Children's & Young Adult Fiction : Classics

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, is a comic novel by Charles Dickens. Originally published as a serial from 1838 to 1839, it was Dickens'' third novel. The lengthy novel centres around the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies. His Uncle Ralph, who thinks Nicholas will never amount to anything, plays the role of an antagonist. — Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Intuitive navigation. . Text annotation and mark-up. . more...

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. *********************. ''WHAT do you think she''d do if she caught us? We oughtn''t to have it, you know,'' said Maisie. ''Beat me, and lock you up in your bedroom,'' Dick answered, without hesitation. ''Have you got the cartridges?''. "Yes; they''re in my pocket, but they are joggling horribly. Do pin-fire cartridges go off of their own accord?''. ''Don''t know. Take the revolver, if you are afraid, and let me carry them.''. "I''m not afraid.'' Maisie strode forward swiftly, a hand in her pocket and her chin in the air. Dick followed with a small pin-fire revolver. . more...

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In this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, five-time Caldecott Honor winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduced two favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during that most memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, "Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!". Pinkney's charming, masterfully-wrought illustrations--as warm and cozy as LIttle Red's cloak and as captivating ast he clever wold himself--are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale. more...

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A gripping story about a boy who gains the power of flight, but loses touch with what makes him human. Is the cost of being a loblolly boy too high? Find out in this beautifully written novel for lovers of fantasy. more...

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Huge library including the Works of Louisa May Alcott Includes easy-to-use search and navigation. Includes tap-and-go Table of Contents. Includes: A GARLAND FOR GIRLSA MODERN CINDERELLA OR THE LITTLE OLD SHOEAN OLD-FASHIONED GIRLEIGHT COUSINSFLOWER FABLESHOSPITAL SKETCHESJACK AND JILLJO'S BOYSKITTY'S CLASS DAY AND OTHER STORIESLITTLE MEN: LIFE AT PLUMFIELD WITH JO'S BOYSLITTLE WOMENMARJORIE'S THREE GIFTSON PICKET DUTY, AND OTHER TALESPAULINE'S PASSION AND PUNISHMENTROSE IN BLOOMTHE LOUISA ALCOTT READERTHE MYSTERIOUS KEY AND WHAT IT OPENEDUNDER THE LILACSWORK: A STORY OF EXPERIENCE more...

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