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"A timeless classic novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a domesticated dog named Buck, who is stolen from his home in California and sold into the brutal life of an Alaskan sled dog during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As Buck adapts to his new environment, he must tap into his primal instincts to survive the harsh wilderness and cruel treatment from his human masters. London's vivid storytelling captures the...
2) Frankenstein
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When ambitious young scientist Victor Frankenstein animates a humanoid figure he crafted from stolen corpses, he gets more than he bargained for. While his creation is brutish -- large, strong, and horrifying to look at--it's also an intelligent, emotional, and eloquent creature who blurs the lines between monstrosity and humanity. Unable to cope with the fallout of his experiment, Victor abandons his strange creation. The lonely monster, now cast...
3) Black beauty
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A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. Here is the compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred that captured the hearts of readers throughout Victorian England when it was first published in 1877. This masterfully illustrated classic is skillfully adapted by Newbery Award-winning author Robin McKinley and remains faithful to the original. A timeless tale of courage, hope, and strength guaranteed...