by John Holdren
First published 2017
This anthology brings together classic literature adapted for young minds. Readers meet Prospero on his magical island in Shakespeare's The Tempest, where storms and spirits test human nature. They follow Sherlock Holmes through London's foggy streets as he solves mysterious cases with sharp observation. The March sisters from Little Women navigate family bonds and personal dreams during the Civil War era. Frederick Douglass tells his own story of courage and determination in the face of injustice. Twenty-three poems celebrate American themes and transportation, from trains crossing vast landscapes to the spirit of a growing nation. Black and white illustrations complement each story and poem. The medium-sized type makes reading comfortable for developing eyes. These tales span cultures and centuries, offering adventure, family drama, mystery, and real-life heroism in one volume.
Genres: fiction, adaptations, classics, anthologies, 20th-century, american, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
Setting: London, Shakespeare's Island
Period: Civil War Era
159 pages · Paperback · K12 Inc.