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An adaption of Jane Austen's novel in which two sisters of opposing temperaments share the pangs of tragic love.

With the help of a mysterious fairy queen who provides monstrous but gentle creatures to aid him, a miner's son takes on the dangerous task of helping the king and princess confound their enemies and save the kingdom.

Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother are longing for excitement when they discover that the carpet Mother bought in a junk shop is the answer to their prayers.

Cyril, Robert, Anthea, and Jane rescue a magic sand-fairy from a pet-shop cage.

The Bastable children's well-meant attempts at earning money provide more fun than finance.

Pollyanna Whittier grows up, travels to Europe, and helps her Aunt Polly after Dr.

In 1751, David Balfour, a Scottish boy, is cheated out of his inheritance by his uncle, who has him kidnapped, sold as a slave, and thrown onto a ship--but with the help of a fugitive, David fights his captors, makes a daring escape amidst a shipwreck, and hopes to survive a treacherous journey home.

A collection of five stories by American author Washington Irving, including the title work about a man who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Mountains and wakes to a much-changed world.

Young Rudolf Rassendyll, an English ne'er-do-well, is the living image of a distant relative, Rudolf, the new king of Ruritania, but, having never seen his near-twin, Rassendyll heads for the coronation--only to encounter a fantastic plot to deprive Rudolf of his throne.

Presents eleven favorite fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, retold and illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger.

Collects retellings of classic Norse fables and myths, including the creation of the world, the arrival of Thor's hammer, and the coming of Ragnarok.

Nine stories featuring dragons by the famous author.

Twelve-year-old Katy overcomes a tragic accident when she falls from a swing and learns to be loving and patient.

This stirring tale of action in the American Civil War captures the immediacies and experiences of actual battle and army life.