"When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success, and set a precedent that was to be followed by other Christmas books, including The Chimes (1844) and The Cricket (1845). Each book was published at the same time of year, in the same format, and extolled similar values about the virtues of love, charity and the family unit. But none would achieve the cult status of A Christmas Carol, a book so popular it has become part...

Presents the story of Peter's mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny, who persuades Peter to go back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the clothes he lost there. Presents the story of Peter's mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny, who persuades Peter to go back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the clothes he lost there

The facts of how Dr. Watson met Sherlock Holmes and the details of some of their most fascinating cases unfold dramatically in these stories that are full of suspense, excitement, and mystery. This famous sleuth follows the trails that lead to dangerous criminals bent on causing harm to innocent citizens.

A young seaman joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod, led by the fanatical captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.

In order to save her father's life, Beauty agrees to live with the Beast, a handsome prince under the spell of a witch.