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Five Children and It
by E. Nesbit
A group of siblings discovers a magical creature that grants wishes, with unexpected consequences.
Like Nesbit's, The Railway Children, , the story begins when a group of children move from London to the countryside of Kent . The five children – Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, ... (Wikipedia)
The Railway Children
by E. Nesbit
A family's adventure of courage and resilience in the face of difficult times.
In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their ... (Goodreads)
Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table
by Thomas Malory
Epic tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, their chivalrous adventures and ultimate demise.
Ο Αρθούρος, ο Λάνσελοτ, ο Μέρλιν, η βασίλισσα Γκουίνεβιαρ, το Εξκάλιμπερ, η Κυρά της Λίμνης, ο Τρίστραμ και η Ιζόλδη, οι μονομαχίες, οι ηρωισμοί, οι δολοπλοκίες, η γενναιότητα - και φυσικά η ... (Goodreads)
The Once and Future King
by T.H. White
Epic chronicle of King Arthur, exploring themes of morality, justice, and power.
The story starts in the final years of the rule of King Uther Pendragon . The first part, "The Sword in the Stone", chronicles Arthur's upbringing by his foster father Sir Ector , his rivalry and ... (Wikipedia)
The Black Cauldron
by Lloyd Alexander
A magical quest to find the mysterious Black Cauldron and save the world from destruction.
More than a year after the defeat of Arawn Death-Lord's army and death of his warlord the Horned King , , Prince Gwydion calls allies to a council hosted by Dallben , one of Taran 's guardians. Men ... (Wikipedia)
Murder Must Advertise
by Dorothy L. Sayers
Detective story featuring Lord Peter Wimsey in a race against time to solve a mysterious murder.
Death Bredon arrives at Pym's Publicity Ltd, an advertising agency, to take up the post of junior copywriter. He is assigned the room of his predecessor Victor Dean, who has died in a fall down the ... (Wikipedia)
The High King
by Lloyd Alexander
An epic adventure of a young man's quest to reclaim the throne of Prydain.
The story begins only days after the conclusion of, Taran Wanderer, . With winter approaching, Taran and his companion Gurgi return from their wanderings to Caer Dallben after getting news from Kaw ... (Wikipedia)
Now We Are Six
by A.A. Milne
A collection of poems about the joys and innocence of childhood.
When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition ... (Goodreads)
I Capture the Castle
by Dodie Smith
An unconventional family living in a crumbling castle navigate life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
The novel takes place between April and October in a single year in the 1930s. The Mortmain family is genteel, poor, and eccentric. Cassandra's father is a writer suffering from writer's block who ... (Wikipedia)
Half Magic
by Edward Eager
Four siblings discover a magic coin that grants wishes, but only halfway. They embark on adventures and learn valuable lessons along the way.
Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a ... (Goodreads)
Roverandom
by J.R.R. Tolkien
A small dog embarks on a magical quest to be reunited with his master.
A classic children's story by the author of, The Hobbit, Rover should never have bitten the wizard's trousers. His punishment was to be transformed into a toy, and now he is forced to track down the ... (Goodreads)
A Kiss for Little Bear
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear receives a kiss from his grandmother, and he wants to share it with all his friends.
Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss. How the kiss is ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins
A thrilling mystery of secrets and hidden identities, with a hero on a quest for the truth.
Walter Hartright, a young art teacher, encounters and gives directions to a mysterious and distressed woman dressed entirely in white, lost in London; he is later informed by policemen that she has ... (Wikipedia)
David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
A rags-to-riches story of a young boy's adventures, trials, and tribulations.
David Copperfield is the story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously ... (Goodreads)
Taran Wanderer
by Lloyd Alexander
Taran sets out on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to learn his true identity and purpose in life.
Taran and Gurgi have returned to Caer Dallben after leaving Princess Eilonwy at the royal court of Dinas Rhydnant for education in the ways of a princess . Taran has come to realize that he loves ... (Wikipedia)
Busman's Honeymoon
by Dorothy L. Sayers
A newly married couple must put their honeymoon on pause to solve a murder mystery.
After an engagement of some months following the events at the end of, Gaudy Night, , Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane marry. They plan to spend their honeymoon at Talboys, an old farmhouse in ... (Wikipedia)
Unnatural Death
by Dorothy L. Sayers
A crime mystery involving the suspicious death of an elderly woman.
The wealthy Agatha Dawson is dead–a trifle sooner than expected--but there are no apparent signs of foul play. Lord Peter Wimsey, however, senses that something is amiss and refuses to let the case ... (Goodreads)
Heartstone
by C.J. Sansom
An historical mystery set in 1540s England, exploring the power of secrets and loyalty.
Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIII's invasion of France has gone badly wrong. Meanwhile Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr. He is ... (Goodreads)
Carter Beats the Devil
by Glen David Gold
A thrilling story of secrets & magic, set against the backdrop of 20th century America.
This novel is a fictionalised biography of Charles Joseph Carter. The main character, Carter, is followed through his career, from his first encounter with magic to his last performance. Along the ... (Wikipedia)
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm
by Betty MacDonald
A family of mischievous animals learn lessons in kindness, responsibility and self-control.
Ms. Piggle-Wiggle's left her upside-down town house and has moved to a farm in the country. With the help of her cows and pigs and horses, she's still curing girls and boys of their bad habits. So ... (Goodreads)
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
by Lewis Carroll
Alice's fantastical journey through a strange and surreal world of her own making.
Chapter One – Looking-Glass House : Alice is playing with a white kitten (whom she calls "Snowdrop") and a black kitten (whom she calls "Kitty") when she ponders what the world is like on the other ... (Wikipedia)
Scoop
by Evelyn Waugh
A humorous and satirical look at journalistic misadventures in Africa.
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of the "Daily Beast", has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, ... (Goodreads)
A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A young girl's courageous spirit as she overcomes adversity and discovers a life of joy.
Captain Richard Crewe, a wealthy English widower, has been raising his only child, Sara, in India where he is stationed with the British Army. Because the Indian climate is considered too harsh for ... (Wikipedia)
Right Ho, Jeeves
by P.G. Wodehouse
A humorous adventure of a young man and his loyal valet, as they attempt to outwit a nefarious scheme.
Bertie returns to London from several weeks in Cannes spent in the company of his Aunt Dahlia Travers and her daughter Angela. In Bertie's absence, Jeeves has been advising Bertie's old school ... (Wikipedia)
Rainbow Valley
by L.M. Montgomery
A heartwarming tale of the Blythe family and their adventures in Rainbow Valley, where they learn about love, friendship, and forgiveness.
Anne Shirley has now been married to Gilbert Blythe for 15 years, and the couple have six children: Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, Shirley, and Rilla. After a trip to London, Anne returns to the news that a ... (Wikipedia)
Cold Comfort Farm
by Stella Gibbons
A young woman moves to the countryside to bring order to the chaotic lives of her relatives.
Following the death of her parents, the book's heroine, Flora Poste, finds she is possessed "of every art and grace save that of earning her own living". She decides to take advantage of the fact ... (Wikipedia)
Mary Poppins
by P.L. Travers
A magical nanny takes a troubled family on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
By P.L. Travers, the author featured in the major motion picture, Saving Mr. Banks . From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is ... (Goodreads)
Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
An orphan's journey of survival and resilience in the face of poverty and injustice.
Oliver Twist is born into a life of poverty and misfortune, raised in a workhouse in the fictional town of Mudfog , located 70 miles (110 km) north of London . , , , He is orphaned by his father's ... (Wikipedia)
Moon Over Soho
by Ben Aaronovitch
A supernatural detective story set in London, exploring the mysterious powers of music.
Following the events of, Rivers of London, Police Constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant is called in to help investigate the brutal murder of a journalist in the downstairs toilet of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Barbara Robinson
A family of delinquent children put on a disastrous Christmas pageant, learning the true meaning of Christmas.
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history ... (Goodreads)
