Calico Illustrated Classics Set 4


Book Description

Bring classic children's tales to young readers with the Calico Illustrated Classics series. Worldclass illustrations make rafting the river and braving the revolution an exciting journey through literature. Large type and leveled language make the classics assessable to readers of all ages.







Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms


Book Description

In Kate Douglas's classic tale of friendship she brings us the delightful Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms. When the Sawyer sisters, Jane and Miranda, offered to take one of their sister's children, they requested the oldest and most well-behaved, Hannah. Instead they got Rebecca, a spirited, intelligent, imaginative little girl who changed their lives forever. Rebecca's adventures in friendship and love have been adapted for young readers in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Douglas's Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms.




Calico the Wonder Horse


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Way out west in Cactus county lived a horse named Calico. She wasn’t very pretty, but she was smart and could run like greased lightning. When villain Stewy Stinker threatens to hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, will Calico the Wonder Horse be able to save the day? This gift edition celebrates the 75th Anniversary of this classic tale by Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton, the author of Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel. With an updated cover, it's the perfect holiday present for children of all ages.




20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Illustrated Edition


Book Description

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: A World Tour Underwater is a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne. The novel was originally serialized from March 1869 through June 1870 in Pierre-Jules Hetzel's fortnightly periodical, the Magasin d'éducation et de récréation




The Secret of Lost Luck


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Beyond the mist lies a magical secret waiting to be discovered . . . From Epic! Originals, Unicorn Island is a middle-grade illustrated novel series about a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers! When Sam arrives in Foggy Harbor, population 3,230, all she can see is a small, boring town that's way too far from home. And knowing that she's stuck there all summer with her grumpy Uncle Mitch only makes things worse. But when Sam discovers a hidden trapdoor leading to a room full of strange artifacts, she realizes Foggy Harbor isn't as sleepy as it seems. With the help of a new friend, Sam discovers an extraordinary secret beyond the fog: an island of unicorns whose fates are intertwined with hers.




Casey Little, Yo-Yo Queen


Book Description

Casey will have to do a lot of pet-sitting to earn the money she needs to buy Lightning, a beloved horse. Her hopes of buying Lightning are dashed when she learns that his owner has found a buyer and must sell the horse immediately. Across the street from Casey's house a mystery unfolds as a seldom-seen woman who seems to be able to read minds prepares to host a carnival and a yo-yo contest that boasts a $1500 prize. Casey's yo-yo is buried in her closet. She has a great talent and a greater case of stage fright.










Kidnapped


Book Description

Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale tells of the kidnapping of David Balfour. After the death of David's parents, he is sent to an uncle he's never heard of to find his fortune. Uncle Ebenezer doesn't want to part with his money, but he will pay to have his nephew kidnapped and put into slavery! Discover the betrayal, adventure, and friendship David finds on his struggle home in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Stevenson's Kidnapped. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.