First published 2016
This collection brings together nine classic stories that have captivated young readers for generations. Pinocchio struggles with honesty as his wooden nose grows with each lie. Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into a world where logic turns upside down. Gulliver finds himself a giant among tiny people, then a miniature man among giants. The Robinson family builds a new life after their ship crashes on a deserted island. Ebenezer Scrooge confronts his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Captain Nemo takes readers twenty thousand leagues beneath the ocean's surface. Mowgli grows up among wolves in the Indian jungle. Dorothy follows a yellow brick road through the magical land of Oz. These stories explore courage, friendship, and the journey from childhood to maturity through adventures both fantastic and heartwarming.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Rabbit Hole, Oz, Indian Jungle, Deserted Island
Period: Christmas Eve
628 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform