Classics written for younger readers

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Young Puffin

The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby

Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh.

ISBN: 9780140311815

£4.99

Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories retold by Shoo Rayner

How the Rhinoceros got his Skin

The Rhinoceros has got lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man has just made? A special cake with currants and plums in it...

ISBN: 9781846164101

£3.99

The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo

The Kangaroo wants to be different. he wants to be popular so that the other Animals will follow him. His wish is granted - but why is Yellow Dog Dingo chasing him all through the land?

ISBN: 9781846164125

£3.99

How the Whale got his Throat

When the Whale has eaten up every fish he can find, he meets the 'Stute Fish. Can the little fish escape the big Whale? And what happens when the Whale finds out that Man tastes nice?

ISBN: 9781846164088

£3.99

How the Leopard got his Spots

The Leopard is happy to be sandy-yellow and greyish-brown all over. But when he goes to the speckly-spickly forest, he begins to wonder if spots would be better...

ISBN: 9781846164095

£3.99

Usborne Young Reading Series Two - for children in Key Stage 1/2 who are building reading confidence

The Railway Children

When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis' life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back?

ISBN: 9780746079034

£4.99

The Wind in the Willows

Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything?

ISBN: 9780746084403

£4.99

Beauty and the Beast

The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break the spell. Could Beauty be the one to see through his ugly exterior?

ISBN: 9780746070604

£4.99

Alice in Wonderland

An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland.

ISBN:9780746067819

£4.99

Alice Through the Looking Glass

The quirky sequel to Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

After returning from Wonderland, Alice’s adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy world beyond.

ISBN: 9780746096840

£4.99

A Little Princess

A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant novel.

The story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags following the death of her beloved father.

ISBN: 9780746067802

£4.99

Treasure Island

When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive.

ISBN: 9780746080245

£4.99

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Usborne Young Reading Series Three

Series three of the Reading Scheme combines good stories with easy reading text.

There are some original stories as well as the re-written classics.

The reading level of the books is in line with Key Stage 2 levels, so would be suitable for readers with a reading age of 7 and upwards.

Anne Frank

A thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive.

Includes essential facts and insightful details to help you understand her life and times, and internet links to recommended websites to find out more about her.

£4.99

Beowulf

The classic story is fabulously illustrated and retold.

Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters…

£4.99

Bleak House

Based on Charles Dickens’ most complex novel, Bleak House is a suspenseful tale of secrets, lies and money.

With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.

£4.99

Little Women

A re-telling of the beloved Louisa May-Alcott story for younger children.

The inspirational story follows the fortunes of the March sisters as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams.

£4.99

Don Quixote

The retold version of the classic story of misadventure by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

Don Quixote thinks he’s a knight, just like in the days of old - he even has a squire. Of course, these days, there are no dragons to fight, but a thing like that doesn’t stop him, as he drags his squire on one madcap adventure after another…

£4.99

The Count of Monte Cristo

The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas.

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure – from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn.

£4.99