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Book 1
Book 1

Macbeth

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Book 2
Book 2

Emma (Easy Classics)

An adapted and illustrated edition of Jane Austen's romantic classic - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Clever an... MoreEmma (Easy Classics)

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Book 3
Book 3

Huckleberry Finn

Adventures with Tom Sawyer made Huck rich – but his Pap is a violent drunk and the broad Mississippi is the road to libe... MoreHuckleberry Finn

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Book 4
Book 4

Little Dorrit

The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Amy Dorrit gro... MoreLittle Dorrit

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Book 5
Book 5

Wuthering Heights

Rollercoasters are popular with boys, girls and mixed-ability classes. Valued for their durable and accessible format, t... MoreWuthering Heights

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Book 6
Book 6

Romeo and Juliet: Teaching Resource Pack

To accompany the "Romeo & Juliet" graphic novels from Classical Comics and to help with their application in the classro... MoreRomeo and Juliet: Teaching Resource Pack

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Book 7
Book 7

Midsummer Nights Dream

Four young people are lost in the woods on midsummer’s night. Will they find each other and true love, or will Puck’s me... MoreMidsummer Nights Dream

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Book 8
Book 8

Dracula

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Book 9
Book 9

Tom Sawyer

One night, innocent games of pirates and Robin Hood turn serious when the boys witness a murder in the graveyard. The mu... MoreTom Sawyer

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Book 10
Book 10

Lost World

An incredible claim by the eccentric Professor Challenger leads to an expedition deep into the Amazon, where an unlikely... MoreLost World

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Book 11
Book 11

Far from the Madding Crowd

Young, attractive and impetuous, Bathsheba has inherited a farm and is determined to be as independent as possible. Her ... MoreFar from the Madding Crowd

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Book 12
Book 12

A Tale of Two Cities

Age range 9 to 12After 18 years of imprisonment in the Bastille, the devoted Doctor Manette is reunited with his daughte... MoreA Tale of Two Cities

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Book 13
Book 13

Inferno

Don't miss the epic conclusion to the Talon Saga from New York Times bestselling author, Julie Kagawa. ... MoreInferno

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Book 14
Book 14

"Hamlet"

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Book 15
Book 15

Murders in the Rue Morgue

Before you start, here are a few tips. To be a good detective you need the same skills as a good card-player. You must c... MoreMurders in the Rue Morgue

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Book 16
Book 16

Silas Marner

New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature.... MoreSilas Marner

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Book 17
Book 17

Tempest

A violent storm shipwrecks the King of Naples and his noblemen on what appears to be an uninhabited island. What the kin... MoreTempest

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Book 18
Book 18

Oxford Children's Classics: The Call of the Wild

Adventure! Drama! Danger! Loyalty! Stolen from a life of luxury and taken to work in the frozen north as a sledge dog, B... MoreOxford Children's Classics: The Call of the Wild

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Book 19
Book 19

Jesus of Nazareth

After encountering John the Baptist, Jesus’s work begins. He will meet many people; some will help him, many will need h... MoreJesus of Nazareth

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Book 20
Book 20

Frankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English Literature ... MoreFrankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition

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Book 21
Book 21

Waverley

Life with his regiment in Scotland is dull until he visits his uncle’s friends in the Highlands, where he meets Fergus M... MoreWaverley

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Book 22
Book 22

Iliad

Achilles, the greatest of Greek heroes, is angered by Agamemnon and decides to withdraw from the battle. What is the rea... MoreIliad

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Book 23
Book 23

Woman in White

When Walter Hartright meets the woman in white, it is the start of an exciting and dangerous adventure. Who is she, and ... MoreWoman in White

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Book 24
Book 24

Sign of the Four

When Miss Mary Morstan is invited to meet a secretive stranger, she asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to help her. Capt... MoreSign of the Four

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Book 25
Book 25

Old Curiosity Shop

Little Nell Trent’s childhood is over. Her grandfather’s mind is failing, his dark secret makes him sad and distracted, ... MoreOld Curiosity Shop

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Book 26
Book 26

Mary Magdalene

Mary’s childhood in Magdala leaves her with emotional scars she fears will never heal – until she meets Jesus. Recognisi... MoreMary Magdalene

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Book 27
Book 27

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14-18 in English-speaking classroom... MoreTess of the d'Urbervilles

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Book 28
Book 28

Dream of the Red Chamber

Baoyu’s family is fast losing its fame and fortune. One by one, Baoyu’s female friends, relatives and servants are being... MoreDream of the Red Chamber

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Book 29
Book 29

Simon Peter

Although Simon has no idea why Jesus is beckoning to him from the beach, he agrees to leave his nets and follow him. A r... MoreSimon Peter

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Book 30
Book 30

Gold Bug

'Dat gold bug was a vicious bug. Massa caught it first but it bit him. I think da bite has made Massa poorly. It has aff... MoreGold Bug

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Book 31
Book 31

Heart of Midlothian

New Title from the highly acclaimed series introducing children to the world's classic literature.... MoreHeart of Midlothian

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Book 32
Book 32

Water Margin

There is still hope, however. One hundred and eight brave bandits from Mount Liang have heard of Song’s good name – they... MoreWater Margin

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Book 33
Book 33

Jane Eyre: A Quick Read

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.”As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is... MoreJane Eyre: A Quick Read

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Book 34
Book 34

Gawain and the Green Knight

A horrific apparition interrupts the Christmas festivities at King Arthur's Camelot. A green giant throws down a deadly ... MoreGawain and the Green Knight

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Book 35
Book 35

Three Kingdoms

As the government becomes increasingly incompetent, warlords and nobles battle for power. In the north is the Kingdom of... MoreThree Kingdoms

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Book 36
Book 36

Hunchback of Notre Dame, The

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or bl... MoreHunchback of Notre Dame, The

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Book 37
Book 37

Study in Scarlet

When Dr Watson agrees to share lodgings with Sherlock Holmes, he soon finds himself involved in a shocking and mysteriou... MoreStudy in Scarlet

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Book 38
Book 38

Judas Iscariot

Poor Judas – he just can’t decide what to do with his life. Everybody expects him to follow in his father’s footsteps, b... MoreJudas Iscariot

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Book 39
Book 39

Paul of Tarsus

The foundations of Jewish law are under threat from the followers of a man called Jesus. These people have reached Damas... MorePaul of Tarsus

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Book 40
Book 40

Mary of Galilee

Mary is a young woman living a simple life in Nazareth, when an angel’s visit changes her life forever. She has been cho... MoreMary of Galilee

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Book 41
Book 41

Mayor of Casterbridge

Henchard is a handsome farm labourer. When he gets drunk at a country fair, he sells his wife and child to a sailor. The... MoreMayor of Casterbridge

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Book 42
Book 42

My Experiments with Truth

'Get down!' the official said. 'Or I will get a constable to push you out!' 'Do that, ' I told him. 'I will not get off ... MoreMy Experiments with Truth

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Book 43
Book 43

Egils Saga the Story of Egil Skallagrimsson an Icelandic Classic

Is it really possible to become famous throughout your country and beyond both as a fearless warrior and as a renowned p... MoreEgils Saga the Story of Egil Skallagrimsson an Icelandic Classic

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Book 44
Book 44

Christmas Carol, A

Dickens's classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Classics Illustrat... MoreChristmas Carol, A

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Book 45
Book 45

David Copperfield

Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and detailed summaries Comm... MoreDavid Copperfield

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Book 46
Book 46

Great Expectations

One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illust... MoreGreat Expectations

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Book 47
Book 47

Bleak House

Esther, at fourteen, has never known love. Determined to live well, earn some love and overcome the shadow of her birth,... MoreBleak House

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Book 48
Book 48

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens' classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London.After Oliver Twist asks nas... MoreOliver Twist

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Book 49
Book 49

Hard Times

A disappearing father, an unhappy marriage, a handsome suitor and a bank robbery all bring challenges to Louisa’s life. ... MoreHard Times

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Book 50
Book 50

Mansfield Park

At the tender age of ten, Fanny Price moves from her poor family home to live with her wealthy cousins at Mansfield Park... MoreMansfield Park

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Book 51
Book 51

Sense and Sensibility (Easy Classics)

An adapted and illustrated edition of Jane Austen's romantic classic - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Elinor an... MoreSense and Sensibility (Easy Classics)

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Book 52
Book 52

Mahabharata How it All Began

The rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, royal cousins fighting for the throne at Hastinapura, will end in a m... MoreMahabharata How it All Began

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Book 53

Mahabharata the Final Battle

The deadly rivalry between the royal cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, can only end one way – in the mightiest of ... MoreMahabharata the Final Battle

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Book 54
Book 54

Ramayana

Rama’s stepmother Kaikeyi longs to see her son Bharata crowned king, and persuades King Dasaratha that Rama, the rightfu... MoreRamayana

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Book 55
Book 55

Journey to the West

'The Monkey King' follows the adventures of Sun Wu Kong, born from a stone on Spring Mountain who seeks to learn the sec... MoreJourney to the West

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Book 56
Book 56

Hound of the Baskervilles

When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are ... MoreHound of the Baskervilles

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Book 57
Book 57

Mahabharata Rolling the Dice

In the second book of this exciting three-part series a single roll of the dice reverses the fortunes of the Pandavas. T... MoreMahabharata Rolling the Dice

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Book 58
Book 58

Mill on the Floss

Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom grow up in the Mill on the River Floss. Although Maggie adores Tom, she often finds ... MoreMill on the Floss

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Book 59
Book 59

Siddhartha Gautama

Can the path to the ultimate truth about human life be found by leaving behind wealth, comfort, family and security?... MoreSiddhartha Gautama

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Book 60
Book 60

All Quiet on the Western Front

When Paul Bäumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has prepared them for the death and destruction that they wit... MoreAll Quiet on the Western Front

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Book 61
Book 61

Thirty Nine Steps

Richard Hannay is bored with life in London. Then he discovers a horrible crime, and finds himself in the middle of a cl... MoreThirty Nine Steps

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Book 62
Book 62

Around the World in Eighty Days

Jules Verne - and his one-of-a-kind hero, Phileas Fogg - take children on an action-packed, whirlwind race around the wo... MoreAround the World in Eighty Days

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Book 63
Book 63

Riddle of the Sands

Carruthers is looking forward to a relaxing holiday when he sets off for the Baltic Sea. Instead he finds himself at the... MoreRiddle of the Sands

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Book 64
Book 64

Muhammad Life of the Prophet

Can people learn the wisdom of thinking about others, and not just about themselves?... MoreMuhammad Life of the Prophet

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Book 65
Book 65

Great Gatsby

Nick Carraway’s mysterious neighbour Gatsby gazes across the dark bay at a distant green light.... MoreGreat Gatsby

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Book 66
Book 66

Robinson Crusoe

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Book 67
Book 67

Red Badge of Courage

His regiment has yet to be tested in the fire of battle. Together the soldiers wait while distant guns rumble and the li... MoreRed Badge of Courage

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Book 68
Book 68

Awakening

Edna is an obedient wife and mother vacationing at Grand Isle with her family. While there, however, Edna become close t... MoreAwakening

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Book 69
Book 69

Pit and the Pendulum

Having been condemned to death by the Spanish Inquisition, the narrator descends into a kind of hell. Dizzy with weaknes... MorePit and the Pendulum

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Book 70
Book 70

Scarlet Letter

The baby in her arms and the bright scarlet letter ‘A’ on her gown are evidence and punishment for the shame she has bro... MoreScarlet Letter

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Book 71
Book 71

Les Miserables

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of... MoreLes Miserables

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Book 73
Book 73

Picture of Dorian Gray

Two men hold the answer to Dorian’s secret. One is the artist, Basil Hallward, who paints Dorian’s portrait. The other i... MorePicture of Dorian Gray

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Book 74
Book 74

My Brilliant Career

Sybylla Melvyn yearns for a life in the arts. She loves music and is determined to write a book. But as the daughter of ... MoreMy Brilliant Career

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Book 75
Book 75

The War of the Worlds

This is Wells's classic science-fiction tale in which Martians descend on Earth.... MoreThe War of the Worlds

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Book 76
Book 76

Sinbad the Sailor

‘You should hear the remarkable story of my life, for I did not come to where I am now without suffering greatly to reac... MoreSinbad the Sailor

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Book 77
Book 77

Brothers Karamazov

As Dimitry struck him Grigory screamed and fell back, the blood streaming horribly from his head. Dimitry bent over him,... MoreBrothers Karamazov

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Book 78
Book 78

Anna Karenina

A guard had stepped back into the path of a train and been crushed beneath the wheels. He had been killed instantly. Whe... MoreAnna Karenina

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Book 79
Book 79

South Ernest Shackleton

‘At 5 o’clock on the evening of November 21st, after the ice had drawn back like pall bearers at a funeral, Endurance sl... MoreSouth Ernest Shackleton

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Book 80
Book 80

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: One Thousand and One Nights

Ali Baba put down his axe and wondered if the magic words really would have any effect on the massive stone door blockin... MoreAli Baba and the Forty Thieves: One Thousand and One Nights

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Book 81
Book 81

Aladdin and His Magic Lamp One Thousand and One Nights

‘I am not thinking of learning any profession whatsoever.’ Though Aladdin's childhood had been full of beauty, comfort a... MoreAladdin and His Magic Lamp One Thousand and One Nights

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Book 82
Book 82

Northanger Abbey

Catherine Morland has little experience of the world. When a neighbour takes her to visit the fashionable city of Bath, ... MoreNorthanger Abbey

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Book 83
Book 83

Persuasion

Exam board: AQA A, Cambridge Assessment International Education Level & Subject: AS and A Level English Literature F... MorePersuasion

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Book 84
Book 84

Gulliver's Travels: GCSE

Take Note for Exam Success! York Notes offer an exciting approach to English literature. This market leading series full... MoreGulliver's Travels: GCSE

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Book 85
Book 85

Odyssey

During his eventful journey Odysseus comes across all sorts of monsters and mythical creatures, and loses his ships and ... MoreOdyssey

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Book 86
Book 86

Moonstone

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Book 87
Book 87

Kidnapped

Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, Kidnapped. ... MoreKidnapped

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Book 88
Book 88

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... MoreJourney to the Centre of the Earth

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Book 89
Book 89

Treasure Island: Annotated Edition. Illustrated by David Mackintosh

One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treas­ure Island's timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, m... MoreTreasure Island: Annotated Edition. Illustrated by David Mackintosh

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Book 90
Book 90

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea

In Jule Verne's epic tale, Captain Nemo and the crew of the undersea vessel, Nautilus, journey through an at times ficti... MoreTwenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea

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Book 91
Book 91

Reawakening Literature

It identifies a range of opportunities for developing reading skills, and for talking about books. It also suggests ways... MoreReawakening Literature

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Book 92
Book 92

Moby Dick

Among the crew is Ishmael, the novel's narrator, ordinary sailor, and extraordinary reader. Digressive, allusive, vulgar... MoreMoby Dick

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Book 93
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Book 94
Book 94

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

In London’s respectable society, Jekyll’s friends grow concerned. Why has Jekyll suddenly changed his will, and what is ... MoreDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

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Book 95
Book 95

Time Machine

The time traveller has invented a time machine. Its capabilities are beyond even his fertile imagination. Hundreds of th... MoreTime Machine

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Book 96
Book 96

Rob Roy

The adventures of Frank Osbaldistone and his time in Scotland with the famous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor during the time o... MoreRob Roy

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Book 97
Book 97

Tale of Two Cities

Sydney Carton is a lawyer who has wasted his abilities and his life. Now he has to make a difficult choice about what is... MoreTale of Two Cities

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Book 98
Book 98

Nineteen Eighty-Four

One of a series of fiction titles for schools, this is Orwell's classic novel in which every aspect of life is controlle... MoreNineteen Eighty-Four

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Book 99
Book 99

Animal Farm

NOMINATED - CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDALAll animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.It's just an ord... MoreAnimal Farm

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Book 100

Twelfth Night

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