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Pride and prejudice

A manga adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," the story of the rocky courtship between headstrong Elizabeth Bennett and wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Les mis?rables

Presents a manga version of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." Jean Valjean escapes prison and is pursued for years by officer Javert. In that time he becomes caretaker for a girl named Cosette, who becomes his world, but Javert threatens his peace and plans.

Jane Eyre

Presents a manga-style graphic novel version of Charlotte Bront?'s classic "Jane Eyre," in which an orphaned child, the wild-spirited Jane, is expected to be humble and grateful for those who take care of her, in spite of the abuse and shame she is subjected to. Then, as an adult, Jane finds her soulmate in the brooding, distant Mr. Rochester, but their love may not be enough to overcome a secret in Mr. Rochester's estate.

Great expectations

Presents a manga adaptation of the classic story by Charles Dickens.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Presents a manga-style graphic novel adaptation of "The Count of Monte Cristo," in which Edmond Dant?s is framed for a crime he did not commit, is sent to a terrible island prison for years, escapes, and disguises himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to take revenge on his betrayers.

Scrooge #worstgiftever

A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future. Text accompanied by emojis.

Ann fights for freedom

an Underground Railroad survival story
"In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of money, decides to sell Ann and her younger brother, their parents decide to take the dangerous step of running away north to freedom--a journey filled with danger, especially since they are not sure how to find the first station on the Underground Railroad"--OCLC.

A surprise for Caroline

In 1812, ten-year-old Caroline becomes frustrated that her friend Rhonda and cousin Lydia are suddenly acting too grown up to enjoy winter fun with her, and her hurt feelings lead to dangerous decisions. Includes historical notes about growing up in the early nineteenth century.

The queen and the first Christmas tree

Queen Charlotte's gift to England
2018
"To celebrate the beginning of 1800, Queen Charlotte invites 100 children to Windsor Castle, where England's first Christmas tree, laden with gifts, is the centerpiece. Includes biographical information about Queen Charlotte and a timeline"--Provided by publisher.

Great expectations

Pip is a poor young orphan, living with his sister and her husband Joe, a blacksmith. His life is changed forever by two very different meetings--one with an escaped convict and one with an eccentric old lady and the beautiful girl who lives with her. But who is the mysterious person who leaves him a fortune? -- p. 4 of cover.

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