Japanese Ghost Stories

Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) is famous for his books about ghostly stories from old Japan. This book contains 15 ghost stories including The Blind Musician and Mujina.

Titanic

The Titanic was supposed to be the safest ship in the world. But on April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. Read the true story that inspired the award-winning movie.

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of Britain's greatest writers. Through his writing, he fought for better conditions for children and the poor. Most of all, he is remembered today for his wonderful stories and unforgettable characters.

Mysteries of the Unexplained

Is there intelligent life in other worlds? What special powers do our minds have? Read about some of the world's most frightening and exciting mysteries - mysteries that science cannot explain.

The Pearl

Kino finds a large pearl, which he thinks will save his family from poverty. But the pearl brings misfortune and changes the life of the family forever.

The Romans

Over hundreds of years, the Romans built an empire, and as a result, they changed the western world. But who were the Romans? How did they live? How did they build an empire - and how did they lose it?

The Snow Goose and Other Stories

Phillip Rhayader is a painter. He lives alson in an old lighthouse. But his life changes when a young girl brings him an injured snow goose. The other stories are 'The Doll' and 'The Silver Swan."

Stories of Courage

Some people refuse to give in to terrible personal problems. Some courageously put their own lives in danger as they fight for others. The eight true stories in this book show how brave men and women can be.

The Yearling

Jody Baxter makes friends with a young orphaned deer called Flag. This is a powerful tale famous for its descriptions of the natural world.