When Phileas Fogg read in his newspaper that it was possible to travel around the world in only eight days, his friends laughed. It can't be done!" said one. So Phileas Fogg set out prove it could."
All for one, and one for all!" Headstrong young d'Artagnan, fresh from the country, meets the three musketeers in an unusual way. One by one, he challenges each of them to a duel! But before long, they become good friends as d'Artagnan and the musketeers get caught up in the trickery of the French court. They must guard the queen against the evil plots of Cardinal Richelieu. Will their wits and…
Long ago, mythic England was a kingdom of wizards and witches, fire-breathing dragons and dreadful giants. Who could rule this magical land? Who could overcome the powers of evil? It was the destiny of King Arthur and his noble knights to protect and serve the people of Camelot. Whether celebrating at the legendary Round Table or traveling far and wide to help the poor and the weak - danger, te…
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…
Who would burn books?rnJack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor's soldiers?
Remember the rules of the woods," says Mrs. Red Riding Hood. "Keep to the path and DON'T TALK TO WOLVES!" But Little Red Riding Hood forgets the rules and now she must outwit the wolf."
Will Shere Khan, the angry tiger, ruin Mowgli's birthday or will Bagheera and Baloo save the day?
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isnÔÇÖt as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy...