This is a simplified retelling of the Disney/Pixar film Brave. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows Princess Merida, a skilled archer who passionately defies the ancient customs of her kingdom, particularly the tradition that requires her to marry one of the three clan princes. After a fierce argument with her mother, Queen Elinor, Merida seeks out a witch and makes a rash wis…
This is a simplified retelling of the Disney/Pixar film Toy Story 3. The story centers on the toys' major life transition when their owner, Andy, prepares to leave for college, forcing him to decide the fate of his childhood belongings. Due to a misunderstanding, Woody, Buzz, and the gang are accidentally donated to Sunnyside Daycare. Initially excited, the toys quickly discover that Sunnyside …
This is a simplified retelling of the Disney film Frozen II. The story begins three years after the first movie, with Queen Elsa suddenly hearing a mysterious siren-like voice calling her north. Along with her sister Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, Elsa follows the voice, leading them deep into the mythical Enchanted Forest. The group discovers that the forest has been sealed off by a mysteriou…
This is a simplified retelling of the Disney film Tangled, an adaptation of the Rapunzel fairy tale. The story focuses on Rapunzel, a princess who was kidnapped as a baby by the evil Mother Gothel for her magical, long, golden hair that possesses healing and age-reversing powers. Rapunzel is locked away in a hidden tower for eighteen years, unaware of her true identity. On the eve of her 18th b…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, Inside Out. The narrative is primarily set inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley, who has just moved with her family from Minnesota to San Francisco. Riley is guided by her five core emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—who live and work at Headquarters inside her brain. When Riley struggle…
Soul Mountain adalah novel semi-otobiografi yang menggugah dan eksperimental karya penulis Tiongkok peraih Nobel, Gao Xingjian. Mengisahkan perjalanan seorang pria yang mengembara ke pedalaman Tiongkok setelah mendapat diagnosis medis keliru, novel ini merupakan eksplorasi mendalam akan identitas, kebebasan pribadi, dan pencarian makna hidup. Melalui perpaduan narasi orang pertama ("aku") dan k…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, Toy Story 4. The story centers on the cowboy doll Woody, who is now a cherished toy belonging to a new child named Bonnie. Bonnie creates a highly beloved new toy, Forky, out of a spork and pipe cleaners. Forky, however, suffers an existential crisis, believing himself to be trash rather than a toy. During a family ro…
This book is a highly simplified adaptation of the classic French fairy tale popularized by Disney. The narrative focuses on Belle, an intelligent and book-loving young woman who is confined to an enchanted castle. Belle takes the place of her father, who was imprisoned by the Beast, a prince cursed to live as a terrifying monster due to his selfishness. Inside the castle, Belle makes friends w…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney film, Big Hero 6. The story is set in the futuristic, hybrid city of San Fransokyo and centers on Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old robotics prodigy whose life is derailed by the tragic loss of his older brother, Tadashi, in a devastating explosion. Retreating into himself, Hiro finds comfort and a new purpose through Baymax, a kind, in…
This illustrated book is a highly simplified visual and textual summary of the animated film Incredibles 2. The story focuses on the superhero Parr Family—specifically the mother, Elastigirl (Helen), who is called away for a secret mission to help re-legalize superheroes. Helen’s husband, Mr. Incredible (Bob), is left at home to manage the children, Violet, Dash, and the infant Jack-Jack…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, Ratatouille. The story is set in Paris and focuses on Remy, a young rat with an extraordinarily refined sense of smell and taste, who dreams of becoming a world-class chef. Separated from his family, Remy finds his way to the prestigious Gusteau's restaurant. There, he forms an unusual alliance with Linguini, a young …
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, WALL-E. The story is set in a distant future where Earth has been abandoned by humans due to being entirely covered in trash. WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter—Earth Class) is a kind, compacting robot who is the last robot operating on Earth after hundreds of years. WALL-E lives his days alone, diligently collect…