THE CLASSICS
Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
20,000 League Under the Sea
by Jules Verne
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Kate Douglas Wiggins
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain

Treasure Island
by Robert Lewis Stevenson
An amazing adventure, Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins and their crew of villians, capture the
excitement of children with their quest for treasure.
This is a tale told by Professor Aronnax who is investigating attacks by a mysterious sea monster. What is this monster? Where does it lead them?
This is an exciting adventure of the world under the sea.
Boys and girls will enjoy the adventures of Tom and buddy, Huckleberry Finn along the Mississippi River. The story is filled with humor and excitement.

This is the classic story of a ten year old girl, named Rebecca, whose good nature, generosity and compassion for others makes her win the hearts of all of her readers.
The Robinson family finds themselves stranded on an island. How do they survive? This book is full of excitement and adventure.
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Eight Cousins
by Louisa May Alcott
A charming story about a thirteen year old orphan, named Rose Campbell who is sent to live with her uncle, a kind and wise man.  She meets her seven cousins, all boys, and captures their hearts. The book is full of wonderful morals, surprises and amusing tales. It is an excellent way for children to learn about history and values.
  The Birds Christmas Carol
  by Kate Douglas Wiggin
A must for all children to read, this book teaches tenderness, kindness, caring and giving. Carol, a dear child who is born on Christmas Day, is a sickly child with a big loving heart. She decides to invite the Ruggles,a very poor family whom she observes through her bedroom window, to dinner for her tenth birthday. This book is a heartwarming story, one that your child will want to read or hear over and over again.
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Books that all children should read.
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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Moving to New York City, Sara is enrolled in an exclusive private boarding school by her father who is going to war.  Fate plays a trick on Sara and she finds herself tranferred from her little princess environment to working as a servant for the wicked headmistress of the school. Facing her fate, Sara teaches children how to be brave, positive, and to rely upon your imagination when confronted with all odds.  A wonderful story, this book is a must for all children.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.
Black Beauty is the story of a horse whose experiences place him with cruel and kind masters. It teaches children the importance of kindness to animals and how the consideration of others can benefit everyone.