Jacob Have I Loved- Katherine Patterson: With wry humor, Sara Louise recalls her turbulent adolescence on Rass Island and her intense jealousy of her own twin sister, Caroline. Sara was the youngest of the two sisters, and has always resented being in her older, prettier sister’s shadow. However, Sara soon discovers her own strengths, and begins to learn more about herself and how she can help others.
A Wrinkle In Time- Madeline L’Enlge: Meg's father mysteriously disappears after experimenting with the fifth dimension of time travel. Meg is determined to bring him home, yet soon discovers this is task is more then she could ever have realized. Meg and her friends must outwit the forces of evil to save their world on this heart-pounding journey through space and time.
20000 Leagues Under the Sea- Jules Verne: Dr. Aronnax and his colleagues embark on an expedition to hunt down a vicious sea monster, who they believe is responsible for the attacks on their ships. Soon they are only to discover the creature is not a giant sea monster, but instead the Nautilus, a remarkable submarine built by the mysterious Captain Nemo. Together Nemo and Aronnax explore the seafaring marvels and forge through the underwater wilderness amongst the ruins of Atlantis. But Captain Nemo's vengeful nature begins to show, and the captives must fight their way to freedom.
The Last Unicorn- Peter S. Beagle: Hidden away in her own sanctuary, the unicorn has little cares for the world due to her magic and immortality. However, when she hears that she might be the only unicorn left in the world, she sets out on a journey to see if there is any of her kind left. After being captured by a circus freak show, and tossed into a series of hilarious events that teach her the true meaning of friendship. The unicorn and her new-found friends head out on a quest that will take them into the dangerous realms of the unknown. It will be here that the last unicorn will have to face her nemesis, the Red Bull, in order to set free the rest of her kind.
Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen: “It is very often nothing, but our own vanity that deceives us.” Possibly one of the greatest stories of all time. When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, she immediately dislikes him. He seems proud, unfriendly, and disagreeable. But, as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore she could never love. Can Elizabeth set aside her own pride long enough to see William for who he really is?
