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A small boy thinks he's the cause of the London Fire in this moving tale of mistakes and redemption It was dark in the attic bedroom and John really wanted a candle. He snuck downstairs and stole the candle from his parents' bedroom. John slept soundly with his candle flickering on the windowsill beside him. But in the morning when he woke, the air was thick with smoke and the smell of burning. London was on fire! And John's candle had disappeared.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel of an orphan who discovers a magical garden through a hidden door, retold for younger readersThe Secret Garden tells the story of a orphan, Mary Lennox, who is brought from India to live at her uncle's great lonely house on the moors after the death of her parents. She is miserable and disagreeable, until the day she discovers the key to a hidden door. Through the door, she is led into the magical work of the secret garden. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.

A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern EnglishA dense yellow fog swirls in the streets of London as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson accompany a beautiful young woman to a sinister assignation. Since her father vanished, Mary Marston has received a perfect large pearl—one a year for the last six years—and now a mystery letter telling her she is a wronged woman. Sherlock uncovers a tale of treachery and human greed that ranges from penal settlements on the Andaman Islands to the opium-fueled violence of Agra Fort during the Indian mutiny.

This classic book details the misadventures of a collie named Lad, written by the master of dog-based literature, Albert Terhune. A sequel to Terhune’s famous book ‘Lad: A Dog’, in this book Lad befriends a raccoon named Ramsey, a fox named Aesop, and a monkey named Darwin. Filled with exciting tales of courage and loyalty in the face of danger, this rare book is a must-read for dog-lovers and collectors of Terhune’s beautiful work. Lad of Sunnybank was originally published in 1929 by Harper Collins and is proudly republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 – 1942) was an American author, and journalist, and dog breeder, most famous for his heart-warming stories chronicling the misadventures of dogs.

Retold for younger readers, Henry James' classic horror story tells the tale of a haunted house, two children, and the governess who tries to save them Published in 1898, The Turn of the Screw is his best-known horror story. A young, inexperienced governess watches Miles and Flora, the two small children who are abandoned by their uncle at his grand country house. When the governess senses an intense evil within the house, she becomes obsessed that ghosts are trying to harm the children. She sees the figure of an unknown man on the tower and his face at the window. It is Peter Quint, the master's dissolute valet, and he has come for little Miles. But Peter Quint is dead. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.

Pip Summerdew, the Halfling assassin, has been sent on a mission by the elven prince of the Sylvan Marches. He must retrieve the head of Graznik, the leader of the Dragonwood orcs. But is everything as it seems? Why exactly does the prince want Graznik dead, and where is his long-lost sister, who should rightfully be on the throne? On Target is original fiction by leading authors written to appeal to the reluctant reader.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to Native American lore, history, and tradition. From how to pronounce Native American names to their dance rituals and famous figures, this guide contains a wealth of information and is highly recommended for those with an interest in Native American culture. Contents include: "How to Say Indian Names", "About Ben Hunt", "About Indian Lore", "About Indian Tribes", "The Golden Eagle", "Preparing Feathers", "The War Bonnet", "The Double-Tailed War Bonnet", "The Horned War Bonnet", "The Bonnet Storage Case", "Feather Care", "Roach Headdress", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.

A young boy takes on a fearsome knight in hopes of laying claim to the legendary treasure of King Arthur One dark night, a mysterious stranger visits The Green Man inn. He tells the tale of a magnificent treasure, which was buried nearby in the time of King Arthur. This treasure is protected by the Black Knight. The men in the inn want the treasure, but they are all too afraid to challenge the fearsome knight. Tom, the innkeeper's nephew, has other ideas.

1925. Terhune wrote books about dogs in the 1920s and '30s, and through his books he created a spark of love for dogs in general and for Collies in particular. Terhune also wrote lovingly of Sunnybank, the estate he shared with his wife and with Lad, Bruce, Grey Dawn, and all the other Collies he raised and trained. Contents: His Off-Day; His Friends; Trapped; The Kidnapers; Portia and a Bone; The Mystery-Show; and The Last Adventure. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.