Classic ReadsIconic Story Collection (10 Books)

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Secret Garden by Frances Burnett

A lonely orphan girl, Mary, finds the key to an abandoned garden which she determined to restore. She, her cousin Colin tend the garden, with the help of their new friend Dickon and their lives change in mysterious, wonderful ways.

Jungle Book

A collection of stories which were first published in magazines in 1893 and 1894 with tales that use animals to give moral lessons. Follow Mowgli and his animal friends on an adventure.

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The amusing and engaging story of a 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.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Bored on a hot afternoon, Alice follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit-hole without giving a thought about how she might get out. And so she tumbles into Wonderland: where animals answer back, a baby turns into a pig, time stands still at a disorderly tea party, croquet is played with hedgehogs and flamingos, and the Mock Turtle and Gryphon dance the Lobster Quadrille. In a land in which nothing is as it seems and cakes, potions and mushrooms can make her shrink to ten inches or grow to the size of a house, will Alice be able to find her way home again?

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. A vivid and exciting story with a positive message. The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, subtitled A Fairy Tale For A Land Baby, raised serious issues about child labour in a truly landmark children's story.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

This incredible story begins with a mysterious treasure map and an old buccaneer in an old 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 pirate Long John Silver. As the tension mounts, who will be the first to find the dead man's chest and it's fabulous treasure. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Scotland (1850 ? 94) and journeyed widely, from Spain to the California gold-fields, finally settling in Samoa, where he died. By then he was recognized as one of the greatest storytellers ever, and Treasure Island has become one of the world's best-loved stories.

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

In His 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. Their ship explodes and suddenly they are on board the sea monster which turns out to be a submarine called The Nautilus, skippered by the mysterious Captain Nemo, an Indian prince who has become the Robin Hood of the open seas, stealing gold to help the poor.

Heidi

It is the moving story of a little Swiss girls's devotion to her simple mountain home in the Alps. When Heidi has to leave for the unfamiliar, sophisticated surroundings of Frankfurt where she is to become great friends. However, Heidi misses her mountain home and longs to return to the people who love her Grandfather, Peter the goatherd and Peter's grandmother.

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

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 his own story - of his experiences with his numerous owners, the injustices, the hardships and the eventual happiness he finds.

Kidnapped

A guide to the landmark events in the history of Grand Prix racing, from the early days of the motor car and the beginning of the World Drivers Championship, up to the start of the 2004 season

Product Features:

• 10 Book Collection of Classic Titles
• Paperbacks
• Great Reads for the whole family to enjoy!