Books with title Heidi Great Illustrated Classics

The Shining Prize! The country is Holland, the time a century ago. But the story is timeless: a poor boy who wants to prove his own worth and to help his terribly sick father. It is Gretel's story too, Hans' little sister who also dreams of winning the skating race whose prize is the silver skates. But there is much to be done, problems to overcome, and a great mystery to be solved before Hans, Gretel, the Brinkers and their friends can grasp the greatest prize of all - happiness!

"I'll Never Grow Up!" In Peter Pan, one of the most beloved fantasy stories ever written, children learn to fly, mermaids frolic, and little lost boys find their home at last. All sorts of adventures can be had on the wonderful island of Neverland, and Peter Pan is there to lead the boys and the newest arrivals, pretty Wendy and her two brothers. Everyone looks up to Peter, the bravest, smartest, strongest boy there is. And Peter wants to stay a boy forever, befriending Indians, challenging wild animals, and battling the evil pirates led by the ferocious Captain Hook. Join Peter, the lost boys, and Wendy on their incredible adventures.

To Be a Gentleman! Young Pip, an orphan boy, apprenticed to the village blacksmith, yearns to be a gentleman. Suddenly a mysterious person wills him a fortune and he leaves his village to be educated as a rich gentleman. Pip longs to marry Estella, beautiful ward of the eccentric Miss Havisham. But Pip's new life is shattered by the re-appearance of Magwitch, a convict who once forced him to steal. Will Magwitch's demands spell the end of Pip's "great expectations". . . .?

The Untamed North! Buck, a powerful young dog, is snatched away from an easy life in California and transported to the Far North. The Klondike at the turn of the century is filled with greedy prospecters for gold, wild Indians, and savage wolves. Buck becomes a sled dog and must learn cunning and toughness to survive. Trained by a master he comes to love, Buck becomes the strongest and fiercest sled dog in all of Alaska. But deep inside Buck feels the urge to be free of man's rule and to heed "the call of the wild"

Family Life, Family Love! The warmhearted story of the four March sisters. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy growing up in 19th century America. Their happy family life is disturbed when their father leaves for the Civil War and shaken further when mother must leave to nurse their wounded father back to health. But family love and loyalty keeps them together. As the years pass the girls become women and learn more about life and love. Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic shows the joys of growing up in a warm and loving family.

Highland Adventure! David Balfour, a Scottish lad, is tricked out of his inheritance by his greedy uncle. Betrayed, and kidnapped aboard a ship, young David must endure the dangers of the high seas; He escapes to the Scottish highlands, only to find himself wrongly accused of murder. One step ahead of the pursuing Redcoats, David encounters treacherous rogues and courageous Highland clansmen in his dramatic journey to safety

Creating a Monster! The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of FRANKENSTEIN. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship... horror.

"Bless Us, Everyone!". That's not the way old Ebenezer Scrooge starts out thinking about Christmas. To the miserly merchant, Christmas is just an excuse for people to have a day off from work. He has no use for traditional joys. But a series of encounters - both warmly human and other-worldly - change Scrooge's mind and spirit forever, in this, the most beloved of all Christmas stories.