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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
2) Robin Hood
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From his run-ins with the Sheriff, to the gathering of his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest, the tales of Robin Hood are filled with adventure and fun. A collection of the infamous outlaw's most famous adventures makes for an exciting new addition to the 10 Minute Classics series.
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Sit down with a 10 Minute Classic from Flowerpot Press at meal time, playtime, "just one more book" time, and take a step toward building a lifelong love for reading. Tom Sawyer was a boy who "got up to all sorts of shenanigans." Take 10 minutes and enjoy some mischief.
4) King Arthur
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Before Arthur became King and commanded a round table of knights, he was just a young squire with dreams of someday becoming a knight himself. It wasn't until fate brought him to a sacred sword sealed in stone that Arthur learned the truth about himself and his destiny. The classic tale of King Arthur is retold in this exciting new addition to the 10 Minute Classics series.
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Peter Pan has lost his shadow. Can Wendy Darling help him get it back? Introduce early readers to the character Peter Pan with this beautifully illustrated fiction reader. With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.
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Have you ever wished that instead of having to do your chores all by yourself that someone--or something--would help you get them done faster? That's exactly the way the sorcerer's apprentice felt one day when the sorcerer left him all alone to clean the castle, so he tried to do some magic of his own, and ended up in a bubbly mess! Ultimately the young apprentice finds that passion and hard work, tempered with patience and discipline, can make the...
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"How boring!" thought the miller's son when his dad gave him a cat for a present after giving his brothers land and money. What he didn't know was that the cat was clever--so clever was able to trick a king into giving the son a castle, land, and an introduction to his daughter, the princess. In this classic French tale, we are reminded not to judge a book by its cover, and that there's no limit to what one can accomplish with a little gusto and a...
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Have you ever felt different from those around you? The Ugly Duckling sure did. All of his brothers and sisters were beautiful, graceful, and strong, but he felt different and awkward. Over time, the Ugly Duckling learned to stay calm and to believe in himself despite being teased by others. Eventually, his patience paid off, and be grew to be content with who he was -- and bloomed into a handsome swan.
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Peter Pan has lost his shadow. Can Wendy Darling help him get it back? Introduce early readers to the character Peter Pan with this beautifully illustrated fiction reader. With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.
10) Treasure Island
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Take 10 minutes to enjoy this retelling of the classic story about a boy and his encounter with an infamous pirate which leads to a quest for buried treasure. Treasure Island is the newest addition to the 10 Minute Classics series, a collection of books that indulge a lifelong love for reading.
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Sit down with a 10 Minute Classic from Flowerpot Press at meal time, playtime, "just one more book" time, and take a step toward building a lifelong love for reading. "Alice had some amazing adventures in a place called Wonderland…" Take 10 minutes to fall down the rabbit hole on a fantastic adventure.
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When a hardworking tailor emerges from his work, delighted about his feat of killing seven flies with one swat, the townspeople mistakenly assume he is talking about the subject on everyone's mind: giants! Before the tailor realizes the mix-up, the king commissions him to go into the woods and stop the giants who have been terrorizing nearby towns. Luckily, the little tailor is brave, and with some wit and ingenuity, he is able to rid his village...
14) Chicken Little
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"The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" Chicken Little and his feathered friends got all aflutter when something fell on his head and he assumed it must be the sky falling to bits. Eventually Chicken Little learns there is nothing to be afraid of, and perhaps it's better not to panic before you find out the whole story.
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When Mary Lennox is uprooted from her home in India and sent to live with her mysterious Uncle Craven in the gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, a very contrary Mary assumes the worst. But after exploring the grounds, she discovers that it just takes a little bit of magic to help gardens and friendships bloom.
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Adapted from the classic book by Jules Verne, this fiction reader retells the classic story, Around the World in Eighty Days. Phileas Fogg accepts a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Can Fogg return to England in time, or will he lose his fortune in the effort? Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and...
17) Wizard of Oz
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You just never know when a twister is going to whisk you off to a magical land of witches, munchkins, and great adventures with new friends. One minute Dorothy and her dog Toto were home in Kansas, and the next they were teaming up with the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow to save the magical land of Oz from the Wicked Witch. Best of all, they realized how brave, loving, and kind each of their friends are, and that no matter how wonderful an...
18) Moby Dick
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Come along on an unforgettable journey across the ocean in this seaworthy retelling of the classic tale about a whaling ship, its formidable captain, and his relentless search for the great white whale of legend.
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