Classics Collection
by Jules Verne
A German professor and his nephew believe they can travel to the center of the earth through volcanic tubes.
by Louisa May Alcott
This compilation includes stories such as: "Flower Fables," "Hospital Sketches," "Eight Cousins," "Jack and Jill," and "A Garland for Little Girls."
by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Lily Cardew develops a romantic relationship with Willy Cameron despite her family's disapproval of his lack of money or success.
by Anna Katharine Green
A young woman working as a domestic servant disappears from a wealthy household in New York City, and the police begin their search to find her.
by Lewis Carroll
Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers an amazing land full of strange creatures ruled by the wicked Queen of Hearts.
by Hans Christian Andersen
A compilation of stories including "The Sandman," "The Emporer's New Clothes," and "The Little Match Girl."
by Leo Tolstoy
Anna is unhappy in her marriage to a powerful politician. When she falls in love with a dashing young officer, she must endure the criticism of others.
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert want to adopt a practical young boy; however, they mistakenly receive a spirited and troublesome Anne Shirley.
by Jules Verne
Eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days, much to the astonishment of his London Club.
by Anna Sewell
A magnificent horse shares his experiences of life in Victorian England, particularly the cruel treatment which animals receive by their owners.
by Alexandre Dumas, Fils
Armond Duval falls hopelessly in love with an expensive prostitute, and he must decide whether to uphold his reputation or live a scorned life with his love.
by Edgar Allan Poe
Poe combines horror, mystery, and science fiction to create 73 short stories and poems.
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Raskolnikov kills two people in the belief that some people are "extraordinary" and have the right to kill others in order to improve the state of the world.
by Anna Katharine Green
The small town of Shelby is shaken when a man by the name of Etheridge is found beaten to death.
by Charles Dickens
This book follows the life of David Copperfield from his childhood into adulthood.
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Alonso Quixano enjoys reading books of high culture, romance, and chivalry, but he eventually loses his mind while attempting to create justice in the world.
by L. Frank Baum
After a tornado Dorothy falls into the Land of Manaboos where she and three newfound friends journey to find the Wizard of Oz, of whom they have special requests.
by Bram Stoker
Count Dracula is a vampire who terrifies the countryside in his quest for human blood, but the residents soon learn his real identity and vow to destroy him.
by Mary Shelley
A scientist creates a monster with pieces of corpses, but the monster develops a mind of its own and comes to despise its creator.
by The Brothers Grimm
This collection of over 200 German folktales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Snow White" are well known for their creepy imagery and tone.
by Jonathan Swift
During his travels an Englishman encounters tiny people, giants, sorcerers, and horses who control humans.
by Joseph Conrad
Captain Charles Marlow describes his experience transporting ivory along the Congo River in Africa, where he encounters many instances of ruin and destruction.
by Charlotte Bronte
A poor, abused orphan named Jane uses her cleverness and perseverance to win the affection of the man she loves.
by Victor Hugo
Ex-convict Jean-Valjean struggles to find redemption after his release from a 19-year prison sentence for stealing food for his starving family.
by Louisa May Alcott
The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War.
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Professor Challenger heads an expedition to examine an isolated plateau in the Amazon jungle where they find ape-men, dinosaurs, and monsters.
by Jane Austen
Fanny is a poor, young girl who is rebuffed by society; however, she earns the admiration and love of her cousin.
by Herman Melville
Captain Ahab is fueled by his desire to kill the great white whale that tore off his leg leads, but his attempts lead to disaster.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver escapes from the miserable workhouse where he's spent his childhood and travels to London, where he befriends Artful Dodger, Fagin, and their group of thieves.
by Jane Austen
The beautiful, young Elizabeth falls in love with Mr. Darcy, but he must control his pride while she tries to overcome her prejudice.
by Daniel Defoe
When Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island, he builds a house, grows crops, and saves the life of a native.
by Jane Austen
Elinor and Marianne are sisters. Elinor is a sensible, rational girl while her younger sister is wildly romantic.
by D. H. Lawrence
Torn between his passion for two women and his abiding attachment to his mother, young Paul Morel struggles with his desire to please everyone.
by Arthur Conan Doyle
This volume contains 12 short stories. Each begins in a logical way but soon drifts into mystery and intrigue which Sherlock Homes must investigate.
by Mark Twain
Huck Finn befriends Jim, a runaway slave, and the two travel down the Mississippi River on a raft and share many interesting experiences along the way.
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Twelve fascinating stories recount the investigations of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they try to solve crimes in Victorian London.
by Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer is a mischievous boy in a 19th Century Mississippi town. He skips school, witnesses a crime, hunts for pirate treasure, and gets lost in a cave.
by Edith Wharton
Three wealthy New Yorkers become immersed in a tragic love triangle.
by Jack London
A dog named Buck is stolen and forced to work as an Alaskan sled dog, fighting, stealing, and killing in order to survive.
by Geoffrey Chaucer
A group of pilgrims embark on a long journey, and each of the characters reflects the irony and criticism of the church of that time.
by Alexandre Dumas
Edmond Dantes is imprisoned on a false political charge. He makes a daring escape, finds the treasure of Monte Cristo, and seeks revenge upon his enemies.
by Dante Alighieri
A pilgrim named Dante receives help from Virgil, the Roman poet, as they journey through Purgatory on their way to Heaven.
by Sax Rohmer
Chinese Dr. Fu Manchu attempts to capture the best engineers in Europe and take them back to China in order to carry out his criminal schemes.
by Herbert George Wells
A scientist creates a serum to render himself invisible, but he can't reverse it. This intolerable state and his inability to do anything about it drives him to madness and murder.
by Rudyard Kipling
After getting lost in the jungle, Mowgli is adopted into a family of wolves where he learns jungle law, the importance of loyalty, and survival skills.
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
After the death of her parents, Mary is sent to live in her uncle's great, lonely house on the Moors, where she discovers the key to a Secret Garden.
by Alexandre Dumas père
A young man named D'Artagnan goes to Paris to join the Musketeers, whom he considers his friends for life, to derail a plot to take control of France.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim Hawkins searches for the buried treasure of the notorious pirate, Captain Flint.
by Jules Verne
After ships are threatened by a mysterious object under the sea, Captain Nemo uses his submarine, the Nautilus, to search for answers.
by Emily Bronte
A servant at Wuthering Heights narrates to a curious house guest the intriguing history of the unlikely love affair between Catherine and the miscreant Heathcliff.
