Sense and Sensibility follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations. Elinor represents sensepractical and composedwhile Marianne embodies sensibility, guided by emotion and passion. After their family falls into financial hardship, both sisters must balance romantic desires with the harsh realities of their ...

In the shadowy depths of Transylvania, the mysterious Count Dracula seeks to spreadhis curse of vampirism to England. As Jonathan Harker and his companions uncoverthe Counts horrifying plans, they are drawn into a battle of life and death against anancient evil. Bram Stokers Dracula is a chilling tale of bloodlust, seduction, and theeternal struggle between good and evil. A timeless Gothic horror,...

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius offers a profound insight into the mind of a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. Written as personal reflections, the work explores themes of self-discipline, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue in the face of adversity. Aurelius’s wisdom on life, leadership, and human nature remains timeless, offering readers a guide to inner peace and moral clarity.

The Secret Garden is a heartwarming tale of transformation and discovery. When young Mary Lennox, an orphan, is sent to live with her reclusive uncle, she stumbles upon a hidden garden and begins to revive both the garden and the spirits of those around her. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless classic explores themes of healing, friendship, and the magic of nature. As Mary nurtures the forgotten ga...

As soon as Anne Shirley arrives at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she is sure she wants to stay forever. but will the Cuthberts send her back to the orphanage? Anne knows shes not what they expected a skinny girl with fiery red hair and a temper to match. If only she can convince them to let her stay, shell try very hard not to keep rushing headlong into scrapes and blurting out th...

Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. Perfect for developing empathy, resilience and a...

He drove his mind into Gordon Comstock is fighting against the worship of the so-called ‘money-gods' – but it is a fight that is making his life miserable and unfulfilling. the abyss where poetry is written.’ After quitting his well-paying job, he spends his days working in a bookshop and writing unsuccessful poetry. And to make matters worse, there is a depressing aspidistra on his windowsill th...

How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. Perfect for developing...

One afternoon, Alice feels very bored. But when she falls into a rabbit hole and ends up in Wonderland, nothing is boring! In Wonderland, animals can talk and food can make you grow or shrink. Will Alice be able to get back home? Or will she get stuck in this strange place?

The idea really came to meGeorge Bowling leads a dreary life.He is forty-five and a mediocre insurancesalesman, husband and father. The most excitingthing in his week is getting some new false teeth.the day I got my new false teeth.After he foresees World War II,George decides to escape to the idyllic daysof his childhood. He soon discoversthat the journey may not beeverything he hoped.

When the animals of Manor Farm overthrow Mr Jones, their drunkard farmer, the pigs (Napoleon and Snowball) mastermind a new regime. Together, the animals create Animal Farm – a utopia where all animals are equal and free. But as Napoleon and Snowball battle for power, it soon becomes apparent that the pigs secretly believe some animals are more important than others.

Rather than drink and gossip with his hostile English peers at the exclusive European Club, John Flory has embraced Burmese culture. When his best friend, Dr Veraswami, asks for his help, Flory comes to understand the true extent of the corruption in British-ruled Burma. But the arrival of the beautiful yet aloof Elizabeth forces Flory to examine his values and what he believes in.

In this essay written during the worst of the London blitz, Orwell discusses socialism, patriotism, an English revolution and how to make the country a better place. His passionate argument about the need for class consciousness and huge political change is as relevant today as it was when the essay was first published in 1941.

‘Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.’ Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to suit the Party. However, he hates the world they have created – one where everyone is under the eye of the omniscient Big Brother. After Winston finds love with Julia, a young woman who shares his ideals, he risks it all and rebels. But Big Bro...

‘… I had never shot an In this perceptive essay collection, Orwell recounts a pivotal moment in his career as a police officer in Burma. He also shares his experience of being treated for pneumonia in a Parisian hospital for the poor, and delves into the absolute horrors of attending a public school for boys. elephant and never wanted to.’ Throughout, he gives his insightful opinions on colonialis...

The stars are a free show; it don’t cost anything to use your eyes.’ In George Orwell’s first full-length work, a memoir in two parts, he recounts how he lived in two major cities as a struggling writer with very little money in his pocket. From sleeping in bug-infested hotels to surviving off scraps, Orwell uncovers the truth about the impoverished working and living conditions of Paris and Londo...

How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. Perfect for developing...

.While vacationing in Italy, young Lucy Honeychurch meets the unconventional George Emerson, challenging her strict Edwardian upbringing. Torn between societal expectations and her desire for true passion, Lucy must choose between a life of security or the possibility of love. A Room with a View is a witty and poignant exploration of self-discovery, class, and romance. This novel examines the conf...

How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. Perfect for developing...

Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant.

When a mysterious scientist named Griffin discovers the secret of invisibility, he quickly realizes the terrible consequences of his power. As his experiments lead him into madness, Griffin embarks on a dangerous path of terror and violence. H. G. Wells' TheInvisible Man is a gripping tale of science gone awry, exploring the dark side of ambition and isolation.

This is not a war … it is a comic opera withan occasional death. In this personal account of his time fighting details his life in the trenches and the lives of the men he fought alongside. for the POUM militia of the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War, George Orwell He also critically examines his growing frustrations with the totalitarianism of Stalin’s oppressive communist regime.

How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can’t always name them or talk about them easily. This essential series focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. Perfect for developing...

When five siblings discover an ancient, strangelooking sand fairy who can grant wishes, they ask for many weird and wonderful things: beauty, wings, a castle. and for their baby brother to grow up. Although it seems fun and exciting at first, the children soon learn to be careful what they wish for. While their wishes only last until sunset, the consequences may not. Will the children be able to f...

When Heidi is taken to live with her grandfather in the mountains, no one can imagine how much they will come to love each other as she grows up. But her life is changed again as she is sent to live with a rich family in the city. Although she makes good friends there, she longs to return to her grandfather. Will she be able to make her way back to the mountains where she belongs? Includes a free ...

After Doctor Dolittle’s pet parrot teaches him how to talk to animals, creatures from all over the world start asking him for help. When he hears that there are sick monkeys in Africa, the doctor and seven of his animal friends set sail to cure them. On their journey, they meet a cruel king, a stubborn lion and ruthless pirates. Will Doctor Dolittle overcome these challenges with the aid of his an...

A swallow befriends the statue of the Happy Prince, who is upset as he sees the struggles of the people in his city. But how can a small bird and a statue help those who need it most? This collection of children’s tales about friendship, compassion and love includes four heartfelt stories: The Happy Prince, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket. Includes a free audiobook...

The March sisters are living through tough times. Their father is away at war, money is scarce and the eldest sisters must work to support their mother. Their poverty creates hardship to be overcome, but the sisters feel sure they will always have each other. As the years pass, the girls learn to follow their own paths and the family grows. But will the sisters stay as close as ever when things ar...

After young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map leading to buried treasure, he joins the search for it on board a ship called the Hispaniola . However, not everybody in the crew can be trusted. Amongst them are cunning pirates who will stop at nothing to steal the treasure for themselves, making Jim’s adventure of a lifetime very dangerous indeed. Will he be able to outwit the others and make i...

When Alice left Wonderland, she never expected to find another strange world behind her looking-glass – a place where running makes you stand still, walking forwards moves you backwards, knights are clumsy, flowers are chatty and insects offer advice! As she’s propelled into a new adventure, Alice meets the strange twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Red and White Queens, and Humpty Dumpty . but...

In the glamorous and decadent world of 1920s New York, Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, throws lavish parties in the hope of rekindling a lost love. As Gatsby’s obsession with the elusive Daisy Buchanan grows, the lines between illusion and reality blur, leading to tragic consequences. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a timeless exploration of the American Dream, love, wealth, and th...

Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, The Call of the Wild follows Buck, a domestic dog, who is stolen from his comfortable home and thrust into the brutal wilderness. As he faces savage conditions and cruel masters, Buck’s primal instincts awaken, leading him to embrace his wild ancestry. A tale of survival, transformation, and the irresistible pull of nature, Jack London’s classic novel explores th...

Heart of Darkness tells the story of Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain, journeying into the depths of the Congo in search of the enigmatic ivory trader, Kurtz. As Marlow ventures deeper into the wilderness, he confronts the horrors of colonial exploitation and the dark, hidden sides of human nature. Joseph Conrad’s novella is a haunting examination of the corrupting influence of power and the th...

When Martians invade Earth with advanced technology and devastating power, humanity faces an unprecedented threat to its existence. In The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells masterfully depicts the terror and chaos of an alien invasion through the eyes of an ordinary man. As society crumbles and survival becomes uncertain, the novel explores themes of human resilience, fear of the unknown, and the fra...

In The Raven and Other Tales of Horror, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully explores the darkest corners of the human mind through his haunting poetry and short stories. From the eerie refrain of The Raven to the chilling psychological terror of The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher, Poe’s work delves into fear, madness, and death.

In ush.the wild Yukon Territory, a fierce wolf-dog struggles to survive the harsh wilderness. Born of a wolf and raised among men, White Fang learns the brutal laws of nature and the cruelty of mankind. But amidst the violence, a glimmer of hope shines through when he encounters kindness for the first time. Will White Fang find his place in a world of man and beast, or be consumed by the savage fo...

In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet, an independent and sharp-witted young woman, navigates societys expectations while facing the pressures of marriage. When she meets the wealthy but aloof Mr. Darcy, their initial mutual dislike gradually evolves into a deeper understanding, challenging their views on pride, prejudice, and love. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, Jane Austens...

In Northanger Abbey, young Catherine Morland, an avid reader of Gothic novels, is invited to stay at the mysterious Northanger Abbey, where her imagination runs wild. As she navigates the complexities of social life, romance, and her overactive imagination, Catherine learns valuable lessons about reality versus fantasy. Jane Austens witty and satirical novel explores the dangers of letting fiction...

Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet is a timeless collection of poetic essays exploring the profound themes of love, work, freedom, and spirituality. Through the words of the wise prophet Almustafa, Gibran offers philosophical insights on life’s greatest questions, touching the hearts and minds of readers across generations. Written with lyrical beauty and deep wisdom, The Prophet continues to inspire wit...

Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who, years earlier, was persuaded to break off her engagement to the love of her life, Captain Frederick Wentworth, due to his lack of fortune. Now, eight years later, Wentworth returns, wealthy and successful, stirring Annes long-buried emotions. Set against the backdrop of class distinctions and social pressures,

In The Time Machine, a brilliant scientist invents a device that allows him to travel through time, venturing far into the distant future. There, he discovers a world drastically changed, where humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the peaceful Eloi and the terrifying Morlocks. As he uncovers the secrets of this strange future, the Time Traveller grapples with the consequences of time an...

.In Anne of Ingleside, Anne Shirley is now a mother of six, balancing the joys and challenges of family life at her beloved home, Ingleside. As her children grow and encounter their own adventures, Anne’s warmth, imagination, and love remain the heart of her bustling household. Yet, as she faces new worries and changes, Anne must rediscover her own sense of self. L. M. Montgomery’s charming novel ...

.In Anne’s House of Dreams, Anne Shirley embarks on the next chapter of her life as she marries Gilbert Blythe and moves into their cozy seaside home. As they build a life together, Anne faces both joys and sorrows, making new friends and encountering unexpected challenges in their quiet village. With her unwavering optimism and love, Anne learns that true happiness is built through both dreams an...

In Emma, Jane Austen presents the charming and self-assured Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who delights in matchmaking for her friends while believing she will never marry. Despite her confidence, Emmas misguided attempts at romance lead to misunderstandings and complications. As she navigates her own feelings and those of others, Emma learns valuable lessons about love, humility, and self-awarenes...