Deanna McFadden

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. Mary Shelley's tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly two centuries ago. From the bits and pieces of dead bodies, and the power of electricity, the brilliant Victor Frankenstein fashions a new form of life--only to discover, too late, the irreparable damage he has caused.

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Little girls, especially, love following the adventures of the four March sisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all, the tomboy Jo--as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up. This simpler version captures all the charm and warmth of the original.

This title comes from the popular Silver Penny series. This retelling of the classic story will enchant young readers. It is suitable for children aged 3 to 6. When a poor miller tells the king his daughter can weave straw into gold, she doesn't know what to do. If she succeeds, the king will marry her! But how can she complete this impossible task? Only with the help of a strange little gnome with a very unusual name.

This title is suitable for children aged 3 to 6. This is a stunning version of the beloved fairy tale about a princess doomed to sleep for 100 years, until a handsome prince wakes her with a kiss. With one full page illustration per spread and skillfully retold for a young reader, Silver Penny Stories are sure to find a cherished place in any family's collection. This traditional retelling of Sleeping Beauty, one of the most classic stories of all time, is beautifully illustrated and designed for the modern reader. This is a book that children and parents will want to read together over and over again.

This title is a part of the new, lavishly illustrated Silver Penny Stories series. It is aimed at children aged between 3 and 6 years old. Cinderella, with its heroine's magical transformation and iconic glass slipper, is perhaps the most popular fairy tale of all time. This stunning new version will enchant children hearing the story for the first time. Lavishly illustrated and lovingly retold, these new Silver Penny Stories are sure to find a cherished place in any family's collection. The classic tales have captured readers' hearts and imaginations for generations and children and parents will enjoy reading them together over and over again.

Part of the brand new, lavishly illustrated Silver Penny Stories series. It is suitable for children aged 3-6. Little Red Riding Hood has to deliver goodies to grandma, but when the hungry Big Bad Wolf spots the girl in the woods, he decides to trick her into becoming dinner. Lavishly illustrated and lovingly retold, these new Silver Penny Stories are sure to find a cherished place in any family's collection. The classic tales have captured readers' hearts and imaginations for generations and children and parents will enjoy reading them together over and over again.