Young Readers
Both fiction and non-fiction written for teenagers.
The Lilac Fairy Book [en] (1910) 
Andrew Lang
The twelfth in Andrew Lang's Fairy Book series containing 33 tales from Portugal, Ireland, Wales and points East and West, among them "The Brown Bear of Norway," "The Enchanted Deer," "The Story of a Very Bad Boy," and "The Brownie of the Lake". First published in 1910 and includes 51...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Olive Fairy Book [en] (1907)
Andrew Lang
The Olive Fairy Book contains eight Punjabi tales, five from Armenia, 16 other stories from Turkey, Denmark, the Sudan, and more. An enchanting world of flying dragons, ogres, fairies, and princes transformed into white foxes with illustrations by H.J. Ford.
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Orange Fairy Book [en] (1906)
Andrew Lang
In this volume there are stories from the natives of Rhodesia, collected by Mr. Fairbridge, who speaks the native language, and one is brought by Mr. Cripps from another part of Africa, Uganda. Three tales from the Punjaub were collected and translated by Major Campbell. Various savage tales,...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Brown Fairy Book [en] (1904)
Andrew Lang
The stories in this Fairy Book come from all quarters of the world. For example, the adventures of 'Ball-Carrier and the Bad One' are told by Red Indian grandmothers to Red Indian children who never go to school, nor see pen and ink. 'The Bunyip' is known to even more uneducated little ones,...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Crimson Fairy Book [en] (1903)
Andrew Lang
Each Fairy Book demands a preface from the Editor, and these introductions are inevitably both mono-tonous and unavailing. A sense of literary honesty compels the Editor to keep repeating that he is the Editor, and not the author of the Fairy Tales, just as a distinguished man of science is...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Violet Fairy Book [en] (1901)
Andrew Lang
For this collection, Andrew Lang gathered African, Scandinavian, Egyptian and even Babylonian stoires. While they may not be familiar to you, they are an excellent insight into various cultures, to show that despite our skin color, we all share similar belief systems and family values.
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Grey Fairy Book [en] (1900)
Andrew Lang
The tales in the Grey Fairy Book are derived from many countries -- Lithuania, various parts of Africa, Germany, France, Greece, and other regions of the world. They have been translated and adapted by Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Lang, Miss Eleanor Sellar, Miss Blackley, and Miss hang. ‘The Three Sons of...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Pink Fairy Book [en] (1897)
Andrew Lang
For this collection, Andrew Lang gathered Danish, Swedish, Sicilian, African, Catalan, Japanese, German, and French stories. While the stories may not be familiar to you, they are an excellent insight into various cultures, to show that despite our skin color, we all share similar belief...
Genres: Fairy Tales/Folklore, Fantasy, Short Stories, Young Readers
The Marvelous Land of Oz [en] (1904) 
L. Frank Baum
The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure. Tip and his creation,...
Genres: Fantasy, Young Readers
Mother Goose in Prose [en] (1897)
L. Frank Baum
Published three years before the author achieved fame as the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this engaging volume, inspired by well-known nursery rhymes, added an exciting new dimension to old, much-loved verses. In 22 captivating fantasies, Baum tells about Old King Cole; The Man in...
Genre: Young Readers
Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall [en] (1913)
Alice B. Emerson
Ruth's greatest desire has come true—to attend Briarwood Hall with Helen Cameron. As soon as the girls arrive, they are accosted by Mary Cox, known as the Fox for her cunning. Mary wishes the girls to join her club, the Up and Doing Club. Helen, in particular, is enraptured by Mary's...
Genre: Young Readers
'Twas the Night before Christmas [en] (1912)
Clement C. Moore
'Twas the Night Before Christmas has been in print for more than eighty years, and this version of the beloved poem with classic illustrations has become as much a part of Christmas as Santa Claus.
Genres: Poetry, Young Readers
A Visit From Saint Nicholas [en] (1823)
Clement C. Moore
Clement C. Moore wrote "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," better known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," as a gift for his children. If an enthusiastic house guest had not sent the poem to a local newspaper editor, the jolly old elf who travelled by reindeer-drawn sleigh might have enlivened...
Genres: Poetry, Young Readers
Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill [en] (1913)
Alice B. Emerson
Ruth Fielding, a recently-orphaned girl, arrives in Cheslow, New York to live with her uncle, Jabez Potter, at the Red Mill with his housekeeper, Aunt Alvirah Boggs. Ruth is greatly disappointed in the cold reception she receives. Uncle Jabez seems to care very little about her, and all...
Genre: Young Readers
The Children's Book of Christmas Stories [en] (1913)
Various
From some of the windows bright lights were already beginning to stream until it was almost as bright as day. But the little child seemed to have no home, and wandered about listlessly from street to street. No one took any notice of him except perhaps Jack Frost, who bit his bare toes and...
Genre: Young Readers
King Winter [en] (1859)
Anonymous
King Winter, the embodiment of the Christmas Spirit, leaves his palace of snow to bring winter to the land and reward obedient children with holiday sweets.
Genres: Poetry, Young Readers
Christmas Stories And Legends [en] (1916)
Various
A great many years ago in a land far away from us there was a certain king who was dearly beloved by all of his people. Men admired him because he was strong and just. In all of his dealings they knew they could depend upon him. Every matter that came to his consideration was carefully...
Genre: Young Readers
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus [en] (1902)
L. Frank Baum
Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus, or simply good will to men; and listen to the story of Nicholas the Wandering Orphan who became Nicholas the Wood-carver, a lover of little children. Follow him through his first years as...
Genre: Young Readers
Black Beauty [en] (1877)
Anna Sewell
Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt, he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to...
Genre: Young Readers
Betty Gordon at Mountain Camp [en] (1922)
Alice B. Emerson
Betty Gordon enjoys a Christmas vacation with the Littell family in Washington. One day, while out shopping, Betty meets an unhappy girl named Ida Bellethorne, who works in a store. After Betty loses a locket in the store Ida finds and gives it to the owner but when Betty goes back to the...
Genres: Action/Adventure, Young Readers