By: Rudyard Kipling At the start of Captains Courageous, one of literature's most beloved stories of the sea, a spoiled rich boy is literally swept away — dashed overboard from an ocean liner. Luckily, young Harvey Cheyne is rescued by a passing fishing vessel. As it turns out, Harvey's apparent misfortune in tumbling from a life of pampered luxury into the humble company…
Written by: Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, Divine Reyes Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig Some people say that “money talks.” We agree! Our coins and bills tell us a lot about what is special about our country and people. In this book we give you the bottom line on how money was invented, how it came to our shores, how it’s made, and why…
Story by Yvette Fernandez Illustrations by Abi Goy This is the story of how Vice President Leni Robredo grew up to be the person she is--from a child watching the dancing waters in Naga to the second highest position in the nation.
Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Closed-door Mystery Story by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo Illustrations by Borg Sinaban Mayor Dacanay died on the same day that Uno, Junior, and Thirdy were named Junior Detectives in the town of Valenciano. The Mayor was found in his office, with the windows and doors closed. There was no way the suspect could have entered. For Uno,…
Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Mangkukulam Story by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo Illustrations by Borg Sinaban Ate Lotlot's pet cat is missing, and so is Junjun's puppy. Aling Cora's laundry has been stolen. Mang Jimmy's fighting cocks have been killed. The famous Shino Kid has been kidnapped. There is a witch. There is a new girl in town. There are three young…
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns supreme — Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of Victorian England. Now readers can enjoy the crime-solving exploits…
Florante at Laura Written by Francisco Balagtas With annotations by Virgilio S. Almario BAGONG SALIKSIK sa pagtuklas ng tototong teksto ni Balagtas, batay sa masinop na pagsusuri sa pinakamatandang edisyon ng Florante at Laura noong ika-19 siglo. BAGONG PAGPAPAHALAGA sa kadakilaan ni Balagtas bilang makata at sa tunay na kabuluhan ng kaniyang obra maestra sa henerasyon nina Rizal at Bonifacio.…
Grammar-Land (restocking mid-August 2021) by M. L. Nesbitt A singularly ingenious, witty, and amusing attempt to teach some of the elements of grammar by allegory and pictorial illustration. A wonderful introduction to the parts of speech for young and old. Ages 7 - 15
Ibong Adarna Retelling by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Jordan Santos Three princes went on a journey to catch the elusive and enchanting Adarna bird, to cure the sickness of their father, the King. One of the best known Filipino folk stories, Ibong Adarna is filled with adventure and magic. Tatlong prinsipe ang naglakbay upang hulihin ang mailap at kabigha-bighaning ibong Adarna, upang malunasan…
By: Rudyard Kipling The son of an Irish soldier, Kim doesn’t really fit in with the other residents of his native Lahore or among India's British transplants. The 13-year-old orphan struggles to find an identity for himself, while living hand-to-mouth in the streets. When he's befriended by a Tibetan monk, Kim becomes the elderly lama's disciple and joins the quest to…
Mga Tala sa Dagat Written by Annette Acacio Flores Translated by Nanoy Rafael Love has blossomed between a princess and a fisherman. A boy has to sacrifice his playtime and schooling, to become the best fisherman in town. All of this is bound by a promise, a promise about a giant sea, baring stories and stars. This is the story…
By: J. Meade Falkner This rollicking tale of smugglers, hidden treasure, and a wandering ghost casts the same kind of gripping spell as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and other adventure classics. Set in an English village during the 1750s, it tells of an orphan boy who discovers a dangerous secret down in a church crypt, which results in a series of perilous encounters on…
