Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was "the most stupendous event of my whole life"; Ernest Hemingway declared that "all modern American literature stems from this one book," while T. S. Eliot called Huck "one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses,…
Anina ng mga Alon Written by Eugene Evasco 2002 National Book Award, Best Young Adult Literature Anina is a Badjao, growing up in the company of the sea. Like a friend, she knows its songs and moods by heart. In her youth, she has come to look for herself in the complicated world surrounding her. But what it is to be…
Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ Betrayed by his best friend and enslaved by the Romans, Judah Ben-Hur seeks revenge but instead finds redemption through his encounters with Jesus Christ. Generations have thrilled to the sacred destiny of the mighty charioteer Ben-Hur, whose enduring tale began as a bestselling 1880 novel that later inspired equally popular stage and film…
Himagsikang 1896 Written by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Nina Martinez Book design and select illustrations by Asa Montenejo National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario looks back on why and how the Philippine Revolution of 1896 happened, examining both old and new research about our country's rich history, to paint a fresh picture of these events. Sa pamamagitan ng…
Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
INDIO BRAVO: The Story of Jose Rizal Written by: Asuncion Lopez-Rizal Bantug with Sylvia Mendez Ventura Illustrated by: Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera As a young girl, Asuncion Lopez-Bantug Rizal sat on her uncle Paciano’s lap and asked him to tell her stories abut his brother, Jose. Ms. Bantug, the granddaughter of Rizal’s elder sister Narcisa, was her family’s journalist and chronicler. Fondly nicknamed…
When Professor Lidenbrock discovers a 16th-century manuscript that reveals a route to the earth's core, he can't resist the chance to investigate. Together with his whiz-kid nephew and an Icelandic guide, the professor heads for the crater of an extinct volcano. Tension builds as the trio descends: What bizarre creatures may lurk below? Will the supplies last, and how will…
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…
Story by Xi Zuq Illustrations by Dominic Agsaway 2014 Best Read for Kids, 3rd National Children’s Book Awards Grand Prize Winner – 2013 PBBY-Salanga Prize & 2013 PBBY-Alcala Prize Andoy smiled. This is the beginning of Andrew’s story, which starts at the Heroes Park. He just wanted to draw the statue of Andres Bonifacio when he discovers a few secrets in…
Oliver Twist Starved and mistreated, empty bowl in hand, the young hero musters the courage to approach his master, saying, "Please, sir, I want some more." Oliver Twist's famous cry of the heart has resounded with readers since the novel's initial appearance in 1837, and the book remains a popular favorite with fans of all ages. Dickens was no stranger…
Si Agni at ang Ulan Story by Dora Sales Illustrations by Enrique Flores Filipino translation by Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes Kapag mahirap ka, imbisibol ka. Hindi nakikita. Walang nakakapansin. Alam na alam ito ni Agni, isang batang maghapong nagtatrabaho sa isang labahan sa Bombay. Bawat kuskos ni Agni, may katapat na pangarap: makatikim ng maraming klase ng pagkain, makapaglakbay sa iba't ibang…
Written by: Divine Reyes, Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig What do we know about Rizal? We know he was a hero, we know he wrote a couple of bestselling books, and we know that we have a national park named after him. But way before all of that, he was a kid. Small for his age, skinny and bullied.…
