Robinson Crusoe: Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) trained for the ministry, became a political journalist, and finally, to many became "the father of the English novel". He was also the author of Moll Flanders. During one of his several adventurous voyages in the 1600's, an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives on a deserted island for more than 28 years.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:45:03 PM | Visits: 32303

Oliver Twist: A twist of beauty and an inviting design may inspire readers to read the newly-abridged edition of Charles Dickens' classic, Oliver Twist; to join the hero in asking, "Please sir, may I have some more?

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:43:54 PM | Visits: 33375

Kim: The tale of an Irish boy raised as an Indian in imperial India. It is the story of his coming of age in a world of high adventure, mystic quests, and the "great game" between the British and the Russians for control of Central Asia.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:36:33 PM | Visits: 31891

King Solomon's Mines: H. Rider Haggard clearly displays his wonderfully dramatic imagination, combined with his deep knowledge of Africa, in King Solomon's Mines, which recounts the adventures of Allan Quartermain, Sir Henry Curtis, and Captain John Good.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:35:44 PM | Visits: 34015

Helen of Troy: From the bestselling author of the "Autobiography of Henry VIII", "Memoirs of Cleopatra", and "Mary, Called Magdalene" among others, comes a lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face "launched a thousand ships"; the mythical woman who was Helen of Troy.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:29:49 PM | Visits: 32688

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: By L. Frank Baum. You will encounter dream-like adventures, hair-raising escapes, and warm humor in this classic fantasy sequel to the Wizard of Oz filled with never-ending appeal for the young and the young at heart.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:25:02 PM | Visits: 32086

Cinderella; Or The Little Glass Slipper: The story begins many possibilities, and is quite humorous. Then suddenly, it becomes an industrial espionage story involving Interpol and becomes so convoluted, that you just want to say, "Alright.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:22:41 PM | Visits: 33151

Andersen's Fairy Tales: A stunning collection of classic fairy tales by Danish author and poet, Hans Christian Andersen.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:17:55 PM | Visits: 33874

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp: The tale of a poor boy and the magical lamp that changes the course of his life.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:16:53 PM | Visits: 33662

A Cathedral Courtship: By K.D. Wiggin. A romantic story about an odd courtship that takes place during a tour of historic cathedrals.

Date Added: 10/14/2010 11:14:27 PM | Visits: 33794