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"A retelling of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, where the Monkey King embarks on a grand quest to deliver Buddhist scriptures"--

Search for fortune on the high seas with this abridged retelling of Treasure Island, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! 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 a pirate ship, and that surprises and danger await him . . . including a meeting with the unforgettable Long John Silver! This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the swashbuckling adventure that has captivated readers for centuries!

Soar to neverland in this abridged retelling of Peter Pan, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! "All children grow up. All except one." When Wendy and her brothers discover a boy named Peter Pan looking for his shadow, they can't decide what makes him more magical: the fact that he can fly, or that he never grows up! This abridged retelling is the perfect introduction for young readers to follow Peter Pan to Neverland, meet Tinker Bell, and spar with the menacing Captain Hook.

When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious, neglected garden. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its secrets . . . and make it blossom once again.

Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the adventures of the four March sisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Jo--as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.

A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.

Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Black Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

Rich in suspense and surprises, this story of a shipwreck, a deserted island, and a single family who wonder if they can survive entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Illustrations.