Synopsis: A Warning from the Publisher: Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title A Series of Unfortunate Events. Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the following: 1. Who is Lemony? 2. Is there a…

Synopsis: The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world. Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals -- the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, "oily" Prock. It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with "peace, love and a sense…

Synopsis: Charles Dickens is probably the greatest novelist England ever produced. His innate comic genius and shrewd depictions of Victorian life -- along with his memorable characters -- have made him beloved by readers the world over. In Dickens' books live some of the most repugnant villains in literature, as well as some of the most likeable (and unlikely) heroes.

Synopsis: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is considered by many to be the greatest of all American novels. This sequel to Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," is a first person narrative told by its title character. The novel picks up where "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" leaves off. Huck Finn who is now wealthy with the discovery of treasure at the end of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" finds himself in great danger from his abusive drunkard father…

Synopsis: In 1943, there was an urgent need for Animal Farm. The Soviet Union had become Britain's ally in the war against Nazi Germany, and criticism of Stalin's brutal regime was either censored or discouraged. In any case, many intellectuals on the left still celebrated the Soviet Union, claiming that the terrors of its show trials, summary executions and secret police were either exaggerated or necessary. But, to Orwell, Stalin was always a "…

Synopsis: Artemis Fowl The Ultimate Collection 8 Books Set Titles in the Set Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident, The Eternity Code, The Opal Deception, The Lost Colony, The Time Paradox , The Atlantis Complex, The Last Guardian

Synopsis: Jenni L. Walsh delivers a gripping story about a real-life youth resistance group in World War II Germany, and about the power of thinking for yourself in the fight against hatred.Brigitte tries not to ask questions. They don't seem very welcome at her League of German Girls meetings, where she and her friends learn about their duties to Hitler's war effort.But she can't help asking questions when a mysterious pamphlet appears in her mailbox: a…

Synopsis: The reader, as a detective for the Acme Detective Agency, pursues Carmen Sandiego and her gang through time to find four stolen treasures.

Synopsis: Experience the enchanting world of The Wind in the Willows that whisks readers away to a captivating realm where anthropomorphic animals embark on thrilling adventures. Join Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger on their unforgettable journey filled with friendship, bravery, and the wonders of nature. Friendship flows as gently as the river. An adventure-filled classic Perfect for readers of all ages Features whimsical and perilous landscape of the…

Synopsis: "The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The lover, often identified as a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further…

Synopsis: Novel for children set in New Zealand. "You have come to New Zealand with a team of archeologists to search for the Lost Tribe of Fiordland - a Māori tribe no one has seen for 200 years. You are deep in the wilderness when suddenly you're caught in a hunting snare. A Māori hunter is towering over you. He sets you free, then commands you to follow him. Will he lead you to the lost tribe? ... What happens next in the story? It all depends on the…

Synopsis: They open a door and enter a world.

Synopsis: This Newbery Honor classic is now available in a digest size. Sixteen-year-old Ramon has just harvested the biggest pearl he has ever seen from an underwater cave where a monster devilfish lurks. But neither Ramon nor his father can foresee the trouble such a gem can bring. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!Meet the orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!They said his uncle Ian died in a car accident. But Alex Rider knows that’s a lie, and the bullet holes in the windshield prove it. Yet he never suspected the truth: his uncle was really a spy for Britain’s top secret intelligence agency. And now Alex has been recruited to…

Synopsis: Ishi was the last member of the Yahi, the last surviving group of the Yana people of the U.S. state of California. Ishi is believed to have been the last Native American in Northern California to have lived most of his life completely outside the European American culture. At about 49 years old, in 1911 he emerged from the wild near Oroville, California, leaving his ancestral homeland, present-day Tehama County, near the foothills of Lassen Peak…

Synopsis: Two mysterious eyes peek out from deep within this gift-shaped book. What could it possibly be? A little boy with an overactive imagination comes up with any number of implausible options, but the last spread reveals just what's been hiding in there all along.

Synopsis: John Milton's classic epic poems in one pocket-sized volumeThese controversial biblical poems explore the story of Adam and Eve, Satan, and the fall of man. Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained demonstrate Milton's genius for fusing sense and sound, classicism and innovation, narrative and drama in profound explorations of the moral problems of God's justice – and what it truly means to be human.

Synopsis: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is part of theBarnes…

Synopsis: From the Publisher: As a colt, Black Beauty lives happily with his mother on a farm. Then he is sold to a country gentleman whose family uses him as a riding and carriage horse. He is then passed on to other owners, some of whom are kind while others are negligent and cruel. At times he is whipped, forced to haul heavy loads, or otherwise abused. Throughout, Black Beauty desires considerate treatment, close companionship, and a permanent home.…