"Pollyanna" is a heartwarming classic of children's literature that introduces the world to the infectious optimism of its young protagonist. After the death of her father, young Pollyanna Whittier is sent to live with her stern and cold Aunt Polly. Despite her aunt's rigid rules and the town's gloomy atmosphere, Pollyanna remains steadfast in playing the "Glad Game"—a philosophy of finding s…
"A Wrinkle in Time" tells the adventure of Meg Murry, a high school girl who feels out of place, her brilliant younger brother Charles Wallace, and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe. The story begins on a dark and stormy night when they are visited by a mysterious stranger named Mrs. Whatsit. They soon discover that Meg’s father, a government scientist who went missing, is trapped on another pl…
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾" is a comedic masterpiece written in a highly intimate diary format. The story follows the life of Adrian Mole, a teenager in England who firmly believes he is an undiscovered intellectual misunderstood by the world. Adrian struggles with classic adolescent woes: ill-timed spots (acne), his agonizingly slow physical growth, and his unrequited love for…
Double Fudge is narrated from the perspective of Peter Hatcher, a pre-teen whose life is constantly complicated by the antics of his much younger brother, Farley Drexel Hatcher, better known as Fudge. In this fifth installment, six-year-old Fudge develops an intense obsession with money. He begins printing his own currency, which he calls "Fudge Bucks," and tries to spend them everywhere, creat…
Marrying Mom is a witty and satirical novel by Olivia Goldsmith, renowned for her incisive portrayals of family dynamics and societal norms. The story centers on Phyllis Geronomous, a spirited 69-year-old widow who, disenchanted with retirement life in Florida, relocates to New York City to be closer to her three adult children. Her unexpected arrival disrupts their lives: Sigourney, a high-str…
The House of the Seven Gables (Level 1 Reader Version) is an adapted work of fiction that tells the story of an old house and the Pyncheon family, who are haunted by a curse stemming from a crime committed centuries earlier. The story is set in New England, America, and explores themes of inherited sin, family secrets, unresolved murder mysteries, and the possibility of redemption sought by the…
Little Women, originally written by Louisa May Alcott and retold by Deanna McFadden, is a timeless classic that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up during the American Civil War. Each sister has her own distinct personality and dreams: Meg longs for elegance, Jo is passionate about writing, Beth is gentle and selfless, while Amy aspires to arti…
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 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…
The Dare Game continues the turbulent life of the imaginative and rebellious protagonist, Tracy Beaker, now living with her foster mother, Cam. Tracy initially believes her life will be perfect but soon clashes with Cam over boundaries and materialism, leading Tracy to seek escape by playing "The Dare Game"—a series of increasingly reckless challenges with other children. The central confl…
Loyalty (Kesetiaan) is an educational comic that aims to teach young readers the core value of loyalty as an essential social and moral virtue. The book defines loyalty broadly, exploring its manifestation in various relationships: loyalty to family, loyalty to friends, and loyalty to one's own values and commitments. Through clear, illustrative comic scenarios, the book contrasts loyal actions…
The novel centers on Tallahassee "Tally" Higgins, a twelve-year-old girl who has spent her life living a carefree, chaotic, and rootless existence with her single, free-spirited mother, Liz. When Liz decides to move to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, she abandons Tally with her estranged, highly conventional Aunt Thelma and Uncle Dan in suburban Maryland. Tally hates the new "house rul…
The story, set in the tranquil small town of Millerton in the 1960s, follows Hattie Owen, an eleven-year-old girl facing a sudden disruption to her predictable life. Hattie discovers her Uncle Adam, a kind but deeply troubled 21-year-old man who has been kept hidden in an institution due to his mental illness (implied to be on the schizophrenia/autism spectrum). While Hattie's family struggl…
Then Again, Maybe I Won’t by Judy Blume is a coming-of-age novel that follows the story of Tony Miglione, a teenage boy whose life changes dramatically when his family moves to an affluent suburb after his father’s invention brings them wealth. While adjusting to his new environment, Tony grapples with conflicting emotions, moral dilemmas, and pressures of adolescence. He experiences the ch…
"The Bed and Breakfast Star" is narrated by Elsa, a cheerful and aspiring comedian who is determined to make people laugh, despite her difficult circumstances. After her stepfather Mack loses his job, the family—including Elsa's half-siblings, Pippa and Hank—loses their home and is forced to move into a single, squalid room at a run-down Bed and Breakfast hotel, which Elsa nicknames "The Oy…
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a motivational anthology created by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, and Irene Dunlap, specially written for readers in their preteen years. This collection presents true stories about friendship, family, school life, self-esteem, and the everyday challenges of growing up. Each story offers encouragement and inspiration, helping preteens buil…
Tentang Kamu by Tere Liye is an Indonesian contemporary novel that follows the life journey of Sri Ningsih, an extraordinary woman whose mysterious inheritance case draws the attention of a young lawyer, Zaman Zulkarnaen. Tasked with uncovering her past, Zaman travels across Indonesia, India, Paris, and London to piece together her remarkable story. From her humble beginnings in poverty to her …
Outer Banks by Anne Rivers Siddons is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and reconciliation. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of North Carolina's Outer Banks, the story follows four women who reunite after years apart, confronting the choices, secrets, and emotional wounds that have shaped their lives. Through richly drawn characters a…
Until I Find You is a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel by acclaimed American author John Irving. The story follows Jack Burns, an actor and writer, on a lifelong journey shaped by loss, memory, and the search for identity. As Jack recounts his childhood—accompanying his tattoo-artist mother through the churches and cities of Northern Europe in search of his absent father—…
The Wives of Bowie Stone is a powerful historical romance novel by Maggie Osborne, set in the rugged American frontier of the post-Civil War era. The story follows Bowie Stone, a former Confederate soldier, who returns home to find his dying wife has arranged for him to marry three other women—each representing a part of her unfulfilled dreams. Thrust into this unconventional arrangement, Bow…
Whispers and Lies is a suspenseful psychological thriller by Joy Fielding, delving into the complexities of family secrets, trust, and deception. The story revolves around Casey, a woman who returns to her childhood home to help care for her aging mother. As Casey revisits the family dynamics and confronts the unresolved issues of her past, she uncovers hidden truths that have long been buried.…