Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend children's reading experiences.
TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all children and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.
Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This pack contains 36 books, six of each of: Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe.
This is Book 23 in the Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics Series. See all Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Classics books here.
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