite a handful—and now she’s leaving her beloved Sunnybrook Farm to live with her well-to-do elderly aunts and get an education. But they were expecting Rebecca’s quiet, hard-working older sister instead. Can the bright-eyed and talkative… Read More
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“Once you start looking for the happy things, you don’t think about the bad ones as much.” That’s the joyful way Pollyanna sees the world: no matter what happens, she plays her “Just Be Glad” game and finds the sunny… Read More
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The classic, epic tale of the search for a Great White Whale, adapted for young readers. Call me Ishmael. These three famous words begin one of America’s most epic novels, a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew, and… Read More
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Follow the escapades of Mole and his friends Water Rat, shy Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall in this young readers' edition of The Wind in the Willows. Join the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the river,… Read More
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One boy, penniless and in rags, forced to beg in the street. The other, a king’s son, coddled and given all he could want. What happens when the two boys change clothes and places, and each one learns how the… Read More
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The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris have never been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happen there? Why did everyone flee from it in fear? This gripping story about the “opera ghost” and the beautiful… Read More
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“To help mother”: that was the goal of each and every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as “Mamsie” struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages to fill the house with joy. The adventures… Read More
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This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it is through his eyes… Read More
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A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their… Read More
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The beloved classic about a vet who can talk to animals, adapted for young readers. Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet—because he can communicate with his patients! So when he hears that there’s a terrible sickness hurting all the… Read More
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor: these are just some of the strange and amazing stories that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King Shahryar ... and to save her own life—now in a special… Read More
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“We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave,… Read More