Gulliver's Travels
10 best books like Gulliver's Travels (Martin Woodside): Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Peter Pan (Classic Starts), Heidi, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Classic Starts Series), Pinocchio, Little Women, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Peter Pan, Around the World in 80 Days
Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems
| Author | Marilyn Singer |
| ISBN | 0525479015 |
What’s brewing when two favorites—poetry and fairy tales—are turned (literally) on their heads? It’s a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories. First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read...
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts.
The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with...
| Author | Tania Zamorsky |
| ISBN | 1402754213 |
""A""ll children grow up. All except one." "That special child is Peter Pan, and since making his debut on the stage in 1904, this eternal youth has carried boys and girls off to magical, marvelous Neverland. It's a trip that all kids want to make, and with this easy-to-read version of the classic, everyone...
| Author | Lisa Church |
| ISBN | 1402736916 |
When Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone’s surprise, the two grow to love each otherand Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri’s charming storyand spirited heroinehave...
| Author | Kathleen Olmstead |
| ISBN | 1402745745 |
Doctor Dolittle is a very special vetbecause he knows how to talk to the animals! So when he hears that there’s a terrible sickness hurting all the monkeys in Africa, the good doctor knows he must go and help them. Soon he’s off on an exciting adventure across the seas in this superb retelling...
| Author | Tania Zamorsky |
| ISBN | 1402745818 |
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio’s...
| Author | Deanna McFadden |
| ISBN | 1402712367 |
I don’t really know how to rate this book! I’m so glad there is an abridged version I could read to my daughter at this point, but I was disappointed with the writing and storytelling. Having just read the Little House books it was a bit of a let down. However, the story and relationships in it are still...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
| Author | Nick Bullard |
| ISBN | 0194228789 |
Tom Sawyer does not like school. He does not like work, and he never wants to get out of bed in the morning. But he likes swimming and fishing, and having adventures with his friends. And he has a lot of adventures. One night, he and his friend Huck Finn go to the graveyard to look for ghosts. They don’t see...
| Author | Robert Sabuda |
| ISBN | 0689853645 |
Readers will delight in this retelling of the classic story of Neverland, pirates, and flying. Robert Sabuda's elegant text and paper engineering give new life to favorite charcters like Tinkerbell, Wendy, Michael, and John, and, of course, Peter Pan. Sabuda's beautiful pop-ups are further complemented...
| Author | Deanna McFadden |
| ISBN | 1402736894 |
This book kind of categorize itself into the adventure, action, and mystery genre. It's about a rich man who made a bet with other rich people at his reform club, about whether if it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days. During his journey, he was followed by an English detective who thought...
| Author | Oliver Ho |
| ISBN | 1402724993 |
“We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an indelible image...
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up
| Author | Robert Sabuda |
| ISBN | 0689817517 |
Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches...
The Jungle Book (Classic Starts Series)
| Author | Lisa Church |
| ISBN | 1402745761 |
One of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black panther; shiver at the vicious tiger...
| Author | Chris Tait |
| ISBN | 1402713185 |
Treasure Island is one of my favorite book after i finish the story. It tells about Jim Hawkins, a young adventurer had to find pirate's treasure somewhere where no one ever been there. At first, when i read this book i don't really like it because it's about pirates and finding treasure. But since i read...
Robinson Crusoe (Classic Starts)
| Author | Deanna McFadden |
| ISBN | 1402726643 |
Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced...
"The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris have never been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happen there? Why did everyone flee from it in fear?" This gripping story about the "opera ghost" and the beautiful singer he loves launched one of the most popular musicals in Broadway...
| Author | Martha Hailey DuBose |
| ISBN | 1402713193 |
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect...
The Three Musketeers (Classic Starts)
| Author | Oliver Ho |
| ISBN | 1402736959 |
"All for one and one for all!" That's the rallying cry of the Musketeers--guards of the French King--and the call to adventure for young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet Musketeer D'Artagnan use their wits and their...
The Swiss Family Robinson (Classic Starts Series)
| Author | Chris Tait |
| ISBN | 1402736940 |
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, "The Swiss Family Robinson" entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous...
| Author | Lisa Church |
| ISBN | 1402711441 |
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: " Classic Starts." The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. "Classic Starts" treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the...
