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  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Pauline Francis

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Sept. 1, 2014)
    A classic science fiction adventure about three men who are taken captive by the evil genius Captain Nemo, retold for younger readersFirst published more than a century ago, Jules Verne's science fiction adventure tells the story of a scientist, Arronox, who joins an expedition to find and destroy a mysterious sea monster who is attaching shipping. Instead, he finds himself the prisoner of the proud and ruthless Captain Nemo, captain of the amazing submarine The Nautilus.
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  • White Fang

    Pauline Francis

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Dec. 1, 2014)
    Jack London's classic novel tells the story of White Fang, part-dog and part-wolf, retold for younger readersWhite Fang, published in 1906, is set in the frozen tundra and boreal forests of Canada's Yukon territory. White Fang, a half-breed dog-wolf, fights for survival in a human society every bit as violent as the natural world. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.
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  • David Copperfield

    Hilary Burningham, Charles Dickens, Chris Rowlatt

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    In this classic tale, a young boy is deeply affected when his widowed mother remarries. When his mother dies, David's stepfather sends him to work in a London factory. After Wilkins Micawber, his landlord in London, is sent to prison, David escapes London and takes refuge in Dover with Betsey Trotwood, his aunt. After a conventional schooling and a brief legal career he later becomes a novelist.
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  • Phantom of the Opera

    Pauline Francis

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Retold for younger readers, Gaston Leroux's classic tale of horror follows a young opera singer, Christine Daaé, who makes her triumphant debut at the Opera—and then disappearsWritten in 1909, The Phantom of the Opera is a spine chilling, dramatic story. What has happened to the vanished young opera singer, Christine—could the mysterious opera ghost be to blame? Christine’s lover, Raoul de Chagny, spies a mysterious stranger shadowing her, and decides to follow. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.
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  • A Christmas Carol

    Hilary Burningham, Charles Dickens, Bob Moulder

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean miser who lives alone and is nice to no one. One Christmas Eve, however, he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Marley, and is given a very important warning. Is it enough to persuade Scrooge to change his ways?
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  • Nelson Mandela

    Frances Ridley

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, April 1, 2015)
    An exciting look at the extraordinary life of a man who exerted a major influence on the path of world history This exciting new biography looks at the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, and explores his influence on the path of world history. From his days as a young activist to his release from prison after serving 27 years, this sophisticated magazine-style biography engages older reluctant readers and provides a high quality non-fiction resource. The up-to-the-minute narrative has all the flair and excitement of a fictional novel. The book also has a Legacy chapter that looks again at Mandela's life and achievements, and provides the reader with points to discuss and questions to consider. Featuring photographs of his funeral and information on the many world leaders who attended, this is a must-have book for all admirers of the great man.
  • The Man with the Twisted Lip

    Arthur Conan Doyle

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Sept. 1, 2015)
    A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern EnglishDr. Watson is asked by a female friend of his wife to find her missing husband who is an opium addict. Dr. Watson tracks him down to an opium den, where, to his great surprise he also finds that Sherlock Holmes and the police are investigating the disappearance of a Boone that they believe has murdered Mr. St. Clair. However, several days later Mr. St. Clair’s wife receives a letter from her husband that forces Sherlock and the police to reconsider the case.
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  • Anne of Windy Poplars

    L. M. Montgomery

    Hardcover (Read Books, June 21, 2018)
    Anne of Windy Poplars' is the fourth book in the 'Anne of Green Gables' series. In this novel, 22-year-old Anne has left college to serve as principal of Summerside High School and settles down in Windy Poplars. Anne has to overcome opposition to her presence from an influential family, the Pringles. The Pringles family make it well known she was not what they had hoped for in their new Prinicipal. She also finds new friends in Aunt Kate, Aunty Chatty and Rebecca Dew. This early work by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally published in 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.
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  • Croc By the Rock

    Hilary Robinson, Mike Gordon

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Something lurks beneath the water, and Jake has decided he's going to find out whatWhat is the mystery of the pond in the park? Jake has got his net and he is determined to find out. Something is lurking down there! Follow Jake on his hilarious search and discover what he really finds at the bottom of the pond! This rhyming story is packed with humor and fun and is perfect for lap-time sharing. Mike Gordon's illustrations hit just the right note of humor for young children!
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  • Noisy Books

    Paul Harrison, Fabino Florin

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Dec. 1, 2015)
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  • Terry the Flying Turtle

    Anna Wilson, Mike Gordon

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Oct. 1, 2014)
    Terry the Turtle just knows he's clever enough to fly—and he's going to show this to everyone who laughs at himTerry the Turtle wants to fly and he doesn't like it when Polly the Chimp laughs at him! But when a parrot helps, things start to look good for Terry. Or do they?
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  • The Cat in the Coat

    Vivian French, Alison Bartlett

    Paperback (ReadZone Books, Sept. 1, 2014)
    When Cat asks Goat to ride in his boat, he has something sneaky plannedA cat in a coat meets a goat in a hat in this short rhyming tale. After a quick boat ride, though, who is wearing what?
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