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Shelf Three

 5 - 7th Grade

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• Adam of the Road  (Elizabeth Janet Gray) (1942) (Newbery Medal)

  • The adventures of a jester's son roaming medieval England.

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• The Adventures of Robin Hood  (Roger Lancelyn Green) (1956)

  • Shoulder your longbow and get ready for a series of adventures as Robin Hood and his merry band of men bravely defy the corrupt Prince John to feed the poor of the land. Outlawed on the morning of his wedding to the lovely Maid Marian, the bold Robin of Locksley must fend for himself until King Richard the Lionheart returns. Box of tissues not included.​

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• A Girl of the Limberlost  (Gene Stratton-Porter) (1909)

  • The touching story of a young girl, raised among the Limberlost swamps of Indiana, who collects rare specimens to pay her way through school, simultaneously unearthing secrets from her past. ​

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• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass  (Lewis Carroll) (1865)

  • A young girl's adventures in a fantasy world leading to several narrow escapes.​

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• Amos Fortune: Free Man  (Elizabeth Yates) (1950) (Newbery Medal)

  • Based on a true story, this novel follows the life of an African prince who was brought to America on a slave ship.  Amos converts to Christianity, regains his freedom, and buys the freedom of other slaves.  His unfailing sense of honor and devotion to the Lord make him a poignant witness. ​​ 

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• Archimedes and the Door of Science (Jeanne Bendick) (1962)

  • Bendick provides a fascinating account of the brilliant Archimedes and his life on the island of Sicily in ancient Greece.  From discovering pi, to beginning the science of hydrostatics, to building war machines to defend the island from the Romans, the accomplishments of Archimedes are nothing short of astonishing.    ​

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• Around the World in Eighty Days  (Jules Vernon) (1872)

  • A wealthy Londoner makes a bet that he can travel around the world in only eighty days. Set in the 1870s, the story follows Phileas Fogg as he races against the clock, facing many setbacks and unexpected obstacles along the way.​

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• The Avion My Uncle Flew  (Cyrus Fisher) (1946) (Newbery Honor)​

  • Johnny, a spoiled and lame American boy, is sent to live with his uncle in the French Alps just after WWII.  He regains his ability to walk and his zest for life as he watches his uncle build a glider, and as he unwittingly crosses paths with a ring of Nazis in hiding.  Learn French alongside Johnny in this thrilling mystery.​

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• Big Red  (Jim Kjelgaard) (1945)

  • The heartwarming story of a trapper's son and his champion Irish setter as they face the dangers of the surrounding forest.​

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• Black Beauty  (Anna Sewell) (1877)

  • The moving story following the difficult life of a horse from carefree foal to retirement.​ 

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• The Call of the Wild  (Jack London) (1903)

  • The adventures of an Alaskan sled dog and his return to his primal instincts.​

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• Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"  (Michael O. Tunnel) (2010)

  • The true story of the Soviet blockade of Berlin after WWII, the determination of West Berliners to remain free, and of one American pilot's scheme to bring joy to those children who had lived through years of war and want.  ​

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• Cinderella  (Charles Perrault retold by C.S. Evans) (1919)

  • The classic story of a young girl and her journey from servanthood to royalty.​

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• A Christmas Carol  (Charles Dickens) (1843)

  • The classic tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from "Bah! Humbug!" to "Merry Christmas!" In true Dickens style, the witty ghost story depicts English high society's endless search for wealth and its trampling of the lower classes that can only lead to shackles and chains in the next world unless the spirit of generosity and repentance is found. ​

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• Eight Cousins  (Louisa May Alcott) (1875)

  • ​A young heiress moves in with her vigorous uncle, who helps her to become a hearty, robust young woman despite the efforts of her numerous aunts and the antics of her seven boy cousins. ​                             

  • Rose in Bloom  (Louisa May Alcott) (1876)

    • The sequel to Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom is the delightful conclusion to the story of Rose and her boy cousins as they learn both the joys and sorrows of adulthood.​

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• The Green Ember series  (S.D. Smith) (2014)

  • In this story of courage and bravery, two young rabbit siblings are forced from their comfortable home by invading tyrannical wolves.  They join the fight to save their world from destruction and create The Mended Wood. Christian themes and well-formed character development encompass the novel.​

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• Helen Keller: The Story of My Life  (Helen Keller) (1903)

  • The autobiography of Helen Keller, a deaf-blind-mute who learns to read Braille, write, and speak under the tutelage of the novel teacher, Anne Sullivan.​

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• Homer Price  (Robert McCloskey) (1943)

  • While capturing the essence of small-town life in the Midwest, these hilarious tales follow the outlandish experiences of Homer, an average, sensible boy, and the nearby town of Centerburg.​

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• The Indian in the Cupboard series (Lynne Reid Banks) (1980)

  • Omri is gifted a cupboard that brings its contents to life, namely a three-inch Iriquois warrior. When his friend places a toy cowboy into the cupboard, Omri must find a way to make peace between the miniscule men.​

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• The Inheritance  (Louisa May Alcott) (1849)

  • A young orphan girl serves as playmate and governess to a wealthy family, facing both love and jealousy in this charming story.​​​  Alcott fans won't want to miss this, her first novel, written at age 18.

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• Island of the Blue Dolphins (Scott O’Dell) (Newbery Medal 1961)

  • The fascinating narrative of a young native girl forced to survive on an island off the coast of California, braving wild animals and storms to survive in hopes that a ship will come to rescue her.​ 

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• James and the Giant Peach (Roald Dahl) (1961)

  • A young boy finds an enormous peach and is swept off on a series of adventures accompanied by some unexpected friends.​

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• Johnny Tremain (Esther Forbes) (1943)

  • The inspiring story of a young silversmith apprentice during the ​Revolutionary War.

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• The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (1892)

  • The well-loved story of the orphan, Mowgli and his adventures in the African jungle.​ Other various jungle side-stories are included.

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• King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table  (Roger Lancelyn Green) (1953)

  • Mount your trusty steed alongside King Arthur and his heroic band as they set off to prove their worthiness as knights of the famed round table.​ Will you accept the quest?

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• Little Lord Fauntleroy (Francis Hodgson Burnett) (1886)

  • A poor young boy learns that he has inherited an earldom and is sent to live with his stern grandfather to be educated as an aristocrat. Instead, the young boy softens his grandfather and shares the joy of compassion with him.​

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• Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (1869)

  • A wholesome story following both the delights and growing pains of a family of four sisters during the Civil War. From dreadful scrapes to joyful successes, the March sisters continue to entrance readers of all ages.                                                                                                                                                                                      

  • Little Men  (Louisa May Alcott) (1871)

    • ​This sequel to Little Women follows the next generation of the March family.  Jo transforms Plumfield into a boarding school for boys (and a few girls) and adventures ensue.  Readers of all ages will enjoy these sweet tales of the joys and sorrows of childhood.​​                                                                                    

  • Jo’s Boys  (Louisa May Alcott) (1886)

    • For those readers who are desperate to know what became of the children in Little Men, this story will not disappoint.  Follow Jo's boys as they become men and make their mark on the world.​

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• Lord of the Rings trilogy (J.R.R. Tolkien) (1954)

  • A masterful tale of a bravery, honor, and the triumph of good over evil as the quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark lord Sauron unfolds.                                                                                                                ​​​

• Mary on Horseback (Rosemary Wells) (1998)

  • A heartwarming story of early attempts to provide medical care in Appalachia; some gruesome details included.

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• Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Robert C. O’Brien) (1971)

  • A colony of rats are threatened with extermination and must pool their wits and bravery to start a new life in safety.​

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• My Friend Flicka trilogy (Mary O’Hara) (1941)

  • In the windswept grasses of Wyoming, a boy befriends a filly and learns the value of hard work and dedication as he endeavors to train her. A heartwarming story of youth and love.

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• My Side of the Mountain trilogy (Jean Craighead George) (1959)

  • A boy runs away to the Catskill Mountains, determined to survive in the wilderness.​

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• An Old-Fashioned Girl  (Louisa May Alcott) (1869)

  • Polly, a country girl, visits her wealthy cousins in the city.  Though poor in possessions, Polly's wealth of love, kindness, and common sense bring warmth and tenderness into a home that desperately needs it. Polly faces the universal struggles of all girls, and her triumph of character makes this a must-read.

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• Peter Pan (J.M. Barrie) (1911)

  • The enchanting story of a boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland.​  Disclaimer: Tinker Bell occasionally uses choice words.

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• The Phantom Tollbooth (Norton Juster) (1961)

  • The clever story of a boy who learns the importance of time management while traveling through fictional lands.

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• The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Robert Browning) (1842)

  • The classic and often-referenced narrative poem of Hamelin's fickle efforts to rid itself of the plague ending in a somewhat worse tragedy.​

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• The Prince and the Pauper (Mark Twain) (1881)

  • A humorous tale in which a prince convinces his pauper doppelganger to temporarily switch places, an arrangement which goes badly from the start.​

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• Rascal (Sterling North) (1963)

  • A boy adopts a racoon as a pet and must navigate the ramifications.

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• Redwall series (Brian Jacques) (1986-2011)

  • A series of heroic leaders and their adventures depicting the fight of good against evil through different small animal communities.​

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• Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe) (1719)

  • Riddled with shipwrecks, cannibals, and narrow escapes, the epic narrative details the adventures of Robinson Crusoe and his man, Friday.​

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• Silver Chief: Dog of the North  (Jack O'Brien) (1933)

  • A wild half-wolf becomes friends with a Canadian Mountie and adventures ensue.​

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• Sleeping Beauty  (Charles Perrault retold by C.S. Evans) (1920)

  • The classic story of an enchanted princess and a brave prince's efforts to free her.​

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• Snow Treasures  (Marie McSwigan) (1942)

  • A group of children in Nazi-occupied Norway save their country's wealth by smuggling out gold bullion on their sleds under the very noses of the German guards. Based on a true story, the inspiring tale gives a fascinating look into life in Norway during World War II.​

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• A Star Spangled Summer  (Janet Lambert) (1941)

  • A shy and lonely girl spends a carefree summer on an army base with a warm, wholesome family in the 1940s. 

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• Swiss Family Robinson (Johann David Wyss) (1812)

  • The fascinating story of a family shipwrecked on an island and their fight to survive. Several Christian themes set a heartwarming tone for the novel.​

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• The Three Princes of Serendip  (Elizabeth Jamison Hodges) (1964)

  • A retelling of a 12th century story, ​Hodges recounts the tale of three princes on the small island of Serendip, known today as Sri Lanka, who set off in search of a solution to the sea monsters that surround their island, preventing trade with the outside world. Through a series of adventures, the three brothers use their wit and luck to fulfill their quest. Interestingly enough, the English word serendipity was created as a result of the fairy tale.

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• A Tree for Peter  (Kate Seredy) (1941)

  • ​Seredy spins a Christmas story worth its weight in gold about a lame boy growing up in Shantytown, on the wrong side of the tracks. Little Peter lives in fear and darkness, behind dirty windowpanes, until the day he first makes a friend. This is the story of how one friend, one strand of hope, one shovelful of earth can turn even the ugliest of places into a home.

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• Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain) (1876)

  • The humorous and thrilling escapades of a young boy growing up in Missouri in the 1840s.​

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• Treasure Island  (Robert Louis Stevenson) (1883)

  • A young boy in possession of a secret, pirates, the black spot... readers won't want to miss the harrowing adventures of young Jim Hawkins as he sails in search of Captain Flint's buried treasure.​

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• The Trumpeter of Krakow  (Eric P. Kelly) (Newbery Medal 1929)

  • This medieval tale takes place in 15th century Poland, a country ripe for Renaissance in the last of its Dark Ages.  Beneath the towers of the church of Our Lady Mary in Krakow, from which the hourly Heynal is trumpeted, the Charnetski Family works to protect an ancient secret from the greed and corruption of man.  

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• The Twenty-One Balloons (William Pene du Bois) (Newberry Medal 1948)

  • Professor William Waterman Sherman begins a year-long pleasure cruise in a hot air balloon.  Suddenly balloon-wrecked on a Pacific island, he discovers a strange, highly developed civilization with secrets of its own.

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• The Velvet Room (Zilpha Keatley Snyder) (1965)

  • The captivating story of a young girl, Robin, and her migrant worker family during the Great Depression in California. Robin finds an abandoned mansion with a library that becomes a refuge for her.​

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• Where the Red Fern Grows (Wilson Rawls) (1961)

  • A boy raises two hound dogs to be some of the best coon hunters in the Ozarks.  This touching story of man's best friend is well worth its tear-jerking finish.  ​  

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• White Fang (Jack London) (1906)

  • The gripping story of a savage half-wolf, his struggle to survive in the Yukon, and various attempts to tame him. A story of loyalty, revenge, and endurance.​

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• The Wind in the Willows  (Kenneth Grahame) (1908)

  • Drop into a simple life on the riverbank with kind mole and his friends, as they work to keep the reckless but lovable Toad out of mischief, and build heartwarming friendships despites their differences.​

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• Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (Elizabeth Foreman Lewis) (Newbery Medal 1933)

  • The coming-of-age story of a coppersmith's apprentice in urban China.  Set in the 1930s, this story offers a fascinating window into a time of great political upheaval and the beginning of China's industrialization.

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Shelf Four

 8th Grade-Young Adult

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• Agatha Christie mysteries  (Agatha Christie) (1920-1976)

  • A collection of whodunit mysteries sleuthed by a variety of detectives, including the elderly Miss Marple and the fantastically mustached Hercules Poirot.​

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• All Creatures Great and Small series  (James Herriot) (1972)

  • The captivating true story of a young veterinarian surgeon starting practice in the hills and dales of Yorkshire in the 1930s. Heartwarming and hilarious, each chapter is a treat as you pull on your Wellingtons with Herriot and slosh out to your next 4am case. Some brief language.

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• The Amazing Interlude  (Mary Roberts Rhinehart) (1918)

  • A young American girl leaves home and fiancée to volunteer serving food to the Belgian front line troops in WW1 and is faced with the choice between a safe and comfortable life and the need to play a small part in the great war. ​

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• Anne of Green Gables series  (L.M. Montgomery) (1908)

  • ​A lovable young orphan girl with a talent for trouble and an over-eager tongue is adopted by a middle-aged brother and sister. An original story and a must-read, the series follows Anne's life on Prince Edward Island through college, marriage, and later to the scrapes, joys, and romances of her own children.               ​​                                                                                  

  • Chronicles of Avonlea  (L.M. Montgomery) (1912)​​

    • If you'd like to spend more time amongst the good folk of Avonlea, this book contains short, humorous stories of the Islanders.  Anne makes an occasional cameo appearance. ​

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• Ben Hur  (Lee Wallace) (1880)

  • The gripping tale of a young Jewish prince enslaved by the Romans during the time of Jesus. Ben-Hur's consuming journey of revenge eventually leads him to the cross, where he finds forgiveness and peace.​

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• Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion  (G. A. Henty) (1892)

  • Born a chief of the Iceni tribe in the first century AD, Beric fights to defend Britannica from the tyrannical Roman occupancy. A detailed and gripping journey through ancient history, Beric the Briton is a true masterpiece by Henty.​

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• Bleak House  (Charles Dickens) (1853)

  • An endless court case, mysterious deaths, long-hidden family secrets... another of Dickens' masterpieces, Bleak House is a thrilling mystery, sweet romance, and eerie orchestration of interlocking characters. ​

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• The Book Thief  (Markus Zusak) (2005)

  • The story of a young girl growing up in Germany during WWII, narrated by Death. A well-written and spell-binding depiction of the struggle between carefree childhood and forced maturity at the time.​

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• The Circular Staircase  (Mary Roberts Rhinehart) (1908)

  • Mysterious knocking, midnight visitors, a series of murders... the hair-raising and baffling mystery threatens to turn an aunt and her niece and nephew out of their vacation house. Can the combined wits of the household and detectives solve the mystery before it's too late?​

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• The Complete Father Brown Stories  (G.K. Chesterton) (1910-1936)

  • A collection of short mysteries solved by the ingenious priest, Father Brown​.

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• The Count of Monte Cristo  (Alexandre Dumas) (1844)

  • The captivating narrative of a young man, wrongfully imprisoned on a fortress island in the Mediterranean and his daring escape to find his fiancée and revenge himself on his enemies.​ A masterful utilization of both revenge and forgiveness.

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• Emma  (Jane Austen) (1815)

  • A young girl prides herself on her match-making abilities and comes to grief when she herself is caught up in a series of romantic endeavors.​

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• Frankenstein  (Mary Shelley) (1818)

  • The bone-chilling narrative of the scientist, Frankenstein, who creates a being and then abandons it in horror. The cast-off creation becomes a monster, but why, and who the real monster is remains to be determined.​ Goose bump factor.

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• Great Expectations  (Charles Dickens) (1861)

  • One of Dickens' better-known novels, the story follows a young boy who meets an escaped convict and comes face to face with good vs evil and the issue of poverty vs wealth.​

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• The Great Impersonation  (E. Phillips Oppenheimer) (1920)

  • A gripping novel following an apathetic young Englishman who finds his look-alike, a German officer, in the African bush. The robust German resolves to dispose of the Englishman and assume his identity to gain information from behind enemy lines.​

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• ​Harry Potter series  (J.K. Rowling) (1997-2007)

  • The epic story of a young boy whose life changes forever when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The creative setting and well-formed plot foster themes of bravery, kindness, friendship, and the fight against evil.​

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• The Hermit of Eyton Forest  (Ellis Peters) (1987)

  • After a series of suspicious disasters occurs, Brother Cadfael girds his monastic robes to investigate. The medieval mystery is a clever look into common issues of 12th century England.​

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• The Hiding Place  (Corrie ten Boom) (1971)

  • Corrie ten Boom tells the true story of her family's efforts to hide Jewish refugees in Holland during WWII.  Her narrative details the horrors of Ravensbruck concentration camp and is a brilliant example of how persecution spreads the gospel.  ​ 

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• The Iliad (Homer) (circa 700s BC)

  • An ancient Greek epic poem depicting the adventures of the warrior Achilles during the Trojan War.​ Some gruesome details included.

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• The Importance of Being Earnest  (Oscar Wilde) (1895)

  • A play depicting the humorous romance of a young man answering to the name of Ernest.  One lie leads to another until he finds himself completely entangled in his own falsehoods. 

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• Ivanhoe  (Sir Walter Scott) (1819)

  • A Middle Ages romance following the heroic adventures of Ivanhoe upon his return from the Crusades. Brimming with jousting tournaments, mysterious knights, and underhanded plots, cameos from several well-known characters including Robin Hood and King Richard make this classic tale a must-read.​

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• Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte) (1847) 

  • This thrilling and eerie book follows the story of Jane, a young governess teaching in the house of the mysterious Mr. Rochester.  Torn between her sense of propriety, station in life, and stirring feelings, Jane is unprepared for the haunting secret of Mr. Rochester's past that remains hidden in the attic.

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• Last of the Mohicans  (James Fenimore Cooper) (1826)

  • Set during the French and Indian War, Cooper's riveting plot follows two young girls as they are transported to safety by their English and Indian protectors.​ Themes of love and sacrifice leave the reader spellbound and reaching for the tissue box.

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• Les Miserables  (Victor Hugo) (1862)

  • A classic work of historical fiction following the conversion and redemption of an escaped thief and ex-convict in the midst of the Napoleonic wars in France. The story centers around forgiveness, sacrifice, and bravery.​

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• Love Comes Softly  (Janette Oke) (1979)

  • The heartwarming story of a young woman, widowed while traveling west on the wagon train, who marries a widower to help raise his young daughter. A beautiful look at Christian marriage.​​

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• The Man Who Knew Too Much  (G.K. Chesterton) (1922)

  • A well-written and engrossing collection of mysteries solved by a genius detective, Horne Fisher.​

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• Mara, Daughter of the Nile  (Eloise Jarvis McGraw) (1953)

  • An escaped Egyptian slave ends up caught and bound to secret missions for opposing political sides. Caught between a rock and a hard place, Mara must decide between freedom and loyalty to the first man she has ever truly respected and admired. A delightful look into ancient Egypt and a must read.​

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• Moby Dick (Herman Melville) (1851)

  • A fascinating narrative following Captain Ahab's quest of revenge for the great white whale, Moby Dick. The novel is full of interesting information about the tools and rigging needed for the voyage.​

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• North and South  (Elizabeth Gaskell) (1854)

  • A Pride-and-Prejudice-esque story set in the Industrial Revolution, London. A young country-girl moves to town and develops a dislike for the neighborhood cotton-mill owner who, unfortunately, is head over heels for her.​

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• The Odyssey (Homer) (circa 700s BC)

  • A Greek epic poem detailing the misfortunes and adventures of Odysseus aka Ulysses on his return voyage after the Trojan War.​ Occasional gruesome details included.

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• The Old Man and the Sea  (Ernest Hemingway) (1952)

  • The story of a Cuban man as he fights his old age and weariness to catch an enormous fish and what follows.​

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• Oliver Twist  (Charles Dickens) (1838)

  • The story of an innocent young orphan boy as he struggles to survive in the streets of London, fighting to escape the sinister designs of his criminal employers.​ Some gruesome details included.

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• Orthodoxy  (G.K. Chesterton) (1908)

  • In a series of brilliant, jovial essays, Chesterton critiques the progressive philosophies of his day. In attempting to formulate a better philosophy, he finds in a roundabout way that Christianity has beat him to it.   ​

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• Out of the Silent Planet  (C.S. Lewis)​​ (1938)

  • The first of Lewis' Space Trilogy, the story follows Ransom's kidnapping and space journey to Malacandra and the outlandish beings encountered there. As the story progresses, Ransom learns that his captors are seeking to corrupt the sinless world of Malacandra and sets out to warn the planet's caretaker, Oyarsa.​        

  • ​Perelandra  (C.S. Lewis) (1943)

    • The sequel to Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra follows Ransom's quest to save a planet under attack from the evil of Earth as embodied by his former captor. The story parallels the Garden of Eden and the devil's tempting of Eve in a nerve-wracking series of events.​                                                                              

  • That Hideous Strength  (C.S. Lewis) (1945)

    • The final book in Lewis' Space ​Trilogy, That Hideous Strength follows the story of the spiritual attack by progressivism on Earth and the battle to save it.                                                                                                               

• Persuasion  (Jane Austen) (1817)

  • Austen's final novel follows a young girl who finds herself in the same company as a previous suitor after being persuaded to refuse his offer of marriage seven years prior. Will she receive a second chance at happiness?​

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• The Phantom of the Opera  (Gaston Leroux) (1910)

  • The haunting story of an opera house, a beautiful young actress, and the phantom who lingers in the very notes that are sung. Not for the faint of heart.

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• Pride and Prejudice  (Jane Austen) (1813)

  • Set in the English countryside in the early 1800s, Pride and Prejudice follows the five Bennet sisters whose father's estate is entailed away, leaving them to make their own fortunes through marriage.  It details the courtship of quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a proud and wealthy gentleman, an acquaintance that begins on the wrong foot.  Austen's original, unabridged work is not to be missed.

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• The Prisoner of Zenda  (Anthony Hope) (1894)​

  • A young man finds his doppleganger, a prince, unconscious and must step in to cover for him including duping his fiancee. This delightful romance is chock-full of adventure and daring plots to save a nation from the wiles of the next-in-line to the crown. ​                                                                                                              

  • Rupert of Hentzau  (Anthony Hope) (1898)

    • This sequel ​to The Prisoner of Zenda contains the same masterful message of bravery, loyalty, and honor as its predecessor. Centering around a villain from the first novel, Rupert of Hentzau inspires the same honorable feelings.

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• Random Harvest  (James Hilton) (1941)

  • Amnesia clouds the memories of a young man shortly after the first World War. The two-year gap prompts Charles Rainier to seek out the truth of his past in this intriguing story of love and devotion.​

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• The Robe  (Douglas C. Lloyd) (1942)

  • Set during the time of Christ, this inspiring story follows a young Roman centurion who wins the robe of Christ at the foot of the cross and can't shake its lasting effects. A beautiful story of love, loyalty, and faith.​

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• Roses for Mama  (Janette Oke) (1991)

  • A sweet story of orphaned Christian siblings struggling to make ends meet on their farm. The oldest daughter and stand-in mother is faced with a choice between suitors that could compromise her faith and family values.​

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• The Scarlet Pimpernel series (Baroness Orczy) (1905)

  • The thrilling tale of an Englishman's bravery as he cleverly rescues French aristocrats from the jaws of the guillotine, complicated by his love of a French actress.​​​

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• The Screwtape Letters  (C.S. Lewis) (1942)

  • A thought-provoking series of letters between a senior and apprentice demon as they seek to tempt and corrupt their assigned human.​

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• Sense and Sensibility  (Jane Austen) (1811)

  • The story of two very different sisters and their search for love amidst the guiles of potential suitors and the disadvantages of poverty.​

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• The Complete Sherlock Holmes  (Arthur Conan Doyle) (1887-1927)

  • ​A collection of thrilling and often terrifying mysteries undertaken by the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, whose sharp mind and attention to detail know no match. With so many remakes, the original Holmes is well worth getting to know.

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• A Tale of Two Cities  (Charles Dickens) (1859)

  • "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." A beautiful story of love, honor, and sacrifice set during the French Revolution, this captivating story never ceases to enthrall. ​

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• Tarzan series (especially the first four) (Edgar Rice Burroughs) (1912)

  • The inspiring story of an orphaned English infant raised in the jungles of Africa by a band of apes. A tale of bravery, love, honor, and vitality in its purest form.​

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• The Tell-Tale Heart  (Edgar Allen Poe) (1843)

  • A hair-raising short story about a murderer's guilt as he imagines the victim's heart beating beneath his floorboards.​

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• The Three Musketeers  (Alexandre Dumas) (1844)

  • A young man vies for position as a Musketeer of the Guard, befriending three of its members and embarking on daring escapades to promote chivalry and justice amidst the turmoil preceding the French Revolution.

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• The Virginian  (Owen Wister)  (1902)

  • An unlikely love story between a stubborn East coast teacher and a Wyoming cowboy bent on winning her heart. Brimming with adventure, humor, and down-to-earth romance, The Virginian will have you saddling up for an adventure of your own.​

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• The Woman in White  (Wilkie Collins) (1859)

  • Considered one of the first mystery novels ever written, this gripping tale begins at night on a deserted London road as Walter Hartright encounters a mysterious young woman, escaped from an asylum. He soon meets her look-alike, and becomes entangled in the secrets surrounding the two women and those attempting to control them.  Full of plot twists and bone-chilling scenes, this story of romance and horror will entrance those brave enough to attempt it.

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• Wuthering Heights  (Emily Bronte)​​ (1847)

  • Another hair-raising Gothic tale by the Bronte sisters following the themes of love, revenge, guilt, and social status.​