Books in Classic Books on Cds Collection series

Take a walk around the Secret Garden. Experience boarding school with A Little Princess. See life through a horse’s eyes with Black Beauty. Be enchanted by charming and hot-headed Anne of Green Gables. Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favourite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers. By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.

Sara Crewe is the happiest girl at Miss Minchin’s school. Her doting father sends her lavish gifts from India and her kindness makes her a favourite with the other pupils.But when her father dies, Sara is left with nothing and Miss Minchin turns against her. Hoping she won’t spend the rest of her days in poverty, Sara uses her gentle nature to try and turn her fate around.The Classic Collection seriesCarefully abridged texts, retold in clear contemporary language, these titles are perfect for any English learners and can be enjoyed by all readers.Each page of writing is accompanied by a charming illustration on the facing page, so these well-loved classics will capture the readers’ heart and imagination. By condensing such classics into 48 pages as these, children are encouraged to one day read these stories in their original form.

Run along the Mississippi with Tom Sawyer. Confront the Lilliputians in Gulliver’s Travels. Fight the evil sheriff of Nottingham with Robin Hood. Discover how Robinson Crusoe survived on a deserted island.QEB has chosen four fantastic adventure stories for boys to continue our successful series Classic Collection! Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers.By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.

Robin Hood lives deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest.Together with his band of merry men, he fights to protect the poor from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham who is on a rise to power.If only this hero could win the heart of the beautiful Maid Marian along the way...Carefully abridged texts, retold in clear contemporary language, these titles are perfect for any English learners and can be enjoyed by all readers.Each page of writing is accompanied by a charming illustration on the facing page, so these well-loved classics will capture the readers’ heart and imagination. By condensing such classics into 48 pages as these, children are encouraged to one day read these stories in their original form.The Classic Collection includes:A Little Princess (978-1-60992-469-0) Fall 2014Robin Hood (978-1-60992-470-6) Fall 14Previous titles:Black Beauty (978-1-60992-445-4) Spring 2014Robinson Crusoe (978-1-60992-447-8) Spring 2014The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (978-1-60992-446-1) Fall 2013Anne of Green Gables (978-1-60992-468-3) Fall 2013Gulliver's Travels (978-1-60992-471-3) Fall 2013The Secret Garden (978-1-60992-444-7) Fall 2013

The Turn of the Screw has been described by many critics as the most sophisticated and terrifying ghost story in the English language. It is considered one of the great intellectual "spook tales" of all time.In The Turn of the Screw, a naive young governess is hired to take care of two children in a large mansion in the English countryside. Everything is going fine, until she discovers that the children are not as innocent as they seem. The governess believes they have been communing with the ghosts of the former valet and governess. The problem is no one else on the staff can see the ghosts. She alone suspects that the ghosts are controlling the young boy and girl for some evil purpose. The children are evasive when questioned, and the governess begins to fear that the souls of the two children may be in danger. Henry James manages to generate spine-tingling suspense in this mesmerizing tale.This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

When his ship is destroyed at sea, Robinson Crusoe is the only survivor. Washed ashore on a desert island, he builds a shelter, hunts for food, and learns to fend for himself. After years of solitude, Crusoe discovers he may not be alone after all. Who else is on the island, and will Crusoe ever make his way back home? QEB has chosen four fantastic adventure stories for boys to continue their reading in the Classic Collection series. Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories capture the heart and imagination of young readers. By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, these books engage children, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level. Part of a collectible series with strong gift appeal.