Bambi [eBook]

By Felix Salten
Translated By Whittaker Chambers
Illustrations By Kurt Wiese

 

Felix Salten’s Bambi: A Life in the Woods (1923) is a richly layered work of children’s literature that presents the life of a young deer with a raw, unfiltered perspective on the natural world. Originally written in German, this classic novel explores themes of survival, loss, and the harsh realities of nature, offering a far more somber and introspective narrative than its more familiar adaptation, Walt Disney’s animated film Bambi (1942). Continue reading “Bambi [eBook]”

The Box-Car Children [eBook]

The Box-Car Children
By Gertrude Chandler Warner
Illustrations by Dorothy Lake Gregory

This classic children’s story by Gertrude Chandler Warner has captivated young readers for generations. The book follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden—who, after losing their parents, decide to make their way in the world independently. Fearing separation in foster care, they find refuge in an abandoned boxcar they discover in the woods. The boxcar becomes their makeshift home, where they transform their surroundings into a cozy living space. They gather food, make furniture from scraps, and support each other as a loving family, showing resilience and resourcefulness in their quest for independence. Continue reading “The Box-Car Children [eBook]”

The Poor Count’s Christmas [eBook]

The Poor Count’s Christmas
by Frank R. Stockton

A charming Christmas story that captures the spirit of generosity and kindness. Set in a small European town, it follows the story of Count Cormo, a once-wealthy nobleman who has fallen on hard times. Despite his humble circumstances, the count remains dignified and kind-hearted, determined to uphold his traditional values and provide his annual Christmas celebration for the town’s children, even if he himself has very little.

The tale takes an unexpected turn when a young giant, Feldar, strolls into the area seeking his fortune, accompanied by his friend, a kind and wise little fairy. Feldar hopes to secure his share of a large inheritance.

Christmas arrives at last, and brings with it a series of surprises, demonstrating the true meaning of Christmas through selflessness and compassion and the joy that comes with indulging the spirit of giving. Continue reading “The Poor Count’s Christmas [eBook]”

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle eBook Collection – The Complete Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan DoyleCollection includes all four novels and five short story collections, representing the complete Sherlock Holmes canon by revered author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Novels:
A Study In Scarlet (1887)
The Sign Of The Four (1890)
The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1902)
The Valley Of Fear (1915)

Short Story Collections:
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes (1892)
The Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes (1894)
The Return Of Sherlock Holmes (1905)
His Last Bow (1917)
The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes (1927)
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J.S. Fletcher eBook Collection – Twelve Very British Mysteries

J S FletcherJoseph Smith “J. S.” Fletcher (1863-1935) was one of the most popular English authors of the “Golden Age of Mysteries” and a prolific writer who published a total of 237 books, 120 of them mystery and detective novels. As a young journalist Fletcher reported on numerous police court and coroner’s inquest proceedings and became an authority on the old Yorkshire dialect and the many villages and towns of Northern England, publishing a history of Halifax and a six-voulme history of Yorkshire. Later, working in London, Fletcher immersed himself in the daily affairs of the various social classes and institutions of the city. This background gave Fletcher’s many novels a uniquely detailed and colorful depiction of the varied settings and local characters in his stories, which were characterized by intricate plots with unexpected but plausible twists and a sprinkling of red herrings. Continue reading “J.S. Fletcher eBook Collection – Twelve Very British Mysteries”

L. M. Montgomery eBook Collection – Green Gables/Avonlea Novels and Short Stories

Collection includes all eight novels and two short story collections, representing the complete Green Gables/Avonlea saga by beloved author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

While a few re-edited and recompiled volumes were issued long after the author’s death, this collection includes the entire saga as it was known for many years.

Novels:
Anne of Green Gables (1908)
Anne of Avonlea (1909)
Anne of the Island (1915)
Anne’s House of Dreams (1917)
Rainbow Valley (1919)
Rilla of Ingleside (1921)
Anne of Windy Poplars (1936)
Anne of Ingleside (1939)

Short Stories:
Chronicles of Avonlea
Further Chronicles of Avonlea Continue reading “L. M. Montgomery eBook Collection – Green Gables/Avonlea Novels and Short Stories”

Agatha Christie eBook Collection – Mystery Classics

Five novels and a collection of short stories from the “Golden Age” of the mystery genre by Agatha Christie. Includes Christie’s first detective novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, widely considered Christie’s best work, along with Poirot Investigates, a collection of short stories from Christie’s early career.

Poirot Investigates
The Man In The Brown Suit
The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
The Murder On The Links
The Mysterious Affair At Styles
The Secret Adversary

This collection includes eBook editions of all six titles in PDF format, with the complete and unabridged text as originally published, searchable text, and a “clickable” table of contents. These are “free-flow” or “plain vanilla” eBooks, which means the text will flow from screen to screen depending on the size and settings of your device without being broken up by page headers or page numbers. Continue reading “Agatha Christie eBook Collection – Mystery Classics”

George Eliot eBook Collection – 5 Classic Novels

Five major works by Victorian literary icon George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans):

Adam Bede
Daniel Deronda
Middlemarch
Silas Marner
The Mill On The Floss

This collection includes eBook editions of all five novels in PDF format, with the complete and unabridged text as originally published, searchable text, and a “clickable” table of contents. These are “free-flow” or “plain vanilla” eBooks, which means the text will flow from screen to screen depending on the size and settings of your device without being broken up by page headers or page numbers. Continue reading “George Eliot eBook Collection – 5 Classic Novels”

James Joyce eBook Collection – 3 Major Works

Three major works by modernist literary icon James Joyce:

Dubliners
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Ulysses

This collection includes eBook editions of all three works in PDF format, with the complete and unabridged text as originally published, searchable text, and a “clickable” table of contents. These are “free-flow” or “plain vanilla” eBooks, which means the text will flow from screen to screen depending on the size and settings of your device without being broken up by page headers or page numbers. Continue reading “James Joyce eBook Collection – 3 Major Works”

F. Scott Fitzgerald eBook Collection – Novels

F. Scott Fitzgerald published four completed novels during his lifetime:

The Great Gatsby
This Side Of Paradise
Tender Is The Night
The Beautiful And The Damned

This collection includes eBook editions of all four novels in PDF format, with the complete and unabridged text as originally published, searchable text, and a “clickable” table of contents. These are “free-flow” or “plain vanilla” eBooks, which means the text will flow from screen to screen depending on the size and settings of your device without being broken up by page headers or page numbers. Continue reading “F. Scott Fitzgerald eBook Collection – Novels”