The Wellspring Set

【Masterpiece Collection】 Highlights A treasured collection of classic literature, worthy of rereading! This series features best-selling masterpieces from around the globe, refined by time and continuously shining in the eyes of generations of readers. They are essential reads for children to cultivate literary sensibility. The masters observe life and society with clear insight, using rich and polished prose to depict human nature, telling stories that most vividly reflect real life. Engaging plots and relatable characters will deeply touch and inspire children, infusing every innocent heart with the love, courage, and wisdom needed for their growth. ※ Content Introduction 【The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Dreamy Journey Through the Magical Land of Oz】 A sudden tornado transports the young girl Dorothy and her dog Toto to an unfamiliar land. In this strange and mystical world, a kind witch guides her to the Emerald City to seek the help of the great Wizard of Oz to send her home. Along the way, she encounters a Scarecrow yearning for a brain, a Tin Woodman desiring a heart, and a Cowardly Lion wishing for courage. The four embark on a journey together in search of wisdom, love, and bravery. Despite obstacles from an evil witch, they press forward fearlessly. Let's follow their steps and find the opportunity for self-transformation! 【Cuore: A Growth Diary Learned Through Life】 Enrico, adept at observing people and things around him, has many friends worthy of emulation: the valiant and strong Carlo, the dignified and outstanding scholar Franti, the self-challenging hunchback Stardi, the dutiful son of a timber merchant who helps his parents, and the wealthy young gentleman Votini who reflects on himself. Beyond that, his family's earnest teachings are also immensely beneficial, including principles like "love others regardless of class," "cherish all you have," and "never take out your frustrations on family." The short stories his teacher tells each month also foster his sense of national identity and belonging. These diary entries record Enrico's delicate reflections on life. We now invite you to step into the book and appreciate his vibrant life as a fourth-grader. 【The Sandman: A Thrilling Magical Adventure】 Five children, while their parents are away, go to play in a sandpit near their new home and accidentally unearth a mysterious Sandman. It has existed on Earth for tens of millions of years and can grant any wish. The children are overjoyed and eagerly make various wishes to the Sandman. However, whether sincere desires or casual hopes, all lead them into tricky predicaments. Worse still, the Sandman eventually grows impatient with the children and refuses to help them retract their wishes! How will these children resolve the troubles they've caused? Will the angry Sandman relent and mercifully assist them? 【Adrift: The Transformative Journey of a Spoiled Young Gentleman】 The arrogant and willful rich boy Harvey accidentally falls overboard from a cruise ship and is fortunately rescued by a fishing boat named "Here-Now." This marks the beginning of a completely different life. Accustomed to using money to achieve his goals, Harvey, after his pocket money disappears, has no choice but to obediently follow Captain Disco's orders. In the days that follow, he learns various seafaring and fishing techniques with his shipmates, hears many strange tales of the sea, and witnesses firsthand tragic shipwrecks. After months of trials, Harvey becomes adept at life at sea and gradually realizes the value of being able to support himself independently. We now invite you to enter the book and witness the transformative journey of this fifteen-year-old boy. ※ Author Introduction L. Frank Baum A renowned American children's author, actor, newspaper editor, and former independent film producer. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is his most famous work. After its release in 1900, it received critical acclaim, leading him to write 13 more books in the "Oz" series. This work has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into stage plays, musicals, and films. Edmondo De Amicis Born in Italy, De Amicis entered military school at the age of sixteen, beginning his military career. In 1866, he participated in the Battle of Custoza during Italy's Third War of Independence. The sight of the army's tragic defeat deeply affected him. After retiring from the military, he worked as a journalist for a military publication, publishing numerous reports and his first book, "Military Sketches."