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Heidi (Classic Starts) by Johanna Spyri
$14.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts
When Heidi's Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone's surprise, the two grow to love each other - and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's charming story - and spirited heroine - hav ...Show more
Oliver Twist (Classic Starts) by Kathleen Olmstead
$14.99 NZD
Category: Not a Book | Series: Classic Starts
Dickens' timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances but escapes to London, where he becomes involved with criminals...and finally finds a real home. A ...Show more
Pinocchio (Classic Starts) by Carlo Collodi
$15.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he is created. 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 Pinocchi ...Show more
Robinson Crusoe (Classic Starts) by Deanna McFadden
$14.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts
A shipwreck, a sole survivor, a deserted island - What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of adventure and suspense while painting a fascinating portrait of the age - including refere ...Show more
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Classic Starts) by Mark Twain
$14.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Classic Starts | Reading Level: very good
Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Intended for young readers, this title offers a tale that creates an image of pre-Civil War America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds and a variety of colourful characters. It is part of the "Classic Starts[trademark]" ...Show more
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Classic Starts) by Mark Twain, Martin Woodside
$14.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Classic Starts
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect the ...Show more
The Call of the Wild (Classic Starts) by Jack London
$15.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect the ...Show more
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Classic starts) by Victor Hugo
$14.99 NZD
Category: Chapter Books | Series: Classic Starts
Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo's powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (one an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her and the pitiful hunchback Quasimodo who tries to save her. With this spellbinding version, kids can enjoy all th ...Show more
The Jungle Book (Classic Starts) by Rudyard Kipling
$14.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts
One of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black panther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere ...Show more
The Secret Garden (Classic Starts) by Martha Hailey Dubose
$16.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect the ...Show more
The Secret Garden (Classic Starts) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
$20.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9
Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, this classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite. The audio CD enables young readers to listen to the story, whilst following along with the book. It is aimed at children aged 7 to 9 years ...Show more
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Classic Starts) by Howard Pyle
$14.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Classic Starts® Ser.
From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose its magic. Though simpler, this version includes all the wonderful stories--such as King Arthur's winning of Guenievere and Merlin's tragic downfall at ...Show more