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A selection of famous tales selected and re-worked for a junior audience. Stories are taken from Arabian Nights, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels, Shakespearean plays, Pilgrim's Progress, Ivanhoe, and The Startling Adventures Of Baron Munchausen (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

The stories in this volume are true stories, and have been arranged in chronological order, an arrangement that will aid the reader to remember the times to which the stories relate. Almost any encyclopedia can be consulted for general details of the life stories of the interesting people whose names crowd the volume except perhaps in the cases of Peter Williamson and John Tanner, "The True Story of a Kidnapped Boy," and "A White Boy Among the Indians." Peter Williamson was kidnapped in Glasgow, Scotland, when he was eight years old, was captured by the Cherokee Indians in 1745, and (though ...

Compilation of tales designed and arranged for young people. This volume covers tales from the North, the Rhine, Greece and Rome, tales from the Hudson River, and animal stories. - Summary by DrPGould

The first volume of a 3 volume anthology, this work focuses on American short stories and draws from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anna Katherine Greene, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe and many other favorites. Topics range from historical to science fiction, melodramatic to philosophic. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

The eighth book in the Junior Classics Series is an anthology of collected animal and nature tales designed to appeal to the young and young at heart. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

This collection of The Junior Classics is compiled from many wonderful authors including Alcott, Dickens, Hawthorne, and Carroll. The stories are suitable for all ages and as with the rest of the series include the teaching of morals.

Dive into the captivating world of International Short Stories Volume 2, the second installment in a three-volume anthology that showcases the richness of English short stories while featuring a diverse array of writers from across the British Isles. This collection includes beloved classics from literary giants like William Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and J.M. Barrie, among others. With topics that span the historical, the fantastical, the melodramatic, and the philosophical, this anthology promises to engage and inspire readers of all tastes. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Dive into a captivating collection of timeless tales reimagined for young listeners! This volume features beloved stories from the Arabian Nights, Robinson Crusoe, Gullivers Travels, Shakespeares plays, Pilgrims Progress, Ivanhoe, and the thrilling adventures of Baron Munchausen, all beautifully narrated by Lynne Thompson. Perfect for sparking imagination and a love for storytelling in the next generation!

In this captivating volume, youll discover true stories of courage and resilience, meticulously arranged in chronological order to enhance your understanding of the historical context surrounding each tale. While many names featured here can be found in any encyclopedia, the remarkable stories of Peter Williamson and John Tanner stand out. Peter Williamson, kidnapped at the tender age of eight in Glasgow, Scotland, endured a harrowing journey that led him to the Cherokee Indians in 1745. His incredible life took a turn as he became a prominent figure in England, advocating for justice and even...

Dive into the enchanting world of Flea, the eighth installment in the Junior Classics Series. This delightful anthology brings together a treasure trove of animal and nature tales that are sure to captivate both young readers and the young at heart. Join storyteller Lynne Thompson as she weaves together these timeless stories that inspire wonder and appreciation for the natural world.

The second volume of a 3 volume anthology, this work focuses on 'English' short stories, although it includes writers from other parts of the British isles. It features pieces by William Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, J.M. Barrie and many other favorites. Topics range from historical to science fiction, melodramatic to philosophic.

Dive into a captivating collection of tales crafted especially for young readers! This volume features enchanting stories from the North, the Rhine, Greece and Rome, as well as tales from the Hudson River and delightful animal fables. Ideal for sparking imagination and wonder, each story is expertly narrated by DrPGould.