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Passing
By Nella Larsen. 2004
Married to a successful physician and prominently ensconced in Harlem's vibrant society of the 1920s, Irene Redfield leads a charmed…
existence-until she is shaken out of it by a chance encounter with a childhood friend who has been "passing for white." An important figure in the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen was the first African-American woman to be awarded a Guggenheim fellowship. Her fictional portraits of women seeking their identities through a fog of racial confusion were informed by her own Danish-West Indian parentage, and Passing offers fascinating psychological insights into issues of race and gender.Jo's Boys: In Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Louisa May Alcott. 1999
Jo plays hostess to 12 former students who, along with the young ladies of the March clan, return to Plumfield…
for a visit. Charming, heartwarming sequel to Little Women and Little Men continues the engaging tale of the March family. Abridged edition with seven new illustrations by Natalie Carabetta.Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy Pogány (Dover Children's Classics)
By Lewis Carroll, Willy Pogány. 2009
Generations of children have fallen down the rabbit hole with the little girl in the pinafore, to return again and…
again to Wonderland. Translated into more than one hundred languages, this captivating fantasy has enchanted readers of all ages around the world. This new edition of Alice's adventures offers a fresh look at the time-honored tale, featuring an abundance of exuberant illustrations in the elegant style of Art Nouveau.Willy Pogány, a prolific Hungarian-born artist best known for his illustrations of classic myths and legends, created these striking drawings in 1929. Pogány's intricate black-and-white images retain the story's playful spirit while injecting a zesty modern air to depictions of the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and other fantastical characters. This restoration of Pogány's long out-of-print illustrations offers a fine introduction to a classic tale, as well as splendid addition to the collections of those already acquainted with Alice's adventures.East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon: And Other Norse Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Classics)
By George Webbe Dasent. 1970
Remarkable collection -- the only complete edition of these wonderful tales -- contains scores of classic Norwegian tales made even…
more attractive by 77 illustrations by famed children's artists. Second only to Grimm.Denslow's Mother Goose (Dover Children's Classics)
By W. W. Denslow. 2011
W. W. Denslow is best remembered for his distinctive illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This hardcover keepsake volume…
presents color reproductions of his interpretations of "Little Jack Horner," "Little Boy Blue," "There Was an Old Woman," and other nursery favorites. A classic of children's illustration, it's also a treasury of beloved rhymes.Favorite Greek Myths (Dover Children's Thrift Classics Ser.)
By Bob Blaisdell. 1995
The Greek myths have intrigued countless generations of readers with their exciting tales of adventure, calamity, and conquest. This entertaining…
collection -- excellently retold for young audiences by Bob Blaisdell -- invites children to relive the memorable experiences of familiar characters from Greek mythology.Taken directly from the writings of Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and other ancient storytellers, the myths recount the stirring and imaginative tales of Pandora's box, Prometheus, the dreaded Cyclops, the labors of the mighty Hercules, the captivating stories of Narcissus and Echo, Aphrodite and Eros, Daedalus and Icarus, Hades and Persephone, and many more.Set in large, easy-to-read type and enhanced by six full-page black-and-white illustrations, these enduring fables from the fountainhead of Western civilization will thrill and delight new generations of adventure-seekers.Favorite Poems of Childhood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Philip Smith. 1992
Superb treasury of time-honored poetic gems includes Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter," Edward Lear's "The Owl and the…
Pussy-Cat," Eugene Field's "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," Emily Dickinson's "I'm Nobody! Who are you?," Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Swing," many more. Printed in large, easy-to-read type. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "The Owl and the Pussycat" and "Who Has Seen the Wind?"The Three Musketeers: In Easy-To-Read-Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Alexandre Dumas. 1994
Swashbuckling novel, filled with high adventure, royal intrigue and romance, relates the escapades of D'Artagnan and his three friends --…
Athos, Porthos and Aramis -- and their involvement in the secret plots of Cardinal Richelieu and his beautiful but treacherous spy, Lady de Winter. Specially adapted and illustrated for young readers.Robin Hood (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Bob Blaisdell. 1994
The legendary outlaw and his merry men spring to life again, thrilling young readers with feats of daring and valor.…
Join Robin, Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and the other Sherwood Forest denizens in their struggle against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and their pursuit of freedom and justice.The Story of the Nutcracker (Dover Children's Thrift Classics Ser.)
By E. T. Hoffmann. 1996
Originally written in the early twentieth century, the story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted…
generations of readers, while the Tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition. Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by Bob Blaisdell. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King, the adventures in Christmas Wood, Toyland, Marzipan Castle, and much more.Selections from Don Quixote: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language Spanish)
By Miguel de Cervantes [Saavedra]. 1999
One of the great masterpieces of world literature Don Quixote de la Mancha is a picaresque romance that has…
amused and delighted generations of readers This dual-language edition featuring selections from the famed novel brings vigorously to life the satiric adventures of the idealistic would-be knight and his faithful servant Sancho Panza Presented in the original Spanish with excellent new literal English translations on facing pages the passages have been carefully selected to capture the wonderful flavor and romance of the complete work Readers will delight in scenes describing the comical manner in which Don Quixote was knighted his valiant battle with the windmills mistakenly perceived by the errant knight as giants the misfortunes suffered by the undaunted knight and his squire at an inn Sancho s report of his meeting with the lovely Dulcinea the fight with the wineskins and much more Stanley Appelbaum translator of this volume has also provided an informative Introduction and ample footnotes making this edition not only an enjoyable reading experience but a valuable learning and teaching aid for students and teachers of Spanish literatureWhite Fang: Literary Touchstone Classic (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Jack London, Dan Andreasen, Arthur Pober, Kathleen Olmstead. 2006
Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death…
during the frigid Arctic winter, he's taken in first by a man who "trains" him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces him to participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness and love.Joseph Andrews (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Henry Fielding. 2001
Joseph Andrews refuses Lady Booby s advances she discharges him and Joseph -- in the company of his…
old tutor Parson Adams one of the great comic figures of literature -- sets out from London to visit his sweetheart Fanny Along the way the two travelers meet with a series of adventures -- some hilarious some heartstopping -- in which through their own innocence and honesty they expose the hypocrisy and affectation of others Joseph Andrews started out as a parody of Richardson s Pamela but soon left that purpose behind and now is regarded as the first English realistic novelAbbot's Ghost
By Louisa May Alcott, Stephen W. Hines. 2005
Maurice Traherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win…
his love, Octavia, from the grasp of other, less honorable men and retain the trust of those who had faith in him. Traherne is temporarily crippled saving the life of his well-born friend, Jaspar. Thus, Jaspar is assured of inheriting his father's estate, but it is expected that Traherne will inherit great wealth as gratitude for saving the heir. But--surprise!--on the death of Jaspar's father all are shocked to learn that Traherne has been disinherited: the will has been changed at the last minute and only the suffering Traherne knows why but won't tell and then he falls in love with Jaspar's sister, the fair Octavia. However, Octavia is forbidden to marry, as Traherne is penniless.Todo puede pasar. Cualquier camino es posible porque ¡la decisión es tuya! Más de 15 finales distintos. Muchas historias dentro…
de una mismo historia... Elizabeth, la gata millonaria, desaparece de la casa de Gaturro. Al mismo tiempo, el emperador chicno anuncia la pérdida de su adorada gatita Kim... ¡Y ofrece una fortuna a quien la devuelva! ¿ Será solo una extraña coincidencia? En cada capítulo, en cada página, ¡vos podés cambiar la historia! ¿Dónde está Elizabeth? ¿Quiénes acechan en la oscuridad en busca de una gata blanca? ¿Podrán ganar la recompensa millonaria?Fools of Fortune (Penguin Classics Ser.)
By William Trevor, Francine Prose. 1983
Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor Ireland s answer to Chekhov …
The Boston Globe and one of the best writers of our era The Washington Post to our distinguished list of literary masters In this award-winning novel an informer s body is found on the estate of a wealthy Irish family shortly after the First World War and an appalling cycle of revenge is set in motion Led by a zealous sergeant the Black and Tans set fire to the family home and only young Willie and his mother escape alive Fatherless Willie grows into manhood while his alcoholic mother s bitter resentment festers And though he finds love Willie is unable to leave the terrible injuries of the past behind First time in Penguin ClassicsWinner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year AwardThe Magic Faraway Tree: 04: Up The Faraway Tree Ebook (The magic Faraway Tree Ser.)
By Enid Blyton. 2014
The fourth book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.Joe,…
Beth and Frannie are joined by Robin and Joy, two children who have read all about the magic Faraway Tree and The Enchanted Wood. Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Come on an amazing adventure!First published in 1951, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).The third book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.The…
mischievious Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her! Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Come on an amazing adventure!First published in 1946, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).The Magic Faraway Tree: 02: The Magic Faraway Tree Ebook (The faraway Tree Ser. #2)
By Enid Blyton. 2014
The second book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.Joe,…
Beth and Frannie's cousin Dick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their adventures at the top of the Faraway Tree. Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Come on an amazing adventure!First published in 1943, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).The Magic Faraway Tree: 01: The Enchanted Wood Ebook (The faraway Tree Ser. #1)
By Enid Blyton. 2015
The first magical story in the Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.Joe,…
Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree they fall into all sorts of adventures!Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Come on an amazing adventure!First published in 1939, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).