The Princess Bride

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic Cinderella story of a young girl who maintains kindness above all as she goes from riches to rags and back again now has an eye-catching new cover.Sara Crewe is the privileged daughter of a wealthy merchant and is treated like the princess of Miss Minchin's boarding school. And soon, Sara is expected to become even more wealthy as her father has invested in newly discovered diamond mines. Although she's often presented as the star pupil by the materialistic headmistress, Sara nevertheless finds ways to show kindness and generosity to all around her. But when Sara's fortunes are suddenly reversed, she's left completely alone and penniless. As she becomes a scullery maid at the school and is scorned by the people who once doted on her, Sara's fierce determination to stay a princess despite her circumstances by maintaining her dignity and kindness has intrigued and delighted readers for over a hundred years.

A nonfiction picture book about the great-great granddaughter of Genghis Khan, and how she defied the expectations of her time to become commander of the Khan’s army.Just like the fourteen brothers th

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo.The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolated. But on the forest moon of Endor, amongst the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel. After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it’s the first time in a long time he’s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn’t truly seem over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance―one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes. But happily ever after doesn’t come easily. As soon as Han and Le

Meet Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original Alice in Wonderland, and her diverse community of Wonderland friends in this 32-page Level Pre-1 World of Reading book.With a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of curiosity, and a can-do attitude, Alice is ready to confront any kitchen challenge, from catering a mad tea party to baking an unbirthday cake for the Queen of Hearts. Her friends Dad Hatter and his son Hattie, Fergie the White Rabbit, Alice’s pet cat Dinah, and the not-evil-Queen of Hearts and her daughter Princess Rosa, who are of Latino heritage, make her world fun and filled with friendship.This book is part of Disney's World of Reading series, which provides emerging readers with books that inspire and excite them, featuring characters they love. Each level is designed to help readers navigate the wonderful world of reading at just the right pace.If you like this book, you may also want to consider adding these Disney books to your collection:Alice's Wonderland Bakery: Unf

The magic of Disney Princess unfolds with the turn of a page in this one-of-a-kind gift bookThis magical storybook brings the Disney Princesses to life like never before. As you turn the pages, one epic and seamlessly captivating illustration, printed on an accordion fold, moves forward with you―each section transitioning into the next. Set to the lyrics of "Starting Now," an all-new song by Brandy for the Ultimate Princess Celebration, this book is the perfect gift for Disney fans both young and young at heart!