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The Princess and the Goblin
Written by George MacDonald
Illustrated by Arthur Hughes
Introduction by Jeanne DuPrau
Hardcover

One of the most successful and beloved of Victorian fairy tales, George Macdonald’s The Princess and the Goblin tells the story of young Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who must outwit the threatening goblins who live in caves beneath her mountain home. Macdonald’s pioneering use of fanstasy as a literary... Read More
 

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Five Children and It
Written by E. Nesbit
Illustrated by H. R. Millar
Introduction by Laurel Snyder
Hardcover

What would you do if you could wish for anything in the world? In E. Nesbit’s classic middle-grade tale of adventure and mayhem, five children discover a Psammead, a grumpy magical creature with the ability to grant wishes. At first, their newfound power seems exciting and full of promise, but soon... Read More
 

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The Book of Dragons
Written by E. Nesbit
Illustrated by H. R. Millar
Introduction by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Hardcover

Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.

In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary... Read More
 

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The Phoenix and the Carpet
Written by E. Nesbit
Illustrated by H. R. Millar
Introduction by Bruce Coville
Hardcover

E. Nesbit’s rip-roaring sequel to Five Children and It follows the wondrous adventures of Robert, Jane, Cyril, Anthea, and The Lamb as they discover a clever phoenix and a magic carpet that can take them anywhere they wish. With an introduction by popular fantasy author Bruce Coville, this classic novel will... Read More
 

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Written by Padraic Colum
Illustrated by Willy Pogany
Introduction by Rick Riordan
Hardcover

Travel to ancient Greece, where gods and goddesses walk the earth and a youth named Jason must capture the famous Golden Fleece. Mythology buffs will love the classic stories of Greek heroes, from Hercules to Orpheus to Theseus. With an introduction by Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the... Read More
 

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Daddy-Long-Legs
Written by Jean Webster
Illustrated by Jean Webster
Introduction by Ann M. Martin
Hardcover

Bright and lively Judy Abbott is an orphan who dreams of escaping the drudgery of her life at the John Grier Home. One day she receives a marvelous opportunity—a wealthy male benefactor has agreed to fund her higher education. In return, Judy must keep him informed about the ups and downs... Read More
 

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The Jungle Book
Written by Rudyard Kipling
Introduction by Neil Gaiman
Hardcover

Imagine growing up among wolves, being friends with a panther and a bear, and hunting the most fearsome animal in the wild—the man-killing tiger Shere Khan. Rudyard Kipling portrays the exciting and adventurous jungle upbringing of Mowgli in this timeless classic. Still amazingly contemporary even though it was written more than... Read More
 

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