Longing to go to the sea, Ishmael signs up for a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod. The ship's captain, Ahab, soon reveals his true mission. He wants revenge on the whale that maimed him. The chase…
Powerfully retold for today's readers, Herman Melville's tragic adventure story remains as thrilling and atmospheric as when it was first published over 100 years ago. Longing to go to sea, Ishmae…
One spring day, Mole decides it is finally time to leave his cozy den to explore the outside world. On the riverbank, Mole meets the Water Rat, who introduces him to wise Mr. Badger and boastful Mr…
Someone has a crush on Lizzie McGuire-Larry Tudgeman, the biggest geek in Norh America! When he asks her out, Lizzie says no automatically, and she doesn't feel bad about it. Not at all. Even thoug…
"It was wrapped in brown paper and addressed in Rose's unmistakable bold black writing. Five stamps were stuck in the corner, post-marked Cali - Rep. of Colombia." A parcel from South America! E…
Eric's spots are multiplying! It seems his problem might be solved when his hippy, trekking-round-the-world Auntie Rose send Mum some exotic face cream from South Anerica. But dare he use it? Up to…
When Eric finds out that Gran is coming to stay, he freaks out. Everybody knows his relatives are really weird. His attempts to leave home and live in the shed are doomed to failure. Soon seriously…
Eric is stressed out! A baby in the family is bad enough - but this baby is seriously weird. He soon discovers why. His crazy Auntie Rose has sent another present from South America which has incre…
Did you know taht Persian ruler Shapur II was actually crowned while still in his mother's belly? Or that music artist Stevie Wonder started a band in elementary school? These are just a few of the…
Dis you know that world-famous designer Vera Wang was once a competitive figure skater? Or that Catherine the Great - the illustrious Russian empress - wasn't even from Russia? There are just a few…