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Release Date: April 01, 1998

On one level Les Miserables is a detective story in which the relentless Inspector Javert obsessively pursues the escaped convict Jean Valjean. On another level, it is a drama of crime, punishment and rehabilitation set against a panoramic description of French society after Napoleon. But above all, Hugo’s masterpiece is about the metaphysical struggle between good and evil in the soul of every man. It is a plea for social justice, political enlightenment and personal charity.

Release Date: January 01, 1989

The warrior mouse Matthias and his friends must leave the Abbey undefended as they pursue Slagar, who has kidnapped the children of Redwall, including Mattimeo, Matthias's son. Reissue.

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text.

The Big Book of Trains is setting off on a journey to explore the fastest, heaviest, longest, and most fantastic trains in the world. Features more than 50 of the world's most amazing trains, from the Bullet train-the fastest-and the Rocket-the oldest-to the Trans-Siberian Express, the longest scheduled train. Explained in simple language and packed with enough fascinating facts to satisfy every avid young enthusiast. Stunning, specially commissioned photos are reproduced in large format. Detailed annotation highlights the unique features of each example from this incredible international collection.

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Release Date: November 01, 1991

Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue. Newbery Honor Book.

Release Date: June 01, 1991

Release Date: October 24, 2006

This is a fully updated edition of the extremely popular Children's Dictionary. Now with more than 35, 000 entries, this edition has updated definitions, images, and details; plus 2, 000 additional words and 900 additional images.

Release Date: February 01, 2003

The mousemaid Mariel achieves victory at sea for the animals of Redwall Abbey, fighting the savage pirate rat Gabool the Wild, warlord of rodent corsairs.

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Gabriel King was a born chicken. HeÂ's afraid of spiders, corpses, loose cows, and just about everything related to the fifth grade. GabeÂ's best friend, Frita Wilson, thinks Gabe needs some liberating from his fears. Frita knows something about being braveÂ? sheÂ's the only black kid in school in a town with an active Ku Klux Klan. Together Gabe and Frita are going to spend the summer of 1976 facing down the fears on GabeÂ's list. But it turns out that Frita has her own list, and while sheÂ's helping Gabe confront his fears, sheÂ's avoiding the thing that scares her the most.

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Release Date: February 01, 1995

Release Date: February 01, 1986

Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party.

Release Date: October 01, 1981

Release Date: March 01, 1996

Release Date: March 01, 1983

The passionate love story of stubborn Cathy and wild-as-the-wind Heathcliff has been a favorite since its original publication in 1848.

Release Date: May 01, 1976

On the last night of December, a little girl huddles in the bitter cold, unable to go home until she has sold her bundle of matches. One by one, she lights the matches to keep warm, and, as each match lights, the girl's cold, grey world dissolves into visions of light and warmth, each more beautiful than the last. Isadora's luminous paintings tell this classic story of a valiant spirit set free at last. Full color.

Nancy Drew and her two friends help uncover a gang of swindlers while vacationing in a seaside town.

Release Date: February 01, 2007