Kids - Classic Chapter Books

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Because of Winn-Dixie
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
An unforgettable first novel about coming of age one sweet summer--and learning to love what you have. The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket--and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a...
Peter Pan
Barrie, J. M.
Paper Book
One of the most popular, magical novels in literature joins the Scholastic Classics library. Barrie's enchanting tale of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, his home in Neverland, and his adventures with the Darling children and the Lost Boys as they go up against the evil Captain Hook, remains a...
A wrinkle in time
L'Engle, Madeleine
Paper Book
Fifty years ago, Madeleine L'Engle introduced the world to A Wrinkle in Time and the wonderful and unforgettable characters Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe. When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to...
Alice's adventures in wonderland
Carroll, Lewis
Paper Book
""""And what is the use of a book,"" thought Alice, ""without pictures?"""" Certain to please even Alice herself, this new version of her famous adventures in Wonderland is brimming with wonderfully whimsical pictures by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger. Her imaginative...
The secret garden
Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Paper Book
Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel is now 100 years old! And, to celebrate this special occasion, Sterling presents a gorgeous new edition of The Secret Garden, illustrated by the acclaimed Robert Ingpen. After her parents' death, Mary Lennox-a...
A bear called Paddington
Bond, Michael
Paper Book
Unabridged and illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout, including previously unpublished artwork by the original illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful keepsake will enchant established Paddington fans and a new generation of readers alike. "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs...
Matilda
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" - David Walliams "So Matilda's strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting...
James and the giant peach
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
This collectable hardcover edition will feature a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including peach-colored interior text and illustrations! From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of a young boy on a magical...
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
This collectable hardcover edition will feature a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including red interior text and illustrations! From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG. Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers...
The BFG
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
"Well, first of all, " said the BFG, "human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." Sophie discovers that giants not only exist, but that there are a great many of them who like to guzzle and swallomp nice little chiddlers. But not...
Charlie and the chocolate factory
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
From the author of The BFG and Matilda! Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled...
Watership Down
Adams, Richard
Paper Book
Sandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel's younger brother Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the land, but no one will listen. And why would they when it is Spring and the grass is fat and succulent? So together Hazel and Fiver and a few other brave rabbits secretly leave behind...
Holes
Sachar, Louis
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER ● NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER The triumphant modern classic for readers of all ages, Holes is an unforgettable story of adventure, redemption, and coming of age. Stanley Yelnats's family...
Roll of thunder, hear my cry
Taylor, Mildred D.
Paper Book
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * The timeless classic with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson! "[Taylor] writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity."--The New York Times Book Review ...
Treasure Island
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Paper Book
The epic tale of a young man's quest to capture a hidden treasure on the open seas -- one of the best-loved adventure stories of all time. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information - A chronology of the author...
Pippi Longstocking
Lindgren, Astrid
Paper Book
 The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. "A rollicking story."--The Horn Book Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what...
The Wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
Paper Book
Perfect for story times, a read-aloud edition of The Wizard of Oz, illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger! In his introduction to the original 1900 edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum stated his intention to...
My father's dragon
Stiles Gannett, Ruth
Paper Book
When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories) in Appendix B
Little house on the prairie
Wilder, Laura Ingalls
Paper Book
Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie is the third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color. Laura Ingalls and her...
The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe
Lewis, C. S.
Paper Book
A beautiful hardcover edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia.  The full-color jacket features art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner. The interior includes ...
Winnie-the-Pooh
Milne, A. A.
Paper Book
Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! The adventures of Pooh and Piglet, Kanga and tiny Roo, Owl, Rabbit, and the ever doleful Eeyore are timeless treasures of childhood. In this beautiful edition of Winnie-the-Pooh<...
Number the stars
Lowry, Lois
Paper Book
The unforgettable Newbery Medal-winning novel from Lois Lowry. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Through the eyes of ten-year...
Ramona the pest
Cleary, Beverly
Paper Book
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary expertly depicts the trials and triumphs of growing up through a relatable heroine who isn't afraid to be exactly who she is. Ramona Quimby is excited to start kindergarten. No longer does she have to watch her older sister, Beezus,...
Stuart Little
White, E. B.
Paper Book
The classic story by E. B. White, author of the Newbery Honor Book Charlotte's Web and The Trumpet of the Swan, about one small mouse on a very big adventure. Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his...
The trumpet of the swan
White, E. B.
Paper Book
Swan Song Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him. Louis...
Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
Paper Book
Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paperback edition includes...
Hatchet
Paulsen, Gary.
Paper Book
This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared--and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read....
The velveteen rabbit
Bianco, Margery Williams
Paper Book
The timeless classic that has been treasured for generations--with the original story and illustrations from 1922. Once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always. This wondrous tale of the velveteen rabbit has delighted readers of all...
Black Beauty
Sewell, Anna
Audiobook
Tales of a fourth grade nothing
Blume, Judy
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling author's first book in her classic Fudge series. "As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book."--Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series ...
Mary Poppins
Travers, P. L.
Paper Book
By P.L. Travers, the author featured in the major motion picture, Saving Mr. Banks. From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown by the...
Shiloh
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds.
Paper Book
When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.
The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures
Selznick, Brian
Paper Book
Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick!<...
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