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World Classics

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994304

Hi/lo anthology of classic short stories by world authors for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Bet," "The Bishop's Candlesticks," "The Necklace," "A Piece of String," "The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor," and others.

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle reold by Pegi Bevins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994298

Hi/lo anthology of classic stories about the famous detective for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Red-Headed League," "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and others.

O. Henry

O Henry retold by Wim Coleman & Pat Perrin (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994281

Hi/lo anthology of stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Complete Life of John Hopkins," "A Retrieved Reformation," "The Last Leaf," "The Hypotheses of Failure," "Mammon and

Mark Twain

Mark Twain retold by Pegi Bevins (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994243

Hi/lo anthology of stories by Mark Twain for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Cub Pilot's Experience," "The Great French Duel," "Corn-Pone Opinions," "The Laborious Ant," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and more.

Jack London

Jack London retold by Wim Coleman & Pat Perrin (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994236

Hi/lo anthology of stories by Jack London for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "To Build a Fire," "The Story of an Eyewitness," "The Shadow and the Flash," "Brown Wolf," "The Minions of Midas," "The Oyster Pirates," and others.

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe retold by Wim Coleman & Pat Perrin (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994229

An anthology of classic stories by the master of horror. Includes The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Purloined Letter, The Oval Portrait, The Premature Burial, The Cask of Amontillado, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and The Bla

Classic Myths, Volume 2

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994144

An anthology of retold classic myths. Includes The Theft of Persephone, Odysseus and the Cyclops, Achilles and Hector, The Trojan Horse, Orpheus and Eurydice, Oedipus, Antigone, and Perseus.

Classic Myths, Volume 1

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994137

An anthology of retold classic myths. Includes Prometheus, The Twelve Labors of Heracles, Circe and Odysseus, Aeneas' Trip to the Underworld, The Follies of Midas, Cupid and Psyche, and Jason and the Golden Fleece.

Classic Chillers

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994120

Hi/lo anthology of classic horror stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Dracula's Guest," "Sredni Vashtar," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Brazilian Cat," "The Adventure of the German Student," "The Body-Snatcher," "The Yellow Wa

British Classics

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994113

Hi/lo anthology of classic British short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Monkey's Paw," "The Pardoner's Tale," "The Mark of the Beast," "The Open Window," "The Red-Headed League," and others.

Asian Myths

retold by Frederick Y. Lagbao (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994106

An anthology of retold Asian myths. The 15 stories include tales from India, China, Vietnam, Japan, and five other Asian countries.

American Hauntings

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994090

Hi/lo anthology of classic scary stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes eight stories from various regions of the United States.

American Classics, Volume 3

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994083

Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," "The Revolt of Mother," "A Horseman in the Sky," "The Story of an Hour," "Young Goodman Brown," and others.

American Classics, Volume 2

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994076

Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," "The Man Without a Country," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "

American Classics, Volume 1

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994069

Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Black Cat," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "To Build a Fire," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Rip Van Winkle," "A White Heron," "The

American Classics Nonfiction

Perfection Learning Editors (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994052

Hi/lo anthology of classic American essays and speeches for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "Give Me Liberty," "Common Sense," "A Plan for Moral Perfection," "Self-Reliance," "Climbing from the Tomb

African Myths

Eleanora E. Tate (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994045

An anthology of retold African myths. Includes 18 selections in six categories--Creation, Death, Gods and Mortals, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong

African American Folktales

David Haynes (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994038

An anthology of retold African American folktales. Includes 14 stories arranged in four categories--Friendship, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong.

The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911499

Read two of the most intriguing mystery stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" the sharp-eyed Holmes, along with his friend, Dr. Watson, is able to save the life of a young woman fated by an evil stepfather to meet a horrifying death. "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is even more difficult to solve, but Sherlock Holmes comes to the rescue again and saves an innocent young man from a fate he does not deserve.

Mummy

Bram Stoker (author) Brian Miroglio (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412470

In ancient Egypt, Queen Tera had herself mummified and she swore she would return to life. During an expedition to Egypt in 1947, Abel Trelawney and John Corbeck uncovered her tomb. Today, all is ready for her return. Tera's quest to fulfill her promise is brought into shocking detail in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Werewolf

Jeff Zornow (author) Jeff Zornow (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412487

In the town of Dredsad, the people have a horrible problem. A female vampire named Wandessa is attacking the town. What was once a beautiful and bustling village has turned into one that is cursed. Now, the villagers' only hope lies in a single man--the ravenous Werewolf! This action-packed adventure is now a monster-filled graphic novel adaptation. A history of werewolves and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Dracula

Bram Stoker (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412500

Jonathan Harker escaped his terrifying stay with Count Dracula in Transylvania. Now strange things are happening to Harker's fiancée, Mina, and Mina's friend, Lucy. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is called in to determine the cause. Dracula takes his revenge and flees Van Helsing. Only to have Van Helsing's group track him down and destroy him. The horrific tale is captured in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Jules Verne (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412524

One day, a mysterious note fell from one of my uncle's ancient manuscripts. This note contained the clue that would guide a man to the center of the planet. My uncle was determined to follow the clue and discover what no man had found before. Our discoveries are brought to live in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412531

For years the Paris Opera House has been host to the Phantom of the Opera. The current owners give in to his demands, but the new management is not so accommodating! The phantom has decided it is Christine Daae's time to shine. If his demands are not met, all will be lost! This haunting adventure is now a striking graphic novel adaptation.

Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde (author) Chris Allen (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412548

When Dorian Gray's portrait is painted it reveals him to be a man of outer beauty. He realizes then that he cannot possibly stay as young as that time. He makes a shocking wish, which comes true. No matter how he behaved, he stayed youthful and his portrait became older and older. Read the tale's stunning conclusion in this striking graphic novel adaptation.