The classic story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab so crazed by his desire to kill the whale that he is prepared to sacrifice his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find revenge.

In his own words, Huck recounts his adventure as he and the slave, Jim--two runaways--raft down the Mississippi River. Uneducated, superstitious, and literal-minded, Huck experiences a moving growth of character as he journeys downriver and comes into contact with people from almost every social class. Huck may have his faults, but in the end it is his virtues we remember--his cheerfulness, tolerance, unconscious humor, and common sense--and Twain's...

Dickens most beloved tale of a spirited young innocents unwilling but inevitable recruitment into a scabrous gang of thieves. Masterminded by the loathsome Fagin, the underworld crew features some of Dickens most memorable characters, including the vicious Bill Sikes, gentle Nancy, and the juvenile pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger.--Amazon.com.