It is 1845 and Huck has made up his mind to leave the little town of Hannibal. When his violent father holds him captive, Huck knows that he has to leave quickly and secretly. And so Huck begins his journey down the Mississippi River on a log raft, in the company of another runaway - the slave Jim. 64 pages

'Tom was very unhappy. He was in trouble, he was going to run away forever. "Nobody loves me! I'm leaving home..."' A story of the humorous adventures of a young orphan boy who lives beside the great Mississippi River in 1844. 64 pages

'Tom was very unhappy. He was in trouble, he was going to run away forever. "Nobody loves me! I'm leaving home..."' A story of the humorous adventures of a young orphan boy who lives beside the great Mississippi River in 1844. 64 pages

Anna is making her first trip alone to visit her aunt. She is nervous and excited. Who is the strange man in her train carriage? 32 pages

Anna is making her first trip alone to visit her aunt. She is nervous and excited. Who is the strange man in her train carriage? 32 pages

It is the summer of 1797 and the officers of the British Navy fear that there will be further mutinies amongst the sailors who have had to endure the terrible conditions on board British ships. Billy Budd is handsome, strong, reliable, efficient and loyal. But he is victimised by Claggart, the vindictive and cruel master-at-arms, who accuses him of insubordination. 64 pages

A romance set in Holland in 1672. Young Cornelius Van Baerle has found the secret of growing a black tulip, and he will soon claim the prize offered to the first person to produce black blooms. But Cornelius has a jealous neighbour, and in the tense political situation of that year, this man proves a dangerous enemy. 64 pages

Four members of a team making a geological survey for a mining company find themselves trapped deep in a forest when they are delayed by heavy rains. Can Leon successfully lead them to safety? 32 pages

Four members of a team making a geological survey for a mining company find themselves trapped deep in a forest when they are delayed by heavy rains. Can Leon successfully lead them to safety? 32 pages

The lives of the March sisters, begun in Little Women, have moved on, The American Civil War has ended and the men have returned from the fighting. 64 pages

Two quiet scholars have dreadful surprises in this pair of classic nineteenth century horror stories.

Paul realises he will never be able to marry Maria if he remains poor. When he wins the story competition, he believes his problems are over. Can he marry Maria now? 32 pages

Paul realises he will never be able to marry Maria if he remains poor. When he wins the story competition, he believes his problems are over. Can he marry Maria now? 32 pages

A classic love story which was first published in 1847. Numerous plays, films and television adaptations have been made of this great novel. 64 pages

Private investigator Lenny Samuel is in work again. Lenny is hired to discover the identity of the robber who raids banks wearing a duck mask, but he ends up looking the fool himself. Will the police send him to jail as a member of the gang? Or will they believe he is innocent? 32 pages

This collection of short stories is set in North America between 1898 and 1919. It contains five stories with unusual endings about criminals
and crimes, detectives and their investigations, and lovers and their
hopes.

A classic romantic adventure set in North America in the 1750s. The armies of France and England are at war and indian tribes are fighting for each army. The Hurons are with the French, and the Mohawks and the Mohicans are with the English. This is the story of the scout, Hawk-eye, and his two Indian friends - the last of the Mohicans. 64 pages

This is the story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts, USA during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March live with their mother in a small town. Their father is away fighting with the Union army. 64 pages

This is the story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts, USA during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March live with their mother in a small town. Their father is away fighting with the Union army. 64 pages

Three university students decide to go on holiday together in Wales. They stay in a remote cottage without electricity or a telephone. But who is the bearded man? And does he have other plans for the cottage? 32 pages

Three university students decide to go on holiday together in Wales. They stay in a remote cottage without electricity or a telephone. But who is the bearded man? And does he have other plans for the cottage? 32 pages

This exciting adventure, set in 1757, is the sequel to The Last of the Mohicans, already available in this series. 64 pages

A classic love story which was first published in 1847. Numerous plays, films and television adaptations have been made of this great novel. 64 pages

A classic romantic adventure set in North America in the 1750s. The armies of France and England are at war and indian tribes are fighting for each army. The Hurons are with the French, and the Mohawks and the Mohicans are with the English. This is the story of the scout, Hawk-eye, and his two Indian friends - the last of the Mohicans. 64 pages

A romantic adventure story set in south-west England in the 1600s. John Ridd swears revenge upon the evil Carver Doone who murdered his father. But who is the beautiful young girl he meets in Doone Valley? 64 pages

Love and family duty form the central themes of this classic, tragic tale by one of Britain's finest novelists. 64 pages

Old Adam gets a surprising gift. His son, who is working in England,
sends him a money order. Adam wants to use the gift to give a party. But
when he tries to cash the money order, he experiences many problems.

These two chilling short stories show Dickens to be a masterful writer of the mid-19th century ghost story. 64 pages

A romantic thriller set against the background of the French Revolution. The story has been the source of a number of film adaptations. 64 pages

A romantic tragedy set against the background of the French Revolution. The story has been the source of a number of film adaptations. 64 pages

A guide to London past and present. From markets and shops, architecture and sightseeing to restaurants and nightlife. Illustrated with photographs, maps and up-todate advice and information. 40 pages

A classic adventure story set in 17th century France. Young Louis XIV begins his reign. Chief Minister of Finance invites the King to his beautiful house at Vaux. 64 pages

A classic adventure story set in 17th century France. Young Louis XIV begins his reign. Chief Minister of Finance invites the King to his beautiful house at Vaux. 64 pages

Marco is young and bored. He dislikes working on his father's farm, picking and packing boxes of peaches all day in the hot sun. He wants freedom, money and excitement. One weekend, he decides to leave home. He takes a train to the city, but he is not prepared for what he finds there. 32 pages

Marco is young and bored. He dislikes working on his father's farm, picking and packing boxes of peaches all day in the hot sun. He wants freedom, money and excitement. One weekend, he decides to leave home. He takes a train to the city, but he is not prepared for what he finds there. 32 pages

Love and family duty form the central themes of this classic, tragic tale by one of Britain's finest novelists. 64 pages

Stuart is 17 years old and lives in Leeds. He has left school but he has no job and no money. He wants the motorbike that his friend Martin is selling. How will he find the money to buy Martin's bike? 32 pages

Stuart is 17 years old and lives in Leeds. He has left school but he has no job and no money. He wants the motorbike that his friend Martin is selling. How will he find the money to buy Martin's bike? 32 pages

This book contains two adventure stories about a newspaper delivery boy who wants to be a detective. Alarm! – Toby stops a gang of thieves from breaking into an electronics factory. The Cutting – Toby is convinced that the new occupant of 17 Ash Avenue is an escaped bank robber. 32 pages

Jane Austen's light-hearted and witty novel is the story of a pretty young woman who is looking for a rich and and handsome husband! Set in the 1800s. 64 pages

Jane Austen's light-hearted and witty novel is the story of a pretty young woman who is looking for a rich and and handsome husband! Set in the 1800s. 64 pages

A gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world famous musical. 64 pages

A gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world famous musical. 64 pages

An adventure thriller. Who is the running girl who pushes a cassette of film into Pete's hand in the shopping mall? His curiosity piqued, Pete takes the pictures to be developed and the mystery deepens. 32 pages

A sympathetic and informative description of the life of Britain's most famous princess. The marriage of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was watched by millions of people around the world. But their fairy-tale marriage was not to last and Diana's life would be cut short by a terrible car crash. Includes photographs and details of Diana's favourite charities. 64 pages

A sympathetic and informative description of the life of Britain's most famous princess. The marriage of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was watched by millions of people around the world. But their fairy-tale marriage was not to last and Diana's life would be cut short by a terrible car crash. Includes photographs and details of Diana's favourite charities. 64 pages

A romantic thriller set in a fictional European country in the 1890s. A case of mistaken identity leads to intrigue and romance. 64 pages

Old Adam gets a surprising gift. His son, who is working in England, sends him a money order. Adam wants to use the gift to give a party. But when he tries to cash the money order, he experiences many problems. 32 pages

D'Artagnan wants to be a musketeer. He wants to fight for his king and his country. But the Queen has a problem with the Cardinal, so d'Artagnan and his new friends have to help her. The Cardinal is a very dangerous man. Who will win? Who will lose? And who will die?

A guide to London past and present. From markets and shops, architecture and sightseeing to restaurants and nightlife. Illustrated with photographs, maps and up-todate advice and information. 40 pages