"We all know the movie and storyline well. But have you experienced the original? Influenced by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, L. Frank Baum created this classic story and fantasy using the dream of young Dorothy on her journey home to demonstrate the theme of good vs. evil. Throughout her adventure, she encounters several newfound friends: a scarecrow, a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion. They traverse the land of Oz together by following...

3) Lifetimes: the beautiful way to explain death to children / in between

Author

Mellonie, Bryan

Publisher

Bantam Books

Pub. Date

c1983

Physical Desc

[37] p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Language

English

4) The jungle book

Author

Kipling, Rudyard

Series

Jungle Book
Timeless Classics
Books of wonder
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Language

English

Formats

Book, CD Audiobook, eAudiobook, eBook, eComic, Reference

Description

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The only authorized movie tie-in for the hit movie of the 1994 holiday season. Kipling's The Jungle Book, starring Jason Scott Lee, Sam Neill, and John Cleese, is sure to be the blockbuster movie of the season. It has already been featured on Entertainment Tonight and will have major publicity and promotion surrounding its release. 8 pages of photos.

5) Shakespeare: his work & his world

Author

Rosen, Michael

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Pub. Date

2001

Edition

1st U.S. ed.

Physical Desc

96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Language

English

6) The early inventions

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Series

Ideas that changed the world

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1995

Physical Desc

93 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Language

English

7) The industrial revolution

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Series

Ideas that changed the world

Publisher

Chelsea House

Pub. Date

1995

Physical Desc

93 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 29 cm.

Language

English

8) Ghouls and monsters

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Series

Mystery and magic

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

92 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

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A collection of traditional stories from peoples around the world about monsters, ghosts, giants, trolls, and evil spirits and how to defend yourself against them.

9) Gods and goddesses

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Series

Mystery and magic

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

92 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Includes stories from around the world, showing how ancient peoples tried to make sense of the mysteries of life.

10) Magicians and fairies

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Series

Mystery and magic

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

92 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Language

English

11) The adventures of Tom Sawyer

Author

Twain, Mark

Language

English

Formats

Book, CD Audiobook, eAudiobook, eBook, eComic, Graphic Novel, Large Print

Description

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"The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen. A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades-from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe-Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge,...

12) The afternoon treehouse

Author

Ingpen, Robert

Publisher

Vanwell

Pub. Date

1997, c1996

Physical Desc

[32] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Language

English

13) The secret garden

Author

Burnett, Frances Hodgson

Series

The Frances Hodgson Burnett essential collection
Puffin classics
Unabridged classics
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Language

English

Formats

Book, CD Audiobook, Children's Kit, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Playaway

Description

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Classics. This is an exquisite leatherbound edition of a much-loved children's classic that will be cherished by all ages. It is suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years old. On the grounds of Misselthwaite, her Uncle's estate near the Yorkshire moors, nine-year-old Mary Lennox finds a walled-in garden that has been locked securely for years. She cultivates the garden, an experience that both improves her health and raises her spirits. And it proves...

14) Alice's adventures in Wonderland

Author

Carroll, Lewis

Series

Alice in Wonderland
Puffin classics
Ghostwriter
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Language

English

Appears on list

Yarmouth Town Libraries Book Club

Formats

Book, CD Audiobook, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print, Playaway, Reference

Description

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This Courage Classic is reformatted into a smaller trim size and a lower price sure to make them necessities in any library. Beautiful, rich, and vibrant illustrations accompany this classic tale and make it a treasure for all to read. Acclaimed illustrator Greg Hildebrandt has created a rich and imaginative array of illustrations to accompany this fantastic classic tale!

15) The wind in the willows

Author

Grahame, Kenneth

Series

Scribner Library books for young readers
A yearling book
BBC Children's
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Language

English

Formats

Book, Cassette Audiobook, CD Audiobook, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print, Playaway

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The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger, brought to vivid life by Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations, has delighted readers of all ages for more than...

16) Treasure Island

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Series

Oxford world's classics
Boston Globe family classics volume 2
Shipwreck editions volume 1
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Language

English

Formats

Book, CD Audiobook, eAudiobook, eBook, eComic, Kindle, Large Print, Playaway

Description

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While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger. Portrayal of good versus evil, as the young boy accompanies Long John Silver and his band of pirates in search of the buried treasure.