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";One thing's for certain, no house that Anne's in will ever be dull.' That's what Marilla Cuthbert says about Anne, the lively red-headed orphan she and her brother Matthew adopt. For decades, girls have agreed, eagerly reading every book in Lucy Maud Montgomery's series that chronicles Anne's coming of age."--Baker & Taylor.
3) Black Beauty
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"Black Beauty is a hardworking horse with a lively spirit. As he grows from a young colt to a handsome stallion, he has many different owners. Some owners are kind and gentle, while others treat him poorly. Will Black Beauty be able to find an owner who will care for him with respect?"--back cover
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"When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious, neglected garden. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its secrets . . . and make it blossom once again."--Publisher marketing.
7) White Fang
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An abridged version of the adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man.
12) Greek myths
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From Icarus's legendary flight to Orpheus's trip to the underworld, this edition introduces young readers to classic Greek myths.
15) Treasure Island
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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.
16) Moby-Dick
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An abridged retelling of the adventures of a young seaman when he joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod, led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.
19) Little women
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Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the adventures of the four March sisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Jo--as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.