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Discover the timeless tale of sisterhood and self-discovery with a fresh twist in "Little Women: Adapted for Modern Readers." This edition revitalizes Louisa May Alcott's heartwarming classic by updating the language and formatting for today's audience while preserving the original charm and depth. The modernized typography and clarified dialogue make this beloved story more accessible, allowing readers to seamlessly connect with the March sisters and their journey through life's triumphs and trials. Step into the world of 19th-century New England, where the March family navigates love, ...

The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Journey Retold for Teens – With Commentary, Reflective Questions, Scripture Connections & Devotional Prayer! What if one of the greatest Christian classics ever written could speak directly to today’s teens? The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Journey Retold for Teens is a bold and fresh reimagining of John Bunyan’s legendary allegory—crafted especially for the next generation. With modernized language, real-life teen commentary, and built-in devotional tools, this edition turns Bunyan’s epic story of Christian’s spiritual journey into an unforgettable ...

Step into a timeless story – retold for today’s youth. The Pilgrim's Progress (Book 2): Retold for the Next Generation brings John Bunyan’s enduring allegory to life in a fresh, relatable way that speaks to the hearts of teens and young readers. The journey doesn't end with Christian… In The Pilgrim's Progress (Book 2): Retold for the Next Generation, the classic allegory continues – now reimagined for today's teens and young readers. Follow Christiana, Christian's wife, and her children as they leave behind the City of Destruction and begin their own life-changing pilgrimage to ...

An uncompromising and sensually charged collection from one of the great practitioners of the short story The debut story collection from Los Angeles writer Kate Braverman assembles a vivid patchwork of interconnected narratives set in Southern California. Through brief, often haunting snapshots...

Imagine cyborg insectoids a thousand times larger than Earth insects that live much longer and become highly intelligent. But what happens when they create a centralized government that rules their planet? And what if their antocracy (democracy with ants in charge) fails? Anthiery and his mate Antianna fight to uphold diversity in their insectoid world and against wars brought on by a corrupt ruler Antilla. And when the democracy fails, the ruthless autocrat Antilla does not tolerate descent. His draconian rule crushes all opposition and pushes the planet to the brink of ruin. Anthiery, ...

Imagine cyborg insectoids a thousand times larger than Earth insects engaged in an interplanetary struggle for power. Generations after cyborg insects return to their revitalized planet, a draconian red ANT ruler takes over the colony, exterminating other insectoids and enslaving brown and black ANTs by genetic and social engineering. The queen BEE on the planet’s moon must rely on two tiny ants, Rose and Jasper, raised amongst their enemy, to infiltrate the Antalone cyborg elites. They must dismantle a dystopian regime that uses histrionics, bionics, and socionics to subjugate its ...

"A chaotically queer retelling of Jane Austen's Emma." —Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper A teen social media star learns he can’t control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen’s Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York...

Imagine yourself sucked through a wormhole. Could you thrive on a far-off planet? Antuna understands her multi-insect colony must work together to flourish. She knows the secret to survival. But what happens when evil forces corrupt her world? Antuna and her unlikely bee, spider, and termite pals face struggles between instinct and intelligence, and altruism versus aggression. Can diversity triumph over discrimination, and inclusiveness trump segregation? This is an allegory for modern times, where innocents are attacked by those seeking power, when the joy of friendship is eclipsed by the ...

The Bennet Sisters: taking fate for a wild spin After a year at reform school, Lydia returns home, unapologetic and ready to reclaim her title as leader of the pack. But where’s the party? And why isn’t she invited? Home isn’t much different from reform school – or jail. Her dad acts like a warden, and even her mom won’t give Lydia time off for (almost) good behavior. Her twin sister thinks Lydia’s the enemy, the other girls in her old posse treat her like roadkill, and most of the guys want her for one thing. The only guy who wants something different doesn’t seem to want ...

Featuring 12 short stories where each one takes a well-known fairy tale and propels them into uncharted territories, creating surprising perspectives that challenge the very essence of the original tales.