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ADRIFT AT SEA

After his boat sank in 1982, Steven Callahan spent 76 days alone on a raft in the Atlantic Ocean. Battling hunger, thirst and circling sharks, he used solar stills to turn seawater into fresh water and a homemade sextant to navigate to the shipping lanes. Surviving on fish, he endured storms, endless sun and isolation. His amazing true story is a powerful tale of courage, focus and the will to survive.

ALL ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN

All About the Caribbean introduces us to this rich, diverse collection of islands. Understand how the early settlers arrived in the region. Read about the exciting era of piracy and famous pirates, like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Take a tour through the rainforests and beaches, and see the unique wildlife that inhabits it. Discover the thrill of paragliding and canyoning, and read about crazy events like the Goat and Crab Racing Festival. And, don’t forget some of the most famous celebrities from the Caribbean, including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Bob Marley.

DRACULA

This is perhaps the most famous horror story of all time. Jonathan Harker is held captive in Castle Dracula while his immoral host makes his evil plans. Jonathan is determined to destroy Dracula. Will good triumph over evil?

ESCAPE ROOM

Five teenagers from the same school receive a strange invitation to an escape room, with a promise of a big cash prize. Although they don’t get along, they must put their differences aside and work as a team. But the tasks become dangerous and very personal. Who’s controlling the game? What do they want? And how will they survive together and manage to escape the room?

JUMP TO FREEDOM

Molly Jackson and her family are slaves in the American state of Virginia. Life is very hard for the little girl and it gets worse after the master sells her close friend, Tom. Molly dreams about meeting Tom again and being free. But then, she starts to work in her master’s house and begins to lose hope. The years pass slowly and Molly grows into a beautiful young woman. How does she survive life with her cruel master? Will she be his slave forever?

OONA AND THE WOLF

Set in the wild world of the early clans, this is the story of 14-year-old Oona. After her mother, Kayla, is killed in an encounter with a bear, Oona must live with the clan’s shaman, Morag. Kayla was the clan’s healer and now, the cruel and ambitious Morag wants the healing powers for herself. Determined to keep her mother’s ancient remedies, Oona leaves her father’s clan and sets off with only her companion, a loyal white wolf by her side. How will they survive away from the clan?

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY

Christy Brown was born with cerebral palsy and could only use his left foot, yet he learnt to draw and write, showing great determination. Artist Frida Kahlo, injured in a tragic accident, turned her pain into powerful artwork. Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. He also kayaked in the Grand Canyon and co-founded a movement helping people overcome adversity. Their stories prove that courage, talent and hard work can overcome any adversity.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Jack Worthing is in love with Gwendolen, and his friend, Algernon Moncrieff, is in love with Cecily. Both girls wrongly believe their men are called Ernest and they’ll only marry men called Ernest. Gwendolen’s mother forbids Jack to marry her daughter. Then Jack, who is Cecily’s guardian, forbids her to marry Algernon. Despite all the misunderstandings, can love triumph in the end? This reader is suitable for use as a class presentation.

THE JUNGLE BOOK

This is the story of Mowgli, a young boy abandoned in the Indian jungle. He is adopted by a pack of wolves and becomes friends with Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Mowgli learns how to communicate with the animals and survive in the jungle. But Shere Khan, a fierce tiger, is on Mowgli’s trail. Many dangers await him, but can the boy survive with the help of his animal friends?

THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

On the same day in the 16th century, two boys, Edward and Tom, are born in London. Edward is a prince, Tom is a pauper. Fifteen years later they meet and an intriguing story of mistaken identity begins.

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