 The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Much-loved tale of a garden's magical effect on an overindulged orphan, her reclusive uncle, and a frail little boy. A classic tale that will captivate young readers and listeners alike. Abridged. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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by Louisa May Alcott
Unforgettable depiction of mid-19th-century New England life recounts the life of four sisters: literary-minded Jo; Meg, the oldest; fashionable Amy; and gentle Beth. Abridged. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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 Eight Cousins
by Louisa May Alcott
A shy orphan blossoms among her spirited relatives in this captivating novel by the author of Little Women. Readers of all ages treasure its tales of friendship, kindness, and courage.
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by Louisa May Alcott
Jo March and her husband open their doors and hearts to a host of endearing little mischief-makers in a spirited classic that takes readers back to 19th-century America.
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 Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
Timeless, heartwarming tale of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — and their home life, loves, and adventures during the Civil War era. Complete and unabridged. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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by Louisa May Alcott
Alcott, author of Little Women, brings us the tale of Polly Milton, a young girl who leaves her simple country life to live with wealthy city cousins. But can plain Polly enjoy the sophisticated city without changing?
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 Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
by Margaret Sidney
The widowed Mrs. Pepper faces trouble with the help of her jolly little Peppers in this heartwarming classic, in which courage and good cheer overcome poverty and misfortune.
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by Louisa May Alcott
Five poignant tales based in part on the author's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War: "Obtaining Supplies," "A Night," "My Contraband," "Happy Women," and "How I Went Out to Service."
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 Anne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery
Beloved novel tells the story of 11-year-old Anne Shirley, an endearingly talkative and precocious orphan who comes to live on a farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island. 6 new illustrations. Abridged.
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| |  Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell
Beloved classic tells the moving story of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners, revealing much about human conduct and the social ills of the time. Abridged.
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 Alice in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
After falling down a rabbit hole, Alice meets the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, the Red Queen, and other fanciful folk. Contains all 42 original illustrations by John Tenniel. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
The spirited redhead returns in this sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Now she's the schoolma'am in the same place where she was a student, determined to win the respect and affection of her students.
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 Anne of Green Gables
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
A precocious and talkative 11-year-old comes from an orphanage to live on a Canadian farm, where she transforms the lives of an elderly couple with her fanciful chatter and endearing ways.
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by Anna Sewell
Deeply moving tale of a horse and his experiences at the hands of many owners — some sensitive and gentle, others thoughtless and cruel. For animal lovers of all ages. Unabridged.
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 Daddy-Long-Legs
by Jean Webster
A spirited orphan girl and her wealthy but mysterious benefactor lead readers down a delightful road filled with twists and turns of young romance. 33 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates
by Mary Mapes Dodge
A winter wonderland is the backdrop for a race on frozen canals. But will Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel be able to compete for the magnificent grand prize?
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 Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
Heartwarming tale of a cheerful orphan who transforms the lives of those closest to her when she is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather high in the Swiss Alps.
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by Louisa May Alcott
Sequel to Little Men chronicles return of classmates to Plumfield after ten years: musician Nat, rebellious Dan, sailor Emil, other old friends. Sensitive portrayals of young adults; a delight for readers of all ages.
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 Peter Pan
by J. M. Barrie
Enchanting fantasy about the boy who won't grow up whisks readers off to Never-Never Land where they meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and Peter's long-time enemy, Captain Hook.
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by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Six heartwarming tales: the title story, "Behind the White Brick," "The Story of Prince Fairyfoot," "Sara Crewe," "Little Saint Elizabeth," and "The Proud Little Grain of Wheat."
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 Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
When two unmarried aunts kindly agree to take in their poor relation, they find that young Rebecca Randall is more than they bargained for. The opinionated youngster is definitely a handful!
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| |  The Railway Children
by E. Nesbit
Three children, forced to alter their comfortable lifestyle when their father is taken away by strangers, move to a simple country cottage near a railway station where their days are filled with adventure.
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 The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A spoiled and sickly girl undergoes a joyful transformation as she restores an abandoned garden and discovers the pleasures of friendship, good health, and high spirits. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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| |  The Swiss Family Robinson
by J. D. Wyss
After a shipwreck, the narrator, his wife, and four sons find themselves castaways on an uninhabited island. Retrieving what they can from the ship, they construct a life for themselves through their own resourcefulness.
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 A Girl of the Limberlost
by Gene Stratton-Porter
Set amid Indiana's Limberlost Swamp, this classic mixes astute observations on nature with the struggles of growing up in the early 20th century and the discoveries of independence and romance.
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| |  What Katy Did
by Susan Coolidge
Quick-tempered Katy Carr learns gentle lessons in behavior from a beloved cousin after an accident puts all of Katy's dreams on hold. An unforgettable tale of growing up in 19th-century America.
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 Civil War Hospital Sketches
by Louisa May Alcott
Written by the author of Little Women during the winter of 1862-63, these memoirs reveal the realities of battlefield medicine as well as the tentative first steps of women in military service.
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