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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
12 days •
ⓘ 1865 • A favorite among adults as well as children, follow Alice down the rabbit hole into a fantasy world of upside down logic and classic characters.
Anne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery
42 days •
ⓘ 1908 • Elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert have decided to adopt a boy to help run their farm. Much to their surprise, Anne Shirley shows up instead.
Peter Pan
J.M. Barrie
21 days •
ⓘ 1911 • The classic tale of the mischievous flying boy who wouldn't grow up. Journey to Neverland with Wendy, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, Captain Hook, and of course Peter Pan.
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
23 days •
ⓘ 1908 • Ride along with Mole, Rat, Badger, and of course, Toad, in this classic English adventure.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
22 days •
ⓘ 1900 • Dorothy finds herself in the magic Land of Oz, but only wants to go home to Kansas. The secret to leaving Oz lies with the powerful Wizard in the Emerald City.
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
84 days •
ⓘ 1868 • The unforgettable tale of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - as they grow from childhood to womanhood and find their place in the world.
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
24 days •
ⓘ 1894 • This collection of stories includes classics like the adventures of Mowgli, Baloo the bear, Shere Khan the deadly tiger, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Toomai and more.
Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
15 days •
ⓘ 1871 • Alice continues her fantastical adventures as she journeys through mirror imagery, backwards time, and encounters a host of memorable characters.
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
32 days •
ⓘ 1905 • Seven-year-old Sara is plunged into poverty after her adoring father dies, leaving her stuck in the cruel clutches of her headmistress. Will Sara turn her luck around?
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
37 days •
ⓘ 1911 • There are many mysteries in the cavernous mansion belonging to orphan Mary's uncle, including the gardens surrounding it. One day, she discovers a way in to one of the ground's most hidden places...
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
28 days •
ⓘ 1877 • The beloved story of Black Beauty, from his youth on an English farm through the hardships of pulling cabs on the streets of London.
Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen
22 days •
ⓘ 1837 • Classic fairy tale favorites including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea (The Real Princess), The Shoes of Fortune, The Snow Queen and more.
Anne of Avonlea
Lucy Maud Montgomery
38 days •
ⓘ 1909 • The second chapter of Anne Shirley's life, following her years teaching at Avonlea school. Includes everyone's favorite foul-mouthed parrot!
The Book of Dragons
Edith Nesbit
17 days •
ⓘ 1901 • Exciting and often absurd tales of dragons, filled with adventure for children and adults alike.
The King of the Golden River
John Ruskin
5 days •
ⓘ 1842 • Desperate after turning their valley into a dead land of sand, three brothers hear of a way to unlock a river of gold and restore the richness of their land.
The Princess and the Goblin
George MacDonald
27 days •
ⓘ 1872 • Eight-year-old Princess Irene and young miner Curide try to escape scheming goblins in this classic children's fantasy novel.
Grimms' Fairy Tales
The Brothers Grimm
41 days •
ⓘ 1812 • Classic stories and folklore - from Rapunzel to Hansel and Gretel - collected and retold by the Brothers Grimm.
The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen
4 days •
ⓘ 1837 • A young mermaid princess longs to visit the surface world of humans. The Sea Witch trades her a magical potion in exchange for the mermaid's tongue.
Anne of the Island
Lucy Maud Montgomery
32 days •
ⓘ 1915 • The third installment in the Anne of Green Gables series. Anne bids farewell to her childhood home as she heads to Redmond College and the bustling city of Kingsport.
The Prince and the Pauper
Mark Twain
26 days •
ⓘ 1881 • The classic tale of a prince and a beggar who, upon finding they are identical, switch places in a joke that winds up changing their lives.
Swiss Family Robinson
Johann David Wyss
52 days •
ⓘ 1812 • After surviving a shipwreck, the Robinsons find themselves stranded in a beautiful - but empty - island. They struggle to make a new life for themselves in this new world.
Andy Gordon
Horatio Alger
19 days •
ⓘ 1900 • Andrew Gordon works as a janitor at the school he attends. He strives to stay honest and good-hearted despite the tricks and schemes of those around him.
Anne's House of Dreams
Lucy Maud Montgomery
33 days •
ⓘ 1917 • Anne is about to start a new life with Gilbert Blythe - finally a doctor - as they face their wedding day and their own dream home on the shores of Four Winds Harbor.
The Coral Island
R.M. Ballantyne
40 days •
ⓘ 1858 • Shipwrecked on a coral reef, three young boys find survival no struggle at all. Until, that is, cannibals and a pirate ship arrive. The inspiration for William Goulding's Lord of the Flies.
Heidi
Johanna Spyri
22 days •
ⓘ 1881 • In this classic coming-of-age tale, orphaned Heidi must leave her idyllic life in the Swiss mountains with her grandfather and friend Peter for the city.
Rainbow Valley
Lucy Maud Montgomery
30 days •
ⓘ 1919 • Anne Shirley, grown and married, now is mother to six wild children. They find adventures and special places of their own as a mysterious family moves in nearby.
Moonfleet
J. Meade Falkner
32 days •
ⓘ 1898 • An adventure of mystery, smuggling, and a hidden treasure amidst the downs of Dorset. A captivating adventure for children and adults alike.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
12 days •
ⓘ 1902 • The rich and imaginative story of the origin of Santa Claus, complete with explanations of many holiday traditions from coming down the chimney to Santa's reindeer.
Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers
Various
19 days •
ⓘ 1892 • A collection of more than a dozen Christmas and holiday stories by French and Spanish authors, compiled by Antoinette Ogden
Little Men
Louisa May Alcott
33 days •
ⓘ 1871 • The treasured sequel to Little Women. Follow the adventures and scrapes of Jo March (now Bhaer), her experimental school, and her beloved boys.
The Rose and the Ring
William Makepeace Thackeray
10 days •
ⓘ 1854 • A satirical fantasy following four royals and the magical artifacts that throw their lives into chaos
The Railway Children
Edith Nesbit
20 days •
ⓘ 1905 • After the mysterious disappearance of their father, three children and their mother move next to a train station where new friends lead to adventure.
Five Children and It
Edith Nesbit
16 days •
ⓘ 1902 • A group of children, newly arrived in the countryside from London, uncover a magical being in a gravel pit. Mischief and mayhem are not far behind.
Aesop's Fables
Aesop
16 days •
ⓘ 600 BC • The classic treasured collection of tales and fables, most with a moral or lesson, including The Fox and the Grapes, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Louisa May Alcott
35 days •
ⓘ 1869 • Can country girl Polly's "simple" ways survive a clash with the wealthy, sophisticated, urban Shaw family?
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Carlo Collodi
14 days •
ⓘ 1881 • The beloved story of the puppet come-to-life and his adventures on the road to becoming a real boy.
Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter
19 days •
ⓘ 1992 • Nineteen favorite stories from Beatrix Potter, including Peter Rabbit and more. (Unfortunately text only.)
The Happy Prince & Other Tales
Oscar Wilde
5 days •
ⓘ 1888 • A collection of children's stories including The Happy Prince, The Remarkable Rocket and more.
Jo's Boys
Louisa May Alcott
33 days •
ⓘ 1886 • Ten years after the events of "Little Men" Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, Rob, and Teddy are back - dealing with college, love, and scrapes.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
10 days •
ⓘ 1920 • John Dolittle, MD may be a respected physician, but his menagerie of animals drives potential patients away. His fortunes change when he uncovers a new skill.
The Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler Warner
10 days •
ⓘ 1924 • Four orphaned children make a new home and life for themselves in an abandoned rail car in the forest.
The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum
13 days •
ⓘ 1904 • Our hero Tip adventures through Oz, meeting old friends and new favorites to overcome evil.
Ozma of Oz
L. Frank Baum
14 days •
ⓘ 1907 • After being lost overboard on an ocean journey, Dorothy finds herself in the mysterious Land of Ev but her friends from Oz aren't far away.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
L. Frank Baum
17 days •
ⓘ 1908 • Dorothy finds herself in another adventure, this time in the Land of the Mangaboos filled with vegetable people. A familiar face soon lands in his infamous hot air balloon.
Emily of New Moon
Lucy Maud Montgomery
38 days •
ⓘ 1923 • After her father dies from tuberculosis, Emily is sent to New Moon Farm with her snobbish relatives.
The Little White Bird
J.M. Barrie
23 days •
ⓘ 1902 • A series of short fantasy episodes, including the introduction of Peter Pan.
Pollyanna
Eleanor H. Porter
20 days •
ⓘ 1913 • Though orphaned, 11-year-old Pollyanna still has her father's "Glad Game" positive life philosophy. This optimistic outlook is tested in her new Vermont home with the cold Aunt Polly.
Daddy-Long-Legs
Jean Webster
14 days •
ⓘ 1912 • An unknown millionaire pays for orphan Jerusha’s education with simple, yet mysterious, requirements placed upon her. Who is her shadowy benefactor?
The Tower Treasure
Franklin W. Dixon
14 days •
ⓘ 1927 • The Hardy Boys are pulled into an escalating mystery of theft, fake identities, and false acquisations with a friend's livelihood on the line.
Tom Brown's School Days
Thomas Hughes
33 days •
ⓘ 1857 • The classic English story of Tom Brown's trials, successes, and lasting friendships within a Victorian boy's boarding school.
The Secret of the Old Mill
Franklin W. Dixon
14 days •
ⓘ 1927 • The new owners of an abandoned mill spark the suspicons of the Hardy boys who soon find themselves trapped.
The House on the Cliff
Franklin W. Dixon
13 days •
ⓘ 1927 • The local haunted house sure seems legit to the Hardy boys, but a near fatal accidental soon gives them second thoughts.
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