Books in A Treasury of Illustrated Classics series

This book is an adaptation of the classic novel The Wizard of Oz. Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, as their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a strange land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where lives the all-powered Wizard of Oz. This easy to read adaptation is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.

This book is an adaptation of the classic novel King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, this easy to read adaptation is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.

This book is an adaptation of the classic novel Pinocchio. Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio s amazing journey as he learns the hard way what it means to be honest, kind, and, above all, human. This easy-to-read adaptation is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.

These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This series features classic tales retold with color illustrations to introduce literature to struggling readers. Each 64-page eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original classics. Mark Twain allows the reader to live life through the eyes of the mischievous Tom Sawyer- the fear of being in the cemetery at the wrong time, the anxiety of being chased by Injun Joe, the excitement of finding buried treasure, the joy of being carefree, and the guilt of hurting Aunt Polly. Join Tom, Huck, Injun Joe, Aunt Polly, and the others on a roller coaster of emotions and excitement without ever leaving your favorite reading chair!

This book is an adaptation of the classic novel The Wind in the Willows. When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger would delight children for nearly 100 years. This easy to read adaptation is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.

The story of the great heroine of France, Joan of Arc, also known as “The Maid of Orléans”. Born a peasant girl in Domrémy, France in 1412, during the Hundred Years’ War, Joan began to hear celestial voices as a teenager. It was these voices which she claimed guided her in battle against the English, until her capture and fateful trial for heresy.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’s "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.