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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Kulling, Monica 83450 EN LG 3.3 1.0 F 10669 N N - - - An adaptation of the Mark Twain classic, this book follows the adventures and pranks of a mischievous boy growing up in a nineteenth-century Mississippi River town as he witnesses a crime, hunts for pirates' treasure, and becomes lost in a cave.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: With a Discussion of Friendship

McCabe, Suzanne 68153 EN MG 3.5 2.0 F 16703 N N - - - This abridged version of the Mark Twain classic is about a boy and a runaway slave and their adventures as they float down the Mississippi River on a raft.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Bowen, Carl 120186 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2859 N N - - - In this retelling of Jules Verne's classic tale, scientist Pierre Aronnax and his crew are taken hostage by Captain Nemo, the leader of a high-tech submarine who is not what he seems to be, and the men must decide whether to escape or trust Nemo.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Conaway, Judith 83145 EN LG 3.4 1.0 F 8471 N N - - - This adaptation of the Jules Verne classic describes an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and the undersea world, which anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century.

The 3 Little Pigs Piumini, Roberto 130859 EN LG 3.7 0.5 F 813 N N - - - This retelling of the famous story about the three little pigs and the adventures they have with the mischievous wolf.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Saddleback)

Twain, Mark 122186 EN MG 3.4 1.0 F 6074 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this adventurous tale takes place on the Mississippi River during the mid-1800s involving a rebellious young man, a runaway slave, and a variety of humorous and unforgettable characters.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Enderle, Dotti 135393 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 15442 N N - - - This retelling of the Mark Twain classic describes the adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they float down the Mississippi River on a raft.

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Around the World in Eighty Days (Saddleback)

Verne, Jules 122181 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 5563 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this classic tale follows the 1872 adventures of Phileas Fogg, who bets that he can go around the world in eighty days, a then unheard of record time.

Anne of Green Gables Felder, Deborah G. 83442 EN LG 3.5 2.0 F 13313 N N - - - In an adaptation of the L.M. Montgomery classic, Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.

Black Beauty Dubowski, Cathy East

83443 EN LG 3.6 1.0 F 7391 N N - - - In this adaptation of the Anna Sewell classic, a horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

The Best of Poe (Saddleback) Poe, Edgar Allan 122187 EN MG 3.9 1.0 F 5212 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this compilation presents four of Edgar Allan Poe's best loved classics.

Alice in Wonderland Loehr, Mallory 135368 EN LG 3.7 1.0 F 10538 N N - - - This book is a shortened, simplified version of the tale in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mullarkey, Lisa 135395 EN MG 3.6 2.0 F 14306 N N - - - This retelling of the Mark Twain classic recounts the adventures of a mischievous young boy and his friends growing up in a Mississippi River town in the nineteenth century.

Anansi Gleeson, Brian 102261 EN LG 3.1 0.5 F 3001 N N - - - Two Jamaican folk tales in which Anansi the spider practices his trickery on others.

Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass: Retold from the Lewis Carroll Original

Mason, Eva 143123 EN MG 3.6 3.0 F 18828 N N - - - This abridged version retells the stories of Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole and steps through a mirror, experiencing unusual adventures with a variety of nonsensical characters along the way.

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A Christmas Carol Mullarkey, Lisa 139718 EN MG 3.9 2.0 F 14921 N N - - - In this retelling of Charles Dickens's classic, a miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.

A Christmas Carol (Saddleback) Dickens, Charles 122179 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 6178 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this heartwarming classic relates the experiences of a miserly old man who reluctantly learns the true meaning of love, giving, and Christmas.

Captains Courageous Greene, Janice 143838 EN MG 3.8 2.0 F 12970 N N - - - This adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale follows an American millionaire's son who is saved from drowning by a New England fishing schooner and forced to prove his worth to the captain and crew.

Black Beauty Owens, L.L. 109985 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2543 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic Anna Sewell tale, Black Beauty grows up in the fields and horse meadows of Victorian England. His peaceful childhood fades away as he faces human cruelty in a world that cares little for the happiness of animals.

Black Beauty (Saddleback) Sewell, Anna 122182 EN MG 3.8 1.0 F 6158 N N - - - In graphic novel format, the author tells this unforgettable story, which takes place in nineteenth-century England, through the eyes of a magnificent, beautiful, proud, and well-bred horse, Black Beauty.

Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow

Sewell, Anna 110471 EN LG 3.2 0.5 F 397 N N - - - This illustrated book is based on excerpts from the nineteenth century classic BLACK BEAUTY, relating the experiences of a young horse as he explores his home, plays with other colts, and learns from his loving mother to be gentle and good.

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Dracula Conner, Daniel 131630 EN MG 3.8 0.5 F 1842 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this book is based on the Bram Stoker classic in which young Jonathan Harker first meets and then must destroy Count Dracula in order to save those closest to himself.

Dracula (Saddleback) Stoker, Bram 122184 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 6177 N N - - - In graphic novel format, Transylvania's most feared creature, Dracula, is followed as he changes from wolf to bat, and the mystery of vampires is explored.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Saddleback)

Stevenson, Robert Louis

122183 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 5392 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this classic tale of haunting terror surrounds Dr. Henry Jekyll, who discovers the ability to split his dual nature into two separate identities, one good and one evil.

Cinderella Piumini, Roberto 130852 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1043 N N - - - This retelling of the familiar tale about a beautiful girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but wins the heart of the Prince with a little help from her fairy godmother.

Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe: I Go to Sea

Long, Christopher E. 120386 EN LG 3.4 0.5 F 1185 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classic tale, a young Englishman is stranded on a small island where he makes a new life for himself.

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes: The Man-Child

Denton, Shannon Eric

120387 EN LG 3.0 0.5 F 757 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classic tale, a boy raised by an ape learns to survive in the jungle.

The Emperor's Birthday Suit Wheeler, Cindy 30721 EN LG 3.0 0.5 F 877 N N - - - The Emperor loved new clothes and for his birthday two clever tailors made him a new suit. Find out what the Emperor ends up wearing.

The Fisherman and the Genie Fein, Eric 137807 EN MG 3.2 0.5 F 2617 N N - - - This book is the legendary tale of an evil Persian king who marries a new wife each day and then kills her the next morning. To stop this murderous ruler, a brave woman named Scheherazade risks her own life and marries the king but not without a plan.

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Frankenstein (Graphic Revolve) Burgan, Michael 116527 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 3134 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic tale FRANKENSTEIN, Victor Frankenstein has created something amazing and horrible at the same time, a living being out of dead flesh and bone. His creation, however, turns out to be a monster!

Frankenstein: With a Discussion of Tolerance

Arneson, D.J. 68151 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 13567 N N - - - This abridged version of the Mary Shelley classic is about a monster who develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator.

Frankenstein Enderle, Dotti 135388 EN MG 3.2 2.0 F 15271 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic Mary Shelley tale, the young student Victor Frankenstein's attempt to create life unleashes forces beyond his control and sets into motion a long and tragic chain of events.

Frankenstein Genco, Elizabeth 118206 EN MG 3.6 0.5 F 3178 N N - - - This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, whose medical experiments created a horrible monster.

Great Expectations Kulling, Monica 83444 EN LG 3.5 2.0 F 11869 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, Pip, an orphan growing up in Victorian England, is given the means to become a gentleman by an unknown benefactor and learns that appearances can be deceiving.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Piumini, Roberto 130853 EN LG 3.5 0.5 F 843 N N - - - This retelling of a golden haired girl's encounter with three bears while she is exploring their cottage in the forest.

The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Saddleback)

Doyle, Arthur Conan 122189 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 7214 N N - - - In this graphic novel, detective Sherlock Holmes, along with his trusted companion Dr. Watson, solve two intriguing mysteries.

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Heidi (Adapted) Spyri, Johanna 137287 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1779 N N - - - This illustrated adaptation of the classic novel tells the story of a Swiss orphan who is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.

Great Stories of Courage Reit, Seymour 112955 EN MG 3.4 1.0 F 5518 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including THE CALL OF THE WILD, THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, and TREASURE ISLAND.

Great Heroes Reit, Seymour 112954 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 4242 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including THE LEGENDS OF KING ARTHUR, DON QUIXOTE, and THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES.

Gulliver's Travels Lemke, Donald 120188 EN MG 3.2 0.5 F 2818 N N - - - In this retelling of Jonathan Swift's classic tale, Lemuel Gulliver recounts his travels and adventures on the island of Lilliput, where he is captured by tiny creatures, and in the country of Blefuscu, where he encounters an army of giants.

Heidi Mullarkey, Lisa 147173 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 14832 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classic Johanna Spyri story, a Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to become an invalid girl's companion in the city.

Hansel and Gretel Piumini, Roberto 130854 EN LG 3.8 0.5 F 854 N N - - - This retelling of the tale of two children who become lost in the woods, yet find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch who wants to eat them.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles Powell, Martin 123857 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2696 N N - - - Late one night, Sir Charles Baskerville is attacked, possibly by the Hound of the Baskervilles, a legendary creature that haunts the nearby town, outside his castle in Dartmouth, England. Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective, is on the case.

Historical Adventure Barker, Henry 112956 EN MG 3.9 1.0 F 8892 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, and THE PRISONER OF ZENDA.

Heidi: A Timeless Story of Childhood

Coats, Lucy 45945 EN LG 3.8 0.5 F 2728 N N - - - Heidi loves her carefree life on a Swiss mountain farm with her grandfather. But then she has to go live in the big city.

Huckleberry Finn Francis, Pauline 132993 EN MG 3.9 1.0 F 8869 N N - - - This retelling of Mark Twain's classic presents the adventures of a young boy and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Cerasini, Marc 83451 EN LG 3.9 2.0 F 16064 N N - - - This book is a retelling of the classic Victor Hugo tale, set in medieval Paris, of Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, and his struggles to save the beautiful gypsy dancer Esmeralda from being unjustly executed.

Humpty Dumpty Eagle, Kin 40904 EN LG 3.3 0.5 F 441 N N - - - This story is a retold version of the classic nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty."

Huckleberry Finn Edwards, June 88297 EN LG 3.7 1.0 F 8016 N N - - N A 19th-century boy, floating down the Mississippi River on a raft with a runaway slave, becomes involved with a feuding family, two scoundrels pretending to be royalty, and Tom Sawyer's aunt, who mistakes him for Tom.

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Jane Eyre Francis, Pauline 129718 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 8231 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Charlotte Brontë's novel in which an orphaned young English woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester.

Jane Eyre Gerver, Jane E. 83445 EN LG 3.8 2.0 F 17212 N N - - - In early nineteenth-century England, an orphaned young woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester. This book is adapted from the classic by Charlotte Brontë.

The Invisible Man Dunn, Joeming 131635 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2092 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this book is based on the H.G. Wells classic in which a quiet English country village is disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who keeps his face hidden and his back to everyone. The text contains violence.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Saddleback)

Hugo, Victor Marie 122803 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 5479 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this tale tells how Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell ringer of medieval Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, struggles to save the beautiful gypsy dancer La Esmeralda from being unjustly executed.

Jack and the Beanstalk Bofill, Francesc 19997 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 701 N N - - - This is a retelling of the classic story of the boy who climbs a beanstalk and outwits a giant.

The Invisible Man (Saddleback) Wells, H.G. 122804 EN MG 3.1 1.0 F 5473 N N - - - In this graphic novel, when a brilliant scientist discovers an invisibility formula, he turns to a life of crime, stealing and terrorizing the public.

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Johann David Wyss' Swiss Family Robinson: Shipwrecked

Helfers, John 120389 EN LG 3.1 0.5 F 922 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classical tale, a shipwrecked family imaginatively adapt to life on an island with abundant animal and plant life.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Dunn, Joeming 131633 EN MG 3.4 0.5 F 1425 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this book is based on the Jules Verne classic in which a group of people journey into the crater of a volcano to find the center of Earth.

Jane Eyre (Saddleback) Brontë, Charlotte 122792 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 6287 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this tale tells how an orphaned young English woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester.

Jane Eyre: With a Discussion of Responsibility

Thomson, Sara 68124 EN MG 3.9 2.0 F 17649 N N - - N This abridged version of the Charlotte Brontë classic describes Jane Eyre's experience as a governess for the remote Mr. Rochester in nineteenth-century England.

The Jungle Book Bowen, Carl 130966 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 3392 N N - - - In this retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, a pack of wolves discover a young boy in the jungles of India. They name the boy Mowgli and protect him against dangers, including Shere Kan, the most savage tiger in the jungle.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Miller, Davis Worth 116528 EN MG 3.6 0.5 F 3331 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic tale JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, Axel and his uncle find a note that describes a path to Earth's center. The men climb deep inside a volcano and discover amazing wonders. The coauthor is Katherine McLean Brevard.

Journey to the Center of the Earth (Saddleback)

Verne, Jules 122793 EN MG 3.4 1.0 F 4379 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this tale tells how Axel and his uncle find a note that describes a path to Earth's center. The men climb deep inside a volcano and discover amazing wonders.

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Hoena, Blake A. 120190 EN MG 3.1 0.5 F 1993 N N - - - In this retelling of Washington Irving's classic tale, schoolmaster Ichabod Crane ignores the scary stories of a headless horseman who haunts the village of Tarrytown and attempts to cross Sleepy Hollow to reach his beloved, who lives on the other side.

Kidnapped (Saddleback) Stevenson, Robert Louis

122794 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 7138 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this tale tells how after being betrayed and kidnapped aboard a ship, young David Balfour must endure the dangers of the high seas. He escapes to the Scottish highlands only to find himself wrongly accused of murder.

Kidnapped Greene, Janice 143843 EN MG 3.9 2.0 F 13050 N N - - - This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's KIDNAPPED shares the tale of sixteen-year-old David Balfour, who after being kidnapped by his uncle, escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Hall, M.C. 109986 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2641 N N - - - In a world of wizards, giants, and dragons, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are the only defense against the forces of evil that threaten the kingdom of Camelot.

The Last of the Mohicans (Saddleback)

Cooper, James Fenimore

122805 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 6112 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this story tells how a Mohican brave struggles to protect two English girls from an evil Huron during the French and Indian War in upstate New York.

The Last of the Mohicans Martin, Les 83452 EN LG 3.0 1.0 F 10326 N N - - - This simplified retelling of the James Fenimore Cooper story describes the exploits of a young white man and his Mohican Indian friends during the French and Indian War.

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Mississippi River Blues: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Abbott, Tony 60572 EN MG 3.8 3.0 F 24904 N N - - - When Mrs. Figglehopper's autographed page of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER falls between the library's zapper gates, Devin and Frankie have no choice but to dive in after it. Through the crack, they are transported right into Mark Twain's book.

The Man in the Iron Mask (Saddleback)

Dumas, Alexandre 122806 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 5674 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this is the tale of the four Musketeers' final adventure in which they plot to replace King Louis XIV of France with the masked prisoner in the Bastille believed to be Louis's falsely imprisoned twin brother and the true king.

The Little Engine That Could Piper, Watty 5477 EN LG 3.5 0.5 F 1167 N N N - N The story of the little blue engine that thought she could pull the heavy train and did.

Les Misérables Kulling, Monica 24956 EN LG 3.3 2.0 F 12350 N N - - - Trying to forget his past and live an honest life, escaped convict Jean Valjean risks his freedom to take care of a motherless young girl during a period of political unrest in Paris. This book is adapted from the classic by Victor Hugo.

The Little Match Girl San José, Christine 60642 EN LG 3.5 0.5 F 692 N N - - - The wares of the poor little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life. This is a retelling of the original story by Hans Christian Andersen.

Little Women Kulling, Monica 83446 EN LG 3.4 2.0 F 12739 N N - - - An adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic, this book chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England.

Little Red Riding Hood Piumini, Roberto 130855 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 786 N N - - - This retelling of the folktale in which a little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother.

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Murder & Mystery Lowry, Shannon 112957 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 6006 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, MACBETH, and THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Moby Dick (Saddleback) Melville, Herman 122802 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 3853 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this tale is the exciting story about Captain Ahab's compelling obsession to get his revenge and defeat the great white whale.

Moby Dick Espinosa, Rod 118194 EN LG 3.5 0.5 F 1593 N N - - - This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel MOBY DICK, which is about a sea captain intent upon killing the great white whale.

The Mutiny on Board H.M.S. Bounty (Saddleback)

Bligh, William 122807 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 3905 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this book retells the accounts of the most famous mutiny in sea history, when a group of Captain Bligh's men, led by Fletcher Christian, forced Bligh from his ship onto a small launch and cast him adrift into the sea.

Oliver Twist: Retold from the Charles Dickens Original

Olmstead, Kathleen 105127 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 17751 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the adventures of an orphan boy who is forced to practice thievery and live a life of crime in nineteenth-century London.

Oliver Twist Mullarkey, Lisa 142366 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 14738 N N - - - This book is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' story about a young orphan boy in nineteenth-century England who lives in the squalid surroundings of a workhouse until he becomes involved with a gang of thieves. The plot contains violence.

The Mysterious Island (Saddleback)

Verne, Jules 122822 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 6146 N N - - - In this graphic novel version of this early science fiction thriller, the heroes use science and natural resources of the island to create a safe life.

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Pinocchio Piumini, Roberto 130856 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 1378 N N - - - This retelling of the tale in which an old woodworker decides to make a wooden boy to keep him company.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Piumini, Roberto 140744 EN LG 3.8 0.5 F 941 N N - - - A pied piper rids the city of Hamelin of rats in this retelling of the classic tale.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Conner, Daniel 131637 EN MG 3.5 0.5 F 2719 N N - - - This graphic novel is based on the Oscar Wilde classic in which an incredibly handsome young man in Victorian England retains his youthful appearance over the years while his portrait reflects his age and evil soul as he pursues a life of corruption.

The Phantom of the Opera Mullarkey, Lisa 139726 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 14742 N N - - - In this retelling of Gaston Leroux's classic, a disfigured musical genius, living under the Paris Opera House, uses music to win the love of a beautiful opera singer.

Peter Pan Dubowski, Cathy East

75363 EN LG 3.0 1.0 F 7783 N N - - - This retelling of the adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up, simplifies the classic J.M. Barrie tale for younger readers.

Peter and the Wolf Wiencirz, Gerlinde 31104 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 1150 N N - - - Based on Sergei Prokofiev's symphony, this picture book introduces a new generation of youngsters to the exciting story of Peter, who helps save his friends from the wolf's jaws.

Petunia Duvoisin, Roger 30640 EN LG 3.1 0.5 F 1310 N N - - N Petunia, the farm goose, realizes that just to carry a book under her arm does not provide her with wisdom until she reads it.

Peter Pan Mullarkey, Lisa 135392 EN MG 3.8 2.0 F 14337 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic J.M. Barrie tale, children learn to fly, mermaids frolic, and little lost boys find their home at last.

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The Prince and the Pauper: Retold from the Mark Twain Original

Olmstead, Kathleen 113713 EN MG 3.9 3.0 F 18658 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the Mark Twain classic in which young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places and each learns something about the other's very different station in life.

Puss in Boots Piumini, Roberto 130857 EN LG 3.8 0.5 F 1181 N N - - - This retelling of the tale about the clever cat who helps his poor master win fame, fortune, and the hand of a beautiful princess.

The Prince and the Pauper (Saddleback)

Clemens, Samuel 122823 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 5541 N N - - - Two boys, one a prince, the other a pauper, look so much alike that no one can tell them apart. When they switch places, the prince discovers what it is like to be poor and hungry in his own kingdom.

Pollyanna Leighton, Marian 30550 EN MG 3.8 2.0 F 14394 N N - - N In this retelling of the classic Eleanor H. Porter tale, orphaned eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.

Pollyanna: Retold from the Eleanor H. Porter Original

Olmstead, Kathleen 113711 EN MG 3.5 3.0 F 19382 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the tale of orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna, who moves in with stern and wealthy Aunt Polly and brings happiness to her aunt and other members of the community through her philosophy of gladness.

Robin Hood Dunn, Joe 118196 EN LG 3.2 0.5 F 1281 N N - - - This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of Howard Pyle's ROBIN HOOD, who, along with his merry men from Sherwood Forest, helps to save the kingdom for King Richard.

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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad Powell, Martin 137808 EN MG 3.3 0.5 F 3261 N N - - - This book is the tale of Sinbad the sailor, who goes to sea in search of great riches and discovers even greater adventures.

Row Row Row Your Boat Trapani, Iza 40906 EN LG 3.7 0.5 F 317 N N - - - This is a retold version of the classic, "Row, Row, Row, Your Boat."

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Bunsen, Rick 41371 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 1066 N N - - - This book tells the adventures that Rudolph went through at the North Pole.

Robin Hood Ingle, Annie 83449 EN LG 3.2 1.0 F 8139 N N - - - Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and the merry outlaws of Sherwood Forest repeatedly outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham and help the poor. This book is adapted from the classic by Howard Pyle.

Romeo and Juliet (Saddleback) Shakespeare, William

122821 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 4494 N N - - - In this graphic novel version of Shakespeare's most well-known love story, true love blossoms, even in the unfriendly setting of hatred and feuding.

The Secret Garden: With a Discussion of Compassion

Speregen, Devra Newberger

68131 EN MG 3.9 2.0 F 16677 N N - - - An abridged version of the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this book describes the mysteries of a locked garden for Mary and her invalid cousin on the Yorkshire moors.

The Selfish Giant Piumini, Roberto 140746 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1196 N N - - - A selfish giant decides to share his garden in this retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic tale.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Reit, Seymour 112958 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 5980 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including FRANKENSTEIN, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, and 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.

The Secret Garden Francis, Pauline 129761 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 8166 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel in which ten-year-old Mary lives in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

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Tales of American Indians Hall, Peg 2212 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 8985 N N - - N This book retells the myths and legends of the American Indians.

Tales of Africa Tolson, Nancy 24578 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 7110 N N - - N Retold timeless classics from Africa, including, "Ananse Goes to Work" and "The Snake and the Flea."

Tales of Africa II Hall, Peg 2211 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 9002 N N - - N Experience the stories that have been told time and again about different African cultures and their beliefs.

The Story of Little Babaji Bannerman, Helen 34052 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1058 N N - - - Little Babaji faces a succession of huge, luxuriously supple tigers whose eventual meltdown provides him, Papaji, and sari-clad Mamaji with a supper of pancakes.

The Story of Babar Brunhoff, Jean de 34898 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1192 N N - - N This is the story of Babar's adventures after is mother is killed by a hunter and he sets out on his own.

Snow White Piumini, Roberto 130858 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 950 N N - - - This retelling of the traditional tale in which a princess escapes from her wicked stepmother by hiding out in the home of seven hospitable dwarves.

The Swiss Family Robinson (Saddleback)

Wyss, Johann 122826 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 5962 N N - - - The Robinson family is shipwrecked on a desert island where they use their resourcefulness, good humor, and hard work to build a good life.

Tales of Aesop Douglas, Karen Berg 2216 EN MG 3.9 1.0 F 10086 N N - - N Revisit the fables that have been retold for centuries. Try to find the hidden meaning in the stories.

A Tale of Two Cities (Saddleback) Dickens, Charles 122820 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 5171 N N - - - During the perilous French Revolution, the lives of two men who look alike are entwined: One is in danger of being beheaded by the guillotine, and the other, a hero who sacrifices his own life for his friend.

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Potter, Beatrix 132388 EN LG 3.5 0.5 F 1137 N N - - - This book presents the story of a little mouse's funny house, the visitors she has there, and how she finally rids herself of the untidy, messy ones.

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Tales of Greek Mythology Owens, L.L. 2215 EN MG 3.4 1.0 F 8807 N N - - N This retells greek mythology which explains many things like common human thoughts, feelings, and struggles.

Tales of Greek Mythology (Vol. 2) Owens, L.L. 2213 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 7958 N N - - N This book retells stories of Greek Mythology.

Tales of Jack London Shields, Charles 24587 EN MG 3.5 2.0 F 16422 N N - - N A variety of tales by Jack London, including "To Build a Fire" and "Desperation."

Tales of Beauty Owens, L.L. 24580 EN MG 3.6 1.0 F 9259 N N - - N Retold timeless classics of beauty, including "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Ugly Duckling."

Tales of Edgar Allen Poe Owens, L.L. 24583 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 9769 N N - - N Retold timeless classics of Edgar Allen Poe, including "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Oval Portrait."

Tales of Enchantment Douglas, Karen Berg 24584 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 10215 N N - - N Retold timeless classics of enchantment, including, "Aladdin" and " The Magic Lamp."

Tales of Sherlock Holmes Owens, L.L. 24590 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 11150 N N - - N Timeless classic tales by Sherlock Holmes, including "The Speckled Band" and "The Three Students."

Tales of Silliness Kuharski, Janice 24591 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 11020 N N - - N Retold timeless classics of silliness, including "The Six Sillies" and "Lazy Jack."

Tales of Louisa May Alcott Owens, L.L. 24588 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 10085 N N - - N Retold timeless classics of Louisa May Alcott, including "Tabby's Tablecloth" and "Annie's Dream."

Tales of Mark Twain Hall, Peg 24589 EN MG 3.0 1.0 F 9582 N N - - N Retold timeless classics by the author Mark Twain, including "A medieval Romance" and "The Glorious Whitewasher."

Tales of Rudyard Kipling Owens, L.L. 2209 EN MG 3.3 2.0 F 11371 N N - - N The worlds of humans and animals collide when you take an adventure in the jungle and sea.

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The Three Musketeers (Saddleback)

Dumas, Alexandre 122827 EN MG 3.4 1.0 F 4888 N N - - - This graphic novel version of the Alexandre Dumas classic exemplifies the camaraderie and loyalty the musketeers had to their king, queen, and country.

The Three Musketeers Felder, Deborah G. 83454 EN LG 3.8 2.0 F 13640 N N - - - In seventeenth-century France, young d'Artagnan initially quarrels with then befriends three musketeers and joins them in trying to outwit the enemies of the king and queen. This book is adapted from the classic by Alexandre Dumas.

Tales of Yore Kuharski, Janice 2214 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 9218 N N - - N This book retells the story of Blue Beard, Rumpelstiltzkin, Cinderella, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and Rapunzel.

Tales of William Shakespeare Owens, L.L. 2210 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 10748 N N - - N This book retells the stories of William Shakespeare.

Tales of Washington Irving Hall, Peg 24592 EN MG 3.3 1.0 F 11212 N N - - N Four stories and a play, including The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Legend of the Enchanted Soldier, and Rip Van Winkle.

Tarzan of the Apes Woods, Harold 18748 EN LG 3.3 1.0 F 8837 N N - - - An adaptation of the classic by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this book describes how Tarzan, born in the jungle and raised by apes, comes to America.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff Galdone, Paul 32038 EN LG 3.0 0.5 F 477 N N - - N To reach a fine meadow of grass and daisies, three hungry billy goats must first cross a bridge over the troll's home.

The Three Bears Galdone, Paul 32037 EN LG 3.6 0.5 F 917 N N - - N This is a retelling of the classic tale with author's clever illustrations.

The Tell-Tale Heart Dunn, Joeming 131638 EN MG 3.9 0.5 F 1547 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this book is based on the Edgar Allan Poe classic in which the murder of an old man is revealed by the continuing beating of his heart.

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Travel & Adventure Reit, Seymour 112959 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 4473 N N - - - This book presents graphic format adaptations of classic tales, including THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO, MOBY DICK: SEARCH FOR THE GREAT WHITE WHALE, and GULLIVER'S TRAVELS.

The Tortoise and the Hare Piumini, Roberto 140747 EN LG 3.9 0.5 F 1009 N N - - - The tortoise and the hare race around the lake in this retelling of the classic fable.

Treasure Island Coleman, Wim 109992 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 2280 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic Stevenson tale, young Jim Hawkins discovers an old treasure map and sets out on a harrowing voyage to a faraway island. As Jim soon learns, there are dangerous men seeking the same treasure. The coauthor is Pat Perrin.

Tom Sawyer (Saddleback) Twain, Mark 122830 EN MG 3.2 1.0 F 5064 N N - - - In this graphic novel version of the Mark Twain classic, life is seen through the eyes of the mischievous Tom Sawyer as he experiences fear, anxiety, guilt, and the joy of being carefree as he grows up in a small town on the Mississippi River.

The Time Machine Martin, Les 83455 EN LG 3.1 1.0 F 7961 N N - - - A scientist invents a time machine and uses it to travel to the year 802,701 A.D., where he discovers the childlike Eloi and the hideous underground Morlocks. This book is adapted from the classic by H.G. Wells.

The Time Machine Dunn, Joeming 118197 EN LG 3.4 0.5 F 1787 N N - - - This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of H.G. Wells's THE TIME MACHINE, which is about a man who is able to travel back and forth in time.

The Time Machine Davis, Terry 116530 EN MG 3.0 0.5 F 1563 N N - - - In this retelling of the classic tale A TIME MACHINE, a scientist invents a machine that carries him into the future, where he meets a race of gentle humans and evil creatures. Even worse, his time machine, his only chance to escape, is trapped.

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White Fang Dunn, Joeming 118198 EN LG 3.2 0.5 F 1346 N N - - - This book presents a graphic novel adaptation of Jack London's WHITE FANG, which follows the adventures of a dog that is part wolf as he eventually makes his peace with man in the wilderness of northern Canada.

When the Frost Is on the Punkin Riley, James 10221 EN LG 3.3 0.5 F 269 N N - - - The classic American poem about autumn.

The War of the Worlds (Saddleback)

Wells, H.G. 122829 EN MG 3.8 1.0 F 3740 N N - - - Visitors from the planet Mars come to Earth with intentions of destroying the civilization.

William Shakespeare's Othello Goodwin, Vincent 125514 EN MG 3.8 0.5 F 3273 N N - - - This graphic novel retells Shakespeare's play in which tragic consequences occur when a jealous general is duped into thinking that his wife has been unfaithful.

Treasure Island (Saddleback) Stevenson, Robert Louis

122831 EN MG 3.5 1.0 F 5525 N N - - - This graphic novel version of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic presents a high adventure story of buried treasure, piracy, and swashbuckling on the high seas.

Treasure Island Norby, Lisa 83456 EN LG 3.7 1.0 F 9680 N N - - - In this adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, an innkeeper's son finds a treasure map that leads him to a pirate's fortune.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle: Retold from the Hugh Lofting Original

Olmstead, Kathleen 121597 EN MG 3.8 3.0 F 18901 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the story of Dr. Dolittle as he sets off with his assistant, Tommy Stubbins, his dog, Jip, and Polynesia the parrot on an adventurous voyage over tropical seas to the Land of the Monkeys.

The Turn of the Screw Francis, Pauline 136983 EN MG 3.7 1.0 F 7727 N N - - - The governess of two enigmatic children fears their souls are in danger from the ghosts of the previous governess and her sinister lover.

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The Wind in the Willows Mullarkey, Lisa 135398 EN MG 3.7 2.0 F 14823 N N - - - This retelling of Kenneth Grahame's classic tells of the escapades of four animal friends, Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger, who live along a river in the English countryside.

The Wizard of Oz Powell, Martin 130970 EN MG 3.1 0.5 F 3378 N N - - - In this retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic tale, a cyclone sweeps Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the land of Oz, where she must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the all-powerful Wizard of Oz in order to return to Kansas.

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