Akron Public Library

"A swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derring-do, it is set in France during the 1620s and richly populated with romantic heroes, unattainable heroines, kings, queens, cavaliers, and criminals in a whirl of adventure, espionage, conspiracy, murder, vengeance, love, scandal, and suspense. Dumas transforms major and minor historical figures into larger-than-life characters: the brave d'Artagnan, an impetuous young man in pursuit of glory; the...

The author uses rebuses to retell the Aesop fable about a young boy whose false cries for help bring him to an unfortunate end.

"A boy and his father have an eventful and exciting day at the circus, told in 50 preprimer words"--P. 30.

A boy and his pet dragon celebrate Valentine's Day by noticing all the red things they see, making Valentines, and eating a Valentine cake. Includes reading activities.

Simple text and illustrations portray a small dog getting ready for bed, sleeping, dreaming, and waking up.

Growing Up! Young David Copperfield, orphaned as a child, abandoned by a vicious stepfather, must learn to make a life for himself. In Charles Dickens' brilliant novel, we learn of David's early harsh years... his adoption by his eccentric aunt... his betrayal by a childhood friend... the pressures of starting a career... immature, young love... and finally career success and personal happiness. Charles Dickens' sensitive portrayal of David's early...

After the untimely death of his parent, little James finds life with Aunts Sponge and Spiker miserable until a magic potion produces an enormous peach which becomes his new and exciting home.