Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

by Jules Verne

When a huge, glowing sea monster attacks and wrecks several ships, Professor Arronax joins a mission to hunt for the mysterious beast. The professor soon finds himself aboard the Nautilus and a "guest" of Captain Nemo who is intent on exploring the ocean depths. Reprint.

Brighty: Of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library)

Brighty: Of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library)

by Wesley Dennis, Marguerite Henry

Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice. Brighty's... (more)

Around The World In 80 Days

by Jules Verne

In 1872 Phileas Fogg wagers that he can circle the earth in 80 days.

Little House

Little House in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover. Laura Ingalls's story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four-year-old Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. ... (more)

The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

When an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, sixteen very unlikely people are gathered together for the reading of the will . . . and what a will it is!

A Masterpiece for Bess (Disney Fairies)

by Lara Bergen

Messy, creative Bess is perfectly happy creating her paintings in her out-of- the-way studio, never worrying about what the other fairies think. But after she unveils a new portrait of Tinker Bell, she finds herself in a whirlwind of attention. Every sparrow man and fairy in Pixie Hollow wants her to paint his or her picture! With hundreds of fairies to please, suddenly Bess's talent seems more like a chore than a... (more)