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A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

“A Study in Scarlet” is a detective novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1887 and marks the debut of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part of the story, titled “Being a Reprint from the…

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The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

“The Old Curiosity Shop,” authored by Charles Dickens and initially published in 1841, is a novel that delves into the narrative of Nell Trent, a young girl residing with her grandfather in a shop filled with intriguing and valuable antiquities. Nell’s grandfather, plagued by a gambling addiction, finds himself bereft of all possessions and resorts…

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“The Great Gatsby,” penned by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925, is a novel that immerses readers in the vibrant world of 1920s Long Island, New York. At its core, the story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a young and affluent individual who amassed his fortune through illicit means and becomes consumed by his fervent…

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Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi

The story centers around a young girl named Darya who is fleeing her abusive father and the oppressive society she inhabits. Seeking solace, she crosses paths with a band of rebels led by the captivating Robyn. Under Robyn’s guidance, Darya is initiated into the world of thievery and resistance. As Darya becomes more involved in…

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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

“The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea” by author Axie Oh, published in 2020, immerses readers in a captivating young adult novel. Set in a fictional realm inspired by Korean mythology, the story revolves around Hwani, a teenage girl residing on the island of Jeju. As the daughter of a shaman and a sea woman,…

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Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Little House book series is a collection of children’s books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and illustrated by Garth Williams. The series is a semi-autobiographical account of Wilder’s life growing up in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. “Little House in the Big Woods” “Little House in the Big Woods” stands as…

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