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In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne

The book tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the Britannia. After finding a bottle cast into the ocean by the captain himself after the Britannia is shipwrecked, Lord and Lady Glenarvan of Scotland decide to launch a rescue expedition. The main difficulty is that the coordinates of the wreckage are mostly erased, and only the latitude (37 degrees) is known.
Lord Glenarvan makes it his quest to find Grant; together with his wife, Grant’s children and the crew of his yacht the Duncan they set off for South America. An unexpected passenger in the form of French geographer Jacques Paganel joins the search. They explore Patagonia, Tristan da Cunha Island, Amsterdam Island, Australia and New Zealand in their search for the castaways.

16 Hours and 29 Minutes.

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Jo’s Boys by Louisa May Alcott

Jo’s Boys is the third book in the Little Women trilogy by Louisa May Alcott. This volume follows the lives of the Plumfield boys who were introduced in Little Men, particularly Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Professor Bhaer and Jo’s sons Rob and Teddy, although the others make frequent appearances as well. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys as they experience shipwreck and storm, disappointment and even murder. As with any tale of growing up, the book includes romance as the childhood playmates become young men and women. The characters are growing up, going out into the world and deciding their futures which brings a whole host of new adventures, learning experiences, and the emotions of coming of age.

9 Hours and 30 Minutes

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Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

Just So Stories is a long-loved collection of fanciful tales written by British author Rudyard Kipling. Originally told to his own children and their friends, he later wrote them down for publication, and they are among Kipling’s best known works. Highly fantasized origin stories, highlighting differences among animals, and how certain phenomena in nature supposedly came to be, their witty presentation delights children. There are twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects which include chapters like: How the Camel Got His Hump, The Butterfly That Stamped, and How the Alphabet Was Made.

3 Hours and 29 Minutes.

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Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

David Balfour, a lad of seventeen and newly orphaned, is directed to go and live with his rich uncle, the master of the estate of Shaws in the lowlands of Scotland near Edinburgh. His uncle, Ebenezer, a true miser, doesn’t want him to discover that David is the rightful heir to the estate. After a failed attempt to get rid of him by “accident”, Ebenezer pays the captain of a ship to kidnap the boy, with the plan to sell him into slavery in Carolina.

On the journey the ship collides with a smaller rig and the lone survivor Alan Breck a “rebel” Jacobite climbs on board. David hears of a plan by the crew to overpower Alan and seize the gold he carries, tries to warn him, and then finds himself fighting for his life alongside Alan. Thankfully, Alan is very good with a sword and helping themselves to the ship’s firearms locker the pair fight so valiantly that the captain has no choice but to agree to give them passage back to the mainland. As they near land the ship unfortunately runs aground, and David finds himself a castaway.

The lad soon revives and starts again to find his way home. Along the journey he stops to ask directions from a member of the party out with Colin Roy Campbell, the infamous “Red Fox” who has been oppressing Alan’s people, when the man is shot to death by a sniper, and David is chased as an accomplice. He chances to meet up with Breck while fleeing and two “take to the heather” and barely survive numerous near brushes with redcoats. Traveling across the length of Scotland, they come to the mouth of the River Forth. With no money remaining, they must somehow cross to Queensferry, find Ebenezer’s lawyer, and lay claim to David’s inheritance in order to send Alan safely on to France.

8 Hours and 7 Minutes.

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Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

This story is about an American lad of 7 years old who lives with his young widowed mother in New York. He spends his days with his friend the grocery man Mr. Hobbs, the boot black Dick, and other young lads from his town. His best friend is his mother, whom he calls dearest, because that is what his papa used to call her. Cedric has curly blond hair, a sturdy young body, and a beautiful face that is only matched by his sweet temperament. He is always thinking of others and what they might need. One day, an English lawyer comes to Cedric’s house with news that will change his young life forever. Cedric’s papa was the son of a great Earl in England. The earl has lost all three of his sons and is now looking for his heir. He is a crusty old gentlemen with a hard, cold heart., who has spent his life chasing after his own pleasures and not caring for the needs of others, especially the needs his tenantry. He is extremely prejudiced against Americans and was outraged when his youngest son married an American woman. His proud heart views with disgust his young heir, before he even meets him, expecting him to be rude, uneducated, and selfish. Little does he know that meeting little Cedric will change his life forever. The sweet nature and innate kindness of the boy begins to rub off on the old earl, and he comes to see that Cedric, who befriends and cares for the poor and needy on the Earl’s estate, will be a better Earl than he has been.

5 Hours and 55 Minutes.

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Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

Jo March, the tomboy heroine of Little Women, is now Mrs. Jo Bhaer, married and with a family of her own. Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer, open their hearts (and their home) to educate and care for a handful of rowdy yet well-meaning youngsters. With two sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the informal school at Plumfield, Jo couldn’t be happier. The endearing cast of boys includes Nat, an orphaned street musician, cold and frightened when he first arrives at their door; business-minded Tommy; Dan, a “wild boy” eventually tamed by love and kindness; and other lovable characters. As with any group of boys the adventures and scrapes are abundant, but not outweighed by the morals to be learned and the love shared. An engaging sequel to Little Women, you will surely find a new favorite in Little Men!

9 Hours and 38 Minutes.

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women is the beloved-classic story of The March family, Mr. and Mrs. March (known as Marmee), and their four girls–Practical, yet fashion conscious Meg, who longs for the nice things they used to have. Rambunctious, book worm, Jo, who wants to become a writer and wishes she were born a boy, the “heroine” of the book. Shy and quiet, home-loving Beth, who loves to play the piano and play with her kitties. Finally, the youngest: artistic, vain, and often selfish Amy, who loves to use big words and longs for an aristocratic nose!
The story takes place during the American Civil War, and begins with Mr. March away from home as a chaplain to the Union army, while his wife and daughters remain at home to work and wait for his safe return. This book follows their joys, sorrows, and scrapes along the path to the girls becoming grown up “little women”. Many of the scrapes they get into include Laurie–their harum scarum next door neighbor, who becomes their adopted brother. The two families, The March’s and the Laurence’s strike up a lasting friendship, despite their differences in material belongings. Alcott’s books are enduring classics, a look into an era gone by, as well as the emotions of growing up, learning to face the various joys and sorrows of life.

17 Hours and 25 Minutes

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Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Imagine a strange, tropical place that is almost inaccessible. Time appears to have stood still there. Species of animal and plant life not seen elsewhere on Earth, except in the fossil record, inhabit the place. The lakes heave with the shapes of huge grey bulks moving under the surface. The woods are places where chittering cries move about above your head, as powerful apes move swiftly in the canopy of leaves. Then, a tree splinters nearby, and a dinosaur steps out from his hiding place… and he’s eyeing YOU. Jurassic Park? Not quite. The Lost World was an inspiration for Jurassic Park; in fact, a character in J.P. has the same name as one of the chief characters in The Lost World. It also inspired King Kong. But this is the original! Four adventurers go off to find the place shown in a dead man’s sketch book – they find a war between apes and Natives, prowling dinosaurs, a sparkly treasure hidden in the blue clay – they find The Lost World. To top things off, because of the treachery of a native guide, their means of escape is destroyed! Adventure and suspense await in this thrilling, fictitious tale of a world of prehistoric creatures, natives, and more!

8 Hours and 14 Minutes.

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Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

In this, the last of the Three Musketeers novels, Dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the French penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. If you have skipped the novels between The Three Musketeers and this, a few notes will bring you into the story:

On one side – Aramis, now a bishop and secretly the Captain-General of the Jesuit Order, who believes he has found a path to a higher honor – the papacy. Monsieur Fouquet, the vastly rich minister of finance, Aramis’ ally. Philippe, the identical twin of King Louis XIV, who grew up in ignorance of his pedigree, and whose surrogate parents were murdered on the king’s order and himself sent into the notorious Paris prison, the Bastille, there held in solitary confinement.

On the other side – King Louis XIV, selected as the twin who would be king by his mother, and who intends that his brother will never challenge him. Monsieur Colbert, first minister, who is jealous of Fouquet and plots his downfall.

Unaligned and in danger of collateral damage – d’Artagnan, now captain of the King’s Musketeers and so the king’s chief defender, who suspects plots running beneath the surface and who is trying to unearth them. Athos, now the Comte (Count) de la Fer and one of the most respected noblemen of France. Raoul, Athos’ son and vicomte (viscount), desperately in love with Mademoiselle de la Valliere, who the king has taken as his mistress. Porthos, grown extremely stout and happy as the Baron du Vallon.

Aramis discovers the hidden Philippe and hatches a plot to substitute him for the sitting king, putting Louis in Philippe’s cell in the Bastille. This even succeeds… for a short while. But Aramis has not reckoned with a man whose loyalty to the throne exceeds his own welfare and who disastrously reverses the plot. Now it is time for the plotters to scurry to cover, there to figure some way to recover their lost ambitions.

20 Hours and 43 Minutes.

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Mrs. Peter Rabbit by Thornton W. Burgess

Mrs. Peter Rabbit is another book by Thornton W. Burgess, in which we meet the lucky little bunny who will become Mrs. Peter Rabbit. Something is wrong with Peter Rabbit, he has no appetite, he is lonely, he just doesn’t know what’s wrong! Peter decides to visit some friends in the Old Pasture but instead finds himself narrowly escaping the clutches of Hooty Owl, experiencing a nasty encounter with Jed Thumper (a big gray rabbit), and eventually staring right into the soft, gentle eyes of Miss Fuzzytail. Soon, Peter has a bride! Children will love listening to the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit as they start a new, and often precarious, life together in the Dear Old Briar-Patch. As always, Burgess tells the tale in an engaging manner that brings to life the characteristics of our animal friends!

2 Hours and 3 Minutes.

Author

Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) was an American naturalist and children’s author best known for his beloved animal stories that combined entertainment with gentle lessons about nature. Over his long career, he wrote more than 170 books and thousands of newspaper columns featuring memorable characters like Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox. Burgess had a gift for weaving the habits and habitats of real animals into engaging tales that encouraged children to appreciate and respect the natural world. His work made him a pioneer of early conservation writing for young readers, and his stories remain classics of children’s literature.