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Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are back in another sequel to their adventures in Tom Sawyer, Detective, by American author Mark Twain. Twain, known for writing the "great American novel, " is renowned for his humorous tales that often have themes dealing with slavery, poverty, and hypocrisy.In his children's adventure novel, Tom Sawyer, Detective, Tom sets out to solve a murder mystery after meeting Jake Dunlap, who is on the run from thieves...

More than 100 years ago, Ingersoll Lockwood told the tale of Baron Trump's quest for a 'world within a world.' A children's fantasy book? Or uncanny prophecy?

From the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells, 1898 "The War of the Worlds" tells of an unnamed protagonist who narrates the event of Southern England being invaded by Martians.

Following the classic adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friend, Huckleberry Finn, we have Tom Sawyer Abroad, a humorous tale about Tom, Huck, and their friend Jim traveling to see the world's great wonders. Mark Twain, known as one of the great literary geniuses, is famous for his critical writing on the hypocrisies of the 19th century. Twain masterfully combines savage wit, comedic characters, and unique storytelling to create his works of fic...

Regarded as one of the greatest works of 20th century English literature, A Passage to India by novelist E. M. Forster is an eye-opening look at the relationships between colonizers and the colonized. E. M. Forster was an author who did not fear criticism for his writings at the time they were published and actively sought to examine class struggles and social hypocrisy in his short stories, essays, and fiction novels. For A Passage to India, ...

English author and poet Dorothy L. Sayers, is known widely for her mystery series that features Lord Peter Wimsey, a witty detective who solves crimes after World War I. In her popular 1923 novel Whose Body? Wimsey makes his debut before continuing as the main character for eleven novels and two short stories.In Whose Body? a naked man is found dead in a bathtub in London, with only a pair of pince-nez deliberately left on his face. Lord Peter...

The "father of American literature, " Mark Twain, was one of the most brilliant humorists of the 19th century, famous for his classic works even to this day. Twain is most known for his jarring criticism and harsh, but genuine writing. Growing up in a Missouri town on the Mississippi River allowed Twain to write honest themes, such as slavery and poverty. While he is most known for what is known as the Great American Novel, The Adventures of H...

Well-known Christian author George MacDonald is no stranger to spiritual literature, whether it be fiction or nonfiction. Unspoken Sermons, a collection of essays intent on understanding both theology and faith itself, not just God, is an honest look at what MacDonald refers to as the balance between 'childish heart' and 'righteous duty.'This edition includes the sermon he gave on the topic of 'proving the unseen' which he preached in June of ...

Known as one of the most ethereal children's fantasies by George MacDonald, At the Back of the North Wind has been a favorite among families for over a century. MacDonald, a Scottish author and Christian minister, is most known for his unique children's fairy tales, blended with lessons on faith and morality. His work has influenced many major literary figures, such as Lewis Carroll, G. K. Chesterton, and C. S. Lewis.In his children's book At ...

Princess Irene and her friend Curdie are back on a new magical adventure in George Macdonald's fantasy, The Princess and Curdie, the direct sequel to The Princess and the Goblin.Two years have passed since the fateful events of The Princess and the Goblin, where the children saved the kingdom by hunting down evil goblins. Now, a few years older, they are instead fighting to stop Irene's father from succumbing to a mysterious illness that just ...

The Federalist Papers is a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym Publius, arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution. The Federalist Papers were published serially from 1787 to 1788 in several newspapers, such as the "Independent Journal, " the "New York Packets, " and "The Daily Advertiser." Addressed to "The People of the State of New York, " these essays detail...

The Wise Woman: A Parable, also known as The Lost Princess: A Double Story, is another inspiring fairy tale from Christian author George MacDonald. MacDonald is revered for including faith-based lessons in his works, with the talent of blending fairy tale style writing with didactic themes beautifully. His work still influences and inspires today. The Wise Woman follows the story of two different daughters born on the same day, Princess Rosamo...

From the influential Scottish novelist George MacDonald comes The Princess and the Goblin, a children's fantasy filled with courage and inner strength. MacDonald, a Christian minister, began publishing his work in 1863. His goal was to take children's fantasy stories and turn them into faith-based lessons that children would enjoy reading. He is regarded as the founding father of the fantasy genre we know today, but also as a prominent literar...

Sir Gibbie is a "rags-to-riches" adventure novel by George MacDonald, renowned Christian author, about honesty and altruism which comes in many different forms. MacDonald, known for his unique, yet masterful storytelling through fantasy and fairy tale while including Christian faith and morality in lessons that are easily understood by children. His entertaining, but thoughtful work in theology and philosophy has led him to influence other gre...

George MacDonald, one of the most influential Christian authors of the 19th century, returns with "Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood, " a tale of adventurous boys and their growing pains. While George MacDonald is most celebrated for his children's fantasies and fairytales, which take inspirational Christian lessons on faith and morality and make them entertaining and easy to understand, Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood is a more realistic look at life thr...

From British journalist, novelist, and poet Rudyard Kipling, Captains Courageous is a nautical adventure novel that follows the spoiled Harvey Cheyne Jr., who's father is wealthy from the railroad business.Harvey's father takes him abroad on a business trip, but Harvey stirs up trouble and ends up falling overboard from the steamship. He is saved from drowning by a humble Portuguese fisherman off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland on the brink of...

Chesterton's The Flying Inn is a story of adventure that will capture both new readers and old fans. In this England, a "progressive" political party has pushed in a new prohibition era, where the rich can buy alcohol at a steep price for "medicinal" reasons. These restrictions leave a pub owner named Humphrey Pump empty handed. He comes up with a plan: he roams the country with a donkey-pulled cart, affectionately named "The Flying Inn", with...

Renowned English author G. K. Chesterton is praised for his brilliant writing, his social criticism, and his blending of philosophy and theology in his works. Not only this, but his work spans many different genres, ranging from adventurous fiction to Catholic apologetics to mystery and much more.From the "prince of paradox, " The Man Who Knew Too Much is a novel full of suspenseful whodunnit stories that are unlike other tales from this genre...

Set in 17th century Puritan Boston, known then as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a jarring tale of morality, sin, and repentance. Hawthorne, an American writer born in Salem, Massachusetts, first published The Scarlet Letter in 1850, and it became one of the first mass-produced books in America due to its popularity. Today, it is considered a classic for its themes, savage social criticism, a...

The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Tales" is a collection of ghostly short stories by the well-known English novelist Rudyard Kipling. Kipling, born in India, is revered for his honest portrayal of India's people, culture, and religion throughout his work. "The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Tales" features five short stories, each one packed with irony, good humor, mystery, and an interesting twist.In "The Phantom 'Rickshaw, " the narrator Jack con...