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From British journalist, novelist, and poet Rudyard Kipling, Captains Courageous is a nautical adventure novel that follows the spoiled Harvey Cheyne Jr., who’s father is wealthy from the railroad business.Harvey’s father takes him abroad on a business trip, but Harvey stirs up trouble and ends up falling overboard from the steamship. He is saved from drowning by a humble Portuguese fisherman off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland on the brink of death. Unable to convince the rest of the fishermen of his wealth in order to take him to the next port, Harvey hatches a new plan. Harvey accuses the ship’s captain, Disko Troop, of stealing his money, but after proving his innocence (and bloodying the boy’s nose) Disko Troop allows Harvey to become part of the crew until they return to port. Harvey is forced to accept that he will have to begin working until then as the only good outcome of his situation. Thus, he begins a new life full of trials and tribulations as he learns to become accustomed to the life of a fisherman.With good humor, honest characters with honest troubles, and a bit of boyish wonder, Kipling has been able to write a tale that teaches us to be kind to everyone despite our perceived differences. Captains Courageous is a story of an adventure that demands character growth in all the right ways, and many of us can learn from Harvey’s journey at sea.

Set in 17th century Puritan Boston, known then as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a jarring tale of morality, sin, and repentance. Hawthorne, an American writer born in Salem, Massachusetts, first published The Scarlet Letter in 1850, and it became one of the first mass-produced books in America due to its popularity. Today, it is considered a classic for its themes, savage social criticism, and genuine characters.Hester Prynne, a young colonial woman, is punished by her community for having a child whose father is unknown. As she is already married, the town decides that Hester must wear a scarlet “A” on her dress when she is in public for the rest of her life, to shame her for committing the sin of adultery. Hester, with dignity and grace, does not name the father of her infant, Pearl. Her husband, who she had presumed was lost at sea, takes a new name and settles in her village to exact revenge on Hester and her partner. Using the name Roger Chillingworth, he decides that Pearl’s father should be punished as well and makes plans to find him, but does not reveal his own identity.The Scarlet Letter tells of the shaming and humiliation of Hester by her community, but also of Hester’s pride and dignity during her repentance. Hester’s story is reminiscent of the Biblical tale of Adam and Eve, in which Eve’s sin causes her grief, pain, and ultimately being rejected. With Hawthorne’s uniquely dark, yet romantic, style of writing, his honest commentary on social stigmatization, and the rich history behind the story, The Scarlet Letter is a heartfelt classic for everyone to enjoy.

"Wonderful Stories for Children" by Hans Christian Andersen was originally published in Dutch but was first translated into English in 1846 by Andersen's friend, Mary Howitt. This edition contains the original 1846 illustrations, which were in black and white. "Wonderful Stories for Children" was one of Andersen's first collections of fairy tales made available to English readers.

After losing the family’s money, Mr. Nickelby dies and leaves Nicholas, his mother, and younger sister Kate with no choice but to give up their comfortable lifestyle. They move to London, hoping that Mr. Nickelby’s brother, Ralph, will help them in their trying times. A stony, hardened businessman, Ralph begrudgingly offers to house Mrs. Nickelby and Kate, while using his connections to get Nicholas a job at a boys’ boarding school. Ralph warns Nicholas that if he is unable to keep this job, he will refuse to help his mother and sister any longer. Forced by his uncle’s hand, Nicholas endures his job at the boarding school despite having to watch his superiors starve, beat, and mistreat his students. Here, Nicholas decides to make a change, though it may cost him and his family everything."Nicholas Nickelby" is a tale of adventure amidst the cruelties of life. Nicholas shows the audience that, even in the worst of situations, life is riddled with positivity as long as you look for it. Dickens' sharp social commentary, featured in all of his works, paints the stark setting of Victorian London and its worst characters, but Dickens’ bright, unwavering characters makes it a classic coming of age story.

“The Phantom ‘Rickshaw and Other Tales” is a collection of ghostly short stories by the well-known English novelist Rudyard Kipling. Kipling, born in India, is revered for his honest portrayal of India’s people, culture, and religion throughout his work. “The Phantom ‘Rickshaw and Other Tales” features five short stories, each one packed with irony, good humor, mystery, and an interesting twist.In “The Phantom ‘Rickshaw,” the narrator Jack continuously sees Mrs. Wessington, his old flame, appear in his life even after he becomes engaged to Miss Mannering. In “My Own True Ghost Story,” the narrator hears a group of doolie-bearers playing billiards in his bungalow, but when he complains the next morning, he finds there were none. “The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes” is a story where an Englishman finds himself in a village of the living dead. However, one of Kipling’s most renown tales, “The Man Who Would Be King,” features a regular man who is made an illusionary king, built upon ideals and lies. Kipling’s supernatural stories are a great read for children and adults alike with a curiosity for the unknown and unexplained.