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Classic Starts®: The Time Machine Hardcover – August 8, 2023

by Chris Sasaki (Adapter), H. G. Wells (Author), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 184 ratings
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Travel into the future in this abridged retelling of The Time Machine, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
After inventing a time machine, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and prosperous. But as he looks farther below the surface, he realizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared. . . .

This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the imaginative world of science fiction and time travel.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    160 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    700L
  6. Dimensions
    5.4 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
  7. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  8. Publication date
    August 8, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    1454948396
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1454948391
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About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born Herbert George Wells in Kent, England. He published his first novel, The Time Machine, in 1895. Through books like The Invisible Man and War of the Worlds, he explored a wide range of social, philosophical, and political ideas and helped create the genre of science fiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids (August 8, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454948396
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454948391
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 700L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 184 ratings

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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Abbreviated Version of a Classic
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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I debated whether to buy this or not. The description said for a 2-4 grader so that seemed pretty simplistic for me. On the other hand the length seemed too long for a little kid. I enjoy reading at night, but honestly I'm usually so tired I can only get thru a couple pages. I just read Robinson Crusoe which is fairly long and it took me a couple months to get thru it. So I was thinking this might actually fit my desire for a fun read, something not too long for night-time reading, and be a classic that I never actually read. I got the book and again had second thoughts, but after starting to read it I think it fits my needs perfectly. They kept enough of the original book that it flows nicely and I can get thru it in a reasonable amount of time.

If you are looking for the original version this is NOT it though!
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BusyBusyMom
5.0 out of 5 stars 9yr old loved it
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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My son loves the Classic Starts books. He is 9 years old and loves to read. So far he has loved every title we have purchased.
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Theresa Little
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived according to schedule
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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The price and the condition was as is new. Very pleased.
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Jan Barber
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013
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I like abridged books for children because it gives them a basic knowledge of the classics. If they like the abridged version they are more likely to read the unabridged version later.
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Dawn Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressed.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
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This book was in Impeccable shape and it shipped in a timely manner. The Quality and Price could not be beat!!! It was for a school project for my 9 year old. I would definitely recommend to all.
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Goddess
5.0 out of 5 stars ... of books we've purchased I can say the yard beautiful books, well made & a wonderful addition to ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015
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Although my kids have not made it through all the classical series set of books we've purchased I can say the yard beautiful books, well made & a wonderful addition to our homeschool library!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My grand daughte rloved the movie
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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My grand daughte rloves the 1960 movie and is an avid reader but is not quite 8 so I got this book as a Christmas present. I rea dit and its as advertised.
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Elea A Aguirre
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely engaging for a third/fourth grader
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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Excellent children’s rewrite
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Rodrigo Alexandre
3.0 out of 5 stars Produto poderia ter mais segurança na empacotamento
Reviewed in Brazil on May 11, 2020
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Produto chegou muito bem embalado, super rápida a entrega, chegou muito antes do prazo , isso é ótimo! .. mas o produto veio com umas páginas molhadas, como mostra as fotos, enfim, produto de excelente qualidade.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Produto poderia ter mais segurança na empacotamento
Reviewed in Brazil on May 11, 2020
Produto chegou muito bem embalado, super rápida a entrega, chegou muito antes do prazo , isso é ótimo! .. mas o produto veio com umas páginas molhadas, como mostra as fotos, enfim, produto de excelente qualidade.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Abridged Edition!
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2019
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The author did a wonderful job of writting this abridged edition of H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. Kids will love it!
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Francis Zielinski
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple book for school.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2019
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Beware of American spellings. Other than that a good book to read over a half term.
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Shreya
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on August 15, 2017
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Excellent
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Nick B
5.0 out of 5 stars Ordered for dad but passed on to his granddaughter as ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2017
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Ordered for dad but passed on to his granddaughter as it's a children's version which I didn't realise when I ordered it
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