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Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Monica Kulling has published twenty-six fiction and nonfiction books for children, including picture books, poetry, and biographies. She is best known for introducing biography to children just learning to read and has written about Harriet Tubman, Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Amelia Earhart among others. Monica Kulling lives in Toronto, Canada.


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Great Expectations
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Monica Kulling
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Seven-year-old Pip is an orphan. He lives with his nasty older sister and works as a blacksmith’s apprentice. Pip dreams of a better life, but has no idea how to turn his luck around. Then a mysterious stranger decides to make all of Pip’s dreams come true. Pip’s lonely life is... Read More
 





Les Miserables
Written by Victor Hugo
Adapted by Monica Kulling
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The classic novel--and hit Broadway show--about escaped convict Jean Valjean has been adapted with easy-to-read text, large type, and short chapters.  This engaging adaptation of the timeless tale is ideal for reluctant readers and kids not yet ready to tackle the original.   Read More
 





The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Written by Monica Kulling
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Join Tom Sawyer's wild adventures along the banks of the Mississippi River in this exciting addition to the Step into Classics line. Tom and his best friend, Huck Finn, share exciting make-believe escapades as treasure hunters, swashbuckling pirates, and soldiers in battle. They also unwittingly become real-life witnesses to a terrible... Read More
 





Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Richard Walz
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It’s 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story! Read More
 





Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Teresa Flavin
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An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role models... Read More
 





The Great Houdini
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Anne Reas
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Harry Houdini was a great escape artist, but perhaps his greatest trick was becoming the famous magician that we have come to know. As a child, Houdini worked hard--and even quit school--to help support his family. But his dream always was to become a great magician and performer. He practiced day... Read More
 





Horses
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Betina Ogden
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There’s a new horse on the farm! He was just born yesterday, but he already weighs 100 pounds and can stand all by himself.

Kids will love following this little colt through his first two years of life in this very young nonfiction Pictureback that’s simple and fun enough to be... Read More
 





Horses
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Betina Ogden
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There’s a new horse on the farm! He was just born yesterday, but he already weighs 100 pounds and can stand all by himself.

Kids will love following this little colt through his first two years of life in this very young nonfiction Pictureback that’s simple and fun enough to be... Read More
 





Listen Up!
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Richard Walz
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IT'S 1876 AND THE whole country is celebrating the 100th birthday of the United States. The biggest party is in Philadelphia at the World's Fair, where the latest and greatest inventions are on display for all to see. Alexander Graham Bell is headed to the fair to demonstrate his invention -... Read More
 

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