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Children's books made into movies includes The Odyssey (1990), Northern Lights (2009), Nim's Island (2008), The Neverending Story (1985), The Mystery at Lilac Inn (1930).

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The Odyssey

by: Homer
release date: Jan 01, 1990
The Odyssey

The classic translation of The Odyssey, now in paperback.

Robert Fitzgerald's translation of Homer's Odyssey is the best and best-loved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. Since 1961, this Odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation for three generations of students and poets. Farrar, Straus and Giroux is delighted to publish a new edition of this classic work. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited to the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language reader in all its glory.

Of the many translations published since World War II, only Fitzgerald's has won admiration as a great poem in English. The noted classicist D. S. Carne-Ross explains the many aspects of its artistry in his Introduction, written especially for this new edition.

This edition also features a map, a Glossary of Names and Places, and Fitzgerald's Postscript. Line drawings precede each book of the poem.

Winner of the Bollingen Prize

Northern Lights

by: Philip Pullman
release date: Oct 05, 2009
Northern Lights
Philip Pullman has created a fantasy world, where demons swoop and scuttle along the streets of London and Oxford, where the mysterious Dust swirls invisibly through the air, and where only one child knows secrets the adults would kill for.

Nim's Island

by: Wendy Orr
release date: Nov 01, 2008
Nim's Island
Nim lives on an island in the middle of the wide blue sea, shared by only her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie, a turtle called Chica, and a satellite dish for her e-mail. No one else in the world lives quite like Nim, and she wouldn't swap places with anyone.

But when Jack disappears in his sailing boat and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And she needs help from her friends, old and new.

The Neverending Story

by: Michael Ende
The Neverending Story
Bastian embarks on a wild adventure when he enters the magical world of Fantastica, a doomed land filled with dragons, giants, and monsters, and risks his life to save Fantastica by going on a very dangerous quest.

The Mystery at Lilac Inn

by: Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Read by Laura Linney
approx. 3 hours
2 cassettes

Nancy finds herself in danger when she tries to solve the mystery of the old inn, believed to be jinxed.

My Friend Flicka

by: Mary O'Hara
release date: Jan 01, 2006
My Friend Flicka

The first time that ken McLaughlin sees Flicka galloping past him on his family's Wyoming horse ranch, he knows she's the yearling he's been longing for. But Flicka comes from a long line of wild horses, and taming her will take more than Ken could ever have imagined. Soon, Ken is faced with an impossible choice: give up on his beautiful horse, or risk his life to fight for her.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

by: Richard Atwater
release date: Jan 01, 1998
Mr. Popper's Penguins
The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Misty of Chincoteague

by: Marguerite Henry
release date: Jan 01, 2009
Misty of Chincoteague
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Paul and his sister Maureen's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction. A Newbery Honor Book.

Little Miss Spider

by: David Kirk
release date: Oct 01, 1999
Little Miss Spider
When Miss Spider pops out of her egg, surrounded by brothers and sisters scurrying about, her mother is nowhere to be found - but kind Betty the Beetle is there to fill the role. "Just right for preschoolers or beginning readers, this reassuring story, complete with a surprise ending, is a charmer." - School Library Journal

Mars Needs Moms!

by: Berkeley Breathed
release date: Jan 06, 2011
Mars Needs Moms!
Milo doesn't get it: What's the big deal about moms? They're just slave-driving broccoli bullies. Yet they are worshipped the world over! Perhaps even the galaxy over-because here come Martians and they're after one thing only: moms. Milo's mom in particular! That's quite a long way to come for a mom-could it be that Milo has been overlooking something special?

Matilda

by: Roald Dahl
release date: Jan 01, 2004
Matilda
Poor, misunderstood Matilda fights back against an unappreciative world through a hidden talent: Matilda is the world's greatest practical joker! Little effort is needed to put one over on her obnoxious parents, but can shy little Matilda handle the formidable headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and win the respect of every kid in school? Yes!

The marvelous land of Oz

by: L. Frank Baum
release date: Jan 01, 1999
The marvelous land of Oz
First published in 1900, L. Frank Baum's original classic Oz novel is one of the world's most beloved, enduring fantasy classics -- and, perhaps not as recognized as it ought to be for establishing a new, wholly-American sort of mythology. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been translated into more than forty languages, and of course, served as the basis for one of history's most popular films, The Wizard of Oz, first released in 1939. The Marvelous Land of Oz is the first sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, originally published in 1904. Baum writes that he wrote the sequel in response to thousands of letters from schoolchildren, and to one little girl who journeyed all the way to Baum's home to ask that he write more stories about the Tin Woodsman and the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. The Marvelous Land of Oz introduces new characters like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Gump, as well as the original favorites.

Madame Doubtfire

by: Anne Fine
release date: Nov 01, 1998
Madame Doubtfire
Miranda Hilliard and her husband Daniel are divorced, but he doesn't see their children very often. One day Madame Doubtfire comes to work for Miranda as a nanny, but she seems to behave much more like a man than a woman. "Penguin Readers" is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. "Penguin Readers" are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from "Easystarts" with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: "Contemporary", "Classics" or "Originals". At the end of each book there is a section of enjoyable exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing. Some titles in the series are available with an accompanying audio cassette, or in a book and cassette pack. Additionally, selected titles have free accompanying "Penguin Readers Factsheets" which provide stimulating exercise material for students, as well as suggestions for teachers on how to exploit the Readers in class.

Madeline

by: Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline
A Caldecott Honor Book

Madeline truly needs no introduction. An enduring classic, Madeline continues to enchant readers more than seventy years after its first publication.

Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. To Madeline, a trip to the hospital is a grand adventure.

Lorax

by: Dr. Seuss
Lorax
"Unless someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to get better...It's not."

Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty.

"The big, colorful pictures and the fun images, word plays and rhymes make this an amusing exposition of the ecology crisis."—School Library Journal.

Little Toot

by: Hardie Gramatky
release date: Jan 01, 1999
Little Toot
Toot! Toot! Everybody's favorite little tugboat is back in five new formats to celebrate his 60th anniversary!

Little Toot is a lovable little tugboat. He doesn't like to work. And he's afraid of the ocean. But when a big ocean liner runs into trouble, it's Little Toot who saves the day. Now he's everybody's hero!

Little Women

by: Louisa May Alcott
release date: Jan 01, 2010
Little Women
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.

The Little White Horse

by: Elizabeth Goudge
release date: Jan 01, 1989
The Little White Horse
"I absolutely adored The Little White Horse."--J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series

Winner of the Carnegie Medal

When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she's entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comfort--a tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing Moonacre Manor and the town around it--and Maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. But what can one solitary girl do?

Little Lord Fauntleroy

by: Frances Hodgson Burnett
release date: Jan 01, 2007
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Designed for school districts, educators, and students seeking to maximize performance on standardized tests, Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was edited for students who are actively building their vocabularies in anticipation of taking PSAT¿, SAT¿, AP¿ (Advanced Placement¿), GRE¿, LSAT¿, GMAT¿ or similar examinations.
PSAT¿ is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation neither of which sponsors or endorses this book; SAT¿ is a registered trademark of the College Board which neither sponsors nor endorses this book; GRE¿, AP¿ and Advanced Placement¿ are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which neither sponsors nor endorses this book, GMAT¿ is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admissions Council which is neither affiliated with this book nor endorses this book, LSAT¿ is a registered trademark of the Law School Admissions Council which neither sponsors nor endorses this product. All rights reserved.

The Leaf Men

by: William Joyce
release date: Jun 05, 2001
The Leaf Men

The brave good bugs march off to save the garden . . .

First, they must fight the evil Spider Queen . . .

Before summoning the Leaf Men to save the day . . .

But what about the mystery of the Long-Lost Toy?

Here is ancient elfin magic, epic adventure, and a bugle salute to the power of memory, loyalty and love as resounding as Robin Hood's call to his Merry Men!

Last Unicorn

by: Peter S Beagle
Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn is one of the true classics of fantasy, ranking with Tolkien's The Hobbit, Le Guin's Earthsea Trilogy, and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Beagle writes a shimmering prose-poetry, the voice of fairy tales and childhood: The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone. She was very old, though she did not know it, and she was no longer the careless color of sea foam but rather the color of snow falling on a moonlit night. But her eyes were still clear and unwearied, and she still moved like a shadow on the sea. The unicorn discovers that she is the last unicorn in the world, and sets off to find the others. She meets Schmendrick the Magician--whose magic seldom works, and never as he intended--when he rescues her from Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, where only some of the mythical beasts displayed are illusions. They are joined by Molly Grue, who believes in legends despite her experiences with a Robin Hood wannabe and his unmerry men. Ahead wait King Haggard and his Red Bull, who banished unicorns from the land. This is a book no fantasy reader should miss; Beagle argues brilliantly the need for magic in our lives and the folly of forgetting to dream.

Lassie Come-Home

by: Rosemary Wells
release date: Jan 01, 1995
Lassie Come-Home
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Sold in financial desperation to a wealthy duke, a collie undertakes a 1000-mile journey in order to be reunited with her former master in Yorkshire.

Justin Morgan Had a Horse

by: Marguerite Henry
release date: Dec 26, 2006
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast -- this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds!

This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses -- the Morgan.

Second Jungle Book

by: Rudyard Kipling
Second Jungle Book
In 'The Second Jungle Book', Kipling draws on the same elements that delighted so many readers in his original masterpiece – a profound knowledge of India, an understanding of jungle animals, and a remarkable imagination. Mowgli returns with his faithful companions – Bagheera the black panther, Baloo the lovable bear and Shere Khan the tiger – together with some new friends. Dark comedy, vivid descriptions and pure enchantment combine to create a second, equally powerful tale.

Jumanji

by: Todd Strasser
release date: Jan 01, 1996
Jumanji

Judy Moody

by: Megan McDonald
release date: Jan 01, 2001
Judy Moody
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third-grade. But she does have an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns the class a special ""Me"" project, she really gets a chance to express herself!

Johnny Tremain

by: Professional Books
Johnny Tremain
A complete guide to teaching the Newbery Award winner, Johnny Tremain. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students.

James and the Giant Peach

by: Roald Dahl
release date: May 22, 2007
James and the Giant Peach

When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of marvelous oversized friends—Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more.

After years of feeling like an outsider in the house of his despicable Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, James has finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the exciting adventure begins!

Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

by: Mordecai Richler
release date: Oct 01, 1988
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all – insulting a grown-up! Although he's small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.
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