The hunchback Quasimodo had the face of a monster. No one wanted to look at him. No one wanted to be near him. So he lived alone in the cathedral tower, with only the gargoyles for company, and rang the bells for the city of Paris. But even he could not keep apart from the world forever. When a beautiful Gypsy girl needed help, Qyasimodo left his lofty home to rescue her. His life would never b…
One terrible winter, Jean Valjean steals a loaf of bread to feed his young nieces and nephews. He is caught and put in jail - for nineteen years! When he finally gets out, Valjean changes his name and tries to begin a new life. But evil Inspector Javert wants him back in jail. As Valhean struggles to hide from the law, he finds himself living side by side with many of the sick, injured, and poo…
Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus, who is about to expose the Roman governor's creative accountancy, has been poisoned. Can Getafix brew an antidote? Only if Asterix and Obelix find a certain flower for the druid's potion in Helvetia. What with bank safes, cuckoo hourglasses, yodelling and holes in the cheese, they're soon on a real Helvetian roll.
Who does Jim Hawkins meet on Treasure Island while he is spying on pirates?
Young Jim, off on an expedition to search for treasure, meets Long John Silver. When he overhears the pirate's evil plans, Jim finds himself in more danger than he bargained for.