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Juvenile Classics
Writers like Mark Twain and Robert Louis Stevenson created stories of adventure and intrigue that captures the imagination of the young reader. Other authors include: E.B. White, Lucy Maude Montgomery, Anna Sewell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, and others.
Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
"Alice in Wonderland," by Lewis Carrol, was first published in 1865 to immediate success. Often considered a children's book, the book has been adapted to movies, and many other formats.
War of the Worlds, The
H.G. Wells published "The War of the Worlds" in 1898, and the book has since been adapted to comic books, radio, film, stage, and even computer games.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Read "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," by Mark Twain.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
Read "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," by Lewis Carroll.
Around the World in 80 Days - Jules Verne
Read "Around the World in 80 Days," by Jules Verne.
Books About "Treasure Island"
"Treasure Island" is Robert Louis Stevenson's story about Jim Hawkins and his adventures with murderous pirates. Read about Long John Silver, and the rest of the pirate gang in this tale.
Books About Huckleberry Finn
Originally published in 1884, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is the journey of a young boy down the Mississippi River. Huck encounters thieves, murders, and various adventures. The book has also encountered censorship...
Books About Pirate Literature
Pirates have captured our imaginations with their adventures at sea, with bloody battles and buried treasures. Read about pirate literature.
Classics in Science Fiction
They are the stories about space, other worlds, the future, and ourselves. Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and other writers created the earliest works in science fiction.
Little Women - Louisa May Alcott
Read "Little Women," by Louisa May Alcott.
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
Read "Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain
Read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," by Mark Twain.
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Read "The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe.