Kid Classics Series

Now the enchanting tales of King Arthur's Camelot are a chapter storybook perfect for young readers! Thousands upon thousands of years ago, Welsh and English folklore told of an unusually brave, kind, and fair leader named King Arthur who protected his people from Saxon invaders in the fifth century. Medieval author Sir Thomas Malory collected, translated, and retold the folktales of King Arthur in his 1485 book Le Morte d’Arthur, which remains one of the most famous books of Arthurian legend to this day. King Arthur: Kid Classics is the thrilling new just-for-kids edition of the classic tales of King Arthur, abridged and retold for modern kids while staying true to the original Arthurian legends. It’s a story you can’t put down: Merlin guides young Arthur Pendragon to claim his throne as King of the Britons by pulling the sword Excalibur from the stone, and fantastical adventures ensue! Arthur nearly loses Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake, befriends Sir Lancelot, falls in love with Guinevere, and calls the best knights of the realm to join him at the Round Table, a place where fairness is paramount, and everyone has an equal say. This just-for-kids retelling of Sir Thomas Malory classic King Arthur: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of the original Arthurian folklore Has just the right amount of magic and daring deeds Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers

Share the spine-chilling tale of Frankenstein with young readers in this fun chapter book! Perfectly spooky, beginner readers will explore the balance between technology and humanity in this adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. With just the right amount of scary for spooky little readers, children can delight in the fascinating horror story of Victor Frankenstein. On a stormy summer evening two centuries ago, Mary Shelley wrote the classic tale about a scientist and his monstrous creation. After Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret to life and uses it to build an eight-foot-tall monster, he realizes he's made a creature that he can't take care of - or control! Frankenstein and the monster chase each other across Europe, along the way learning lessons about ambition and heartbreak, the effects of technology on our lives, judging others based on looks, and the healing powers of nature. This just-for-kids retelling of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of Mary Shelley's novel Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers Has just enough spookiness

Share the classic horror tale of Dracula with young readers in this fun chapter book! Perfectly spooky, beginner readers delight in this adaptation of Bram Stokers classic novel. Now the classic novel by Bram Stoker is an audio storybook perfect for children! Kid Classics: Dracula is a fun way for kids to experience classic literature at their reading level--and just the right amount of spooky! For years, the mysterious Count Dracula has terrorized Transylvania from the shadows of his great gothic castle; but when his latest victim--John Harker--makes a daring escape, the ancient vampire may have finally met his match! Told through the perspective of multiple characters, including vampire-hunter Van Helsing, beautiful schoolteacher Mina Harker, and even the loathsome Count himself, the story of Dracula has never been so much fun for kids to read. This just-for-kids retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic Dracula: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of Bram Stoker’s novel Has just the right amount of scary Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers

Share the classic novel by Herman Melville in a chapter book made for young readers! Full of adventure and excitement, beginner readers will find the epic tale of Kid Classics Moby Dick irresistible! The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to get revenge on Moby Dick, the legendary giant white sperm whale who bit off his leg! With page after page of captivating sea tale, this edition will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He also worked as a schoolteacher, clerk, and sailor, and his writing was not well known at the time of his death; however, in years since Moby Dick has become known as one of the greatest novels of all time. This just-for-kids retelling of Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick: Is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of original novel Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning or reluctant readers

Share the spirit of Christmas with Dickens A Christmas Carol as a chapter storybook made for young readers! This timeless tale will have beginner readers drawn into the memorable story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Humbug! On a cobblestone street in London, on a cold Christmas Eve, the wealthy, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge is staying late at work at his “counting-house,” keeping his clerk, poor Bob Cratchit, busy and cold and away from his family. But little does Scrooge know that his old business partner, Jacob Marley—dead for seven years—is about to pay him a ghostly visit! His intention: to warn Scrooge that three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, will be soon coming to see him, in order to convince him to change his ways before it’s too late! As Scrooge comes to see the mistakes he’s made, as only the three spirits can show him, he realizes that nothing is better than being loved by his family and his fellow people. In this classic, the true meaning of Christmas is brought to life! Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol gives kids a chance to experience Dickens’s classic short novel at their reading level—and come away with a greater appreciation for the spirit of Christmas! This magical audiobook will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! This just-for-kids retelling of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol: Is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of original novel Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers Is perfect for Advent or Christmas story time Christmas carols are included in the audiobook companion PDF download