10 Classic Children's Books
Children not enjoying reading? Change that now, by introducing them ten classics that have delighted children and adults alike for generations!
This set includes abridged editions of the following classic titles:
Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
Readers have marvelled for well over a century at the amazing adventures of Alice and at the array of odd characters she meets in a magical world where time does not matter.
Heidi
Johanna Spyri beautiful story of a young Swiss girls devotion to her home in the Alps.
Black Beauty
This exciting and moving tale is the story of a horse: a proud, brave and noble animal who has many exciting adventures.
In his own voice he tells the story of his experiences with his numerous owners, the injustices, the hardships and the eventual happiness he finds.
Kidnapped
In this classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson ( 1850-94), set during the time of the Jacobite rebellion, David Balfour is kidnapped to be carried away to the Americas after narrowly escaping being murdered by his Uncle Ebenezer.
The Secret Garden
In this timeless, enchanting tale, a lonely orphan girl, Mary, finds the key to an abandoned garden which she determines to restore.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The amusing and engaging story of mischievous boy from the Mississippi river banks, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer sees our hero embark on a series of exciting adventures with his good friends Jim and Huck.
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
In 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea, an expedition led by Professor Aaronax tries to track down a sea monster that has been sinking ships all over the world.
The Water Babies
Tom, a mistreated young chimney sweep finds himself transported into a fantastic underwater world where he becomes a water baby. Tom befriends the caddis fly, the salmon and other underwater creatures, and Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby and Mrs Bedonebyasyoudid help to teach him about right and wrong.
Treasure Island
This incredible story begins with a mysterious treasure map and an old buccaneer in an English country inn: soon we are on the high seas in a dangerous Caribbean quest that becomes a desperate battle of wits between young Jim Hawkins and the unforgettable wily old priate Long John Silver.
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book brings the primeval forest to life. Animals have human powers of speech and action, but nature is ever present as Mowgli the man-cub is brought up by the wolves of the Seeonee Pack, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python, despite the attentions of Shere Khan the tiger.
