Books in Calico Illustrated Classics series

“Youth! Youth! There is absolutely nothing in the world worth having but youth!”The Picture of Dorian Gray is a graphic adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic work, stunningly re-imagined by writer Ian Edginton and artist I.N.J. Culbard. This Gothic morality tale is the story of a man who, taken by his own beauty, pledges his soul in a desperate bid for eternal youth. But when his wish is granted, things go terribly wrong. A painting of Dorian begins to age in his place, while Dorian himself becomes a dangerous narcissist who destroys everyone standing in his way until the day he is forced to come face to face with the ugliness of his own conscience.

REVISIT THE HEARTRENDING HALLWAYS OF MISS MICHIN’S BOARDING SCHOOL IN THIS NEW, ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF A BELOVED CLASSIC.Seven-year-old Sara Crewe learns of the tragic death of her father not long after she is left in the care of Miss Michin, headmistress of a boarding school. Now an orphan and stripped of her family fortune, Sara must survive the emotional trials of loss and the mental anguish of abuse at the hands of her new caretakers.With her new friends, warm memories, and a prized doll―a gift from her Father―Sara Crewe weathers the storm of her new life with spirit, courage, and kindness.

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. Moby Dick is an exciting story about Captain Ahab's compelling obsession to get his revenge and defeat the Great White Whale. The story truly portrays the tragedy of hatred. This timeless epic is considered one of the strangest yet most powerful stories ever written.

J.M. Barrie's classic fantasy tale of the boy who would not grow up brings the fairies, mermaids, and lost boys to young readers. When Wendy, John, and Michael follow Peter Pan to the Neverland they encounter the lost boys, Indians, and Captain Hook and his pirates! The incredible adventures with Peter are retold in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Barrie's Peter Pan.

Some of the most heartwarming moments of the Christmas season are created when families gather together to share a beloved poem, carol or story. This lavishly illustrated Christmas treasury presents dozens of favorites, paired with images by some of the most celebrated children's book illustrators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are the timeless works, "Joy to the World," "Winter Wonderland," "The Night Before Christmas," A Christmas Carol, and illustrations by such renowned artists as Arthur Rackham, Charles Robinson and H. Wellebeek Le Mair. A glorious tribute to the holiday season, this is the perfect book for both a child just starting a Christmas library or a collector eager for new treasures.

L.M. Montgomery's classic tale of love and friendship introduces young Anne Shirley. When Miranda and Matthew Cuthbert decided to adopt an orphan boy to help on the farm, they didn't know what they would get. But when the red-headed Anne is waiting at the station, their lives are changed forever. Young readers discover the heartwarming tale of love and family in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.

Charlotte Brontë's novel tells the life story of the eponymous Jane, an orphan who excels at school, yet suffers several injustices on her path to independence.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’ "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.

Get swept away by this exciting adventure from Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.On the cusp of adulthood and having recently lost his parents, David Balfour is tricked by his uncle into boarding a ship bound for foreign shores. An unfortunate event forges his friendship with Alan Stewart, a Jacobite agent on a mission. Self-defense on the high seas turns to a murder charge on the mainland. Will David ever receive his rightful inheritance? Bound in a beautiful cloth cover with full-color illustrations inside and foil stamping on the front, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.