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    Book 4
    Book 4

    Peter Pan in Scarlet

    Neverland is calling again...Something is wrong in Neverland. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams, of pirates a... More

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    Book 5
    Book 5

    Black Beauty

    An abridged version of Anna Sewell's best-loved novel Black Beauty. The young colt Black Beauty begins life in a loving ... More

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    Book 6
    Book 6

    Treasure Island

    An abridged version of Robert Louis Stevenson's best-loved classic Treasure Island. When Jim Hawkins sets off as a cab... More

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    Book 7
    Book 7

    Oliver Twist

    Born in the workhouse, the orphaned Oliver Twist has known nothing but hunger and misery. He runs away to London to star... More

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    Book 8
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    Book 9
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    Book 11
    Book 11

    The Sea of Gold

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    Book 14
    Book 14

    Heidi

    Heidi is happy living on the mountainside with her grandfather, her friend Peter and the goats. But when she is taken to... More

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    Book 15
    Book 15

    Jason and the Argonauts

    Full of action, adventure and suspense, these fast-moving stories bring the Greek myths to life in a way that is guarant... More

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    Book 17
    Book 17

    Wuthering Heights

    Rollercoasters are popular with boys, girls and mixed-ability classes. Valued for their durable and accessible format, t... More

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    Book 18
    Book 18

    Don Quixote

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    Book 19
    Book 19

    Treasure Island

    This is a simple, accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' which remains faithful to the origi... More

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    Book 22
    Book 22

    David Copperfield: Introduced by Philip Reeve

    In this novel, Dickens describes one boy growing up in a world which is by turns magical, fearful and grimly realistic. ... More

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    Book 23
    Book 23

    Treasure Island: Introduced by Darren Shan

    In one of the greatest tales of adventure ever written, Jim Hawkins sets sail in search of Treasure Island. But on board... More

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    Book 24
    Book 24

    Pride and Prejudice: Introduced by Meg Cabot

    In a remote Hertfordshire community, the Bennet family has a sensitive enterprise - Mrs Bennet must find husbands for he... More

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    Book 25
    Book 25

    Jane Eyre: Introduced by Celia Rees

    Orphaned as a young girl, Jane Eyre is brought up by her cruel and uncaring aunt. It is a gloomy start, but when Jane be... More

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    Book 26
    Book 26

    Tales of Mystery and Imagination

    These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original... More

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    Book 27
    Book 27

    Huckleberry Finn

    These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original... More

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    Book 28
    Book 28

    The Hound Of The Baskervilles

    Simplified and shortened, this is an accessible retelling of the great literary classic and remains faithful to the orig... More

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    Book 29
    Book 29

    Tom Sawyer

    This is a simplified and shortened retelling of the Mark Twain classic which remains faithful to the original text in th... More

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    Book 30
    Book 30

    Jason and the Argonauts

    Full of action, adventure and suspense, these fast-moving stories bring the Greek myths to life in a way that is guarant... More

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    Book 31
    Book 31

    Victorian Ghost Stories

    Six spine-tingling stories have been collected for this classic selection of hauntings, howlings and horrors. Enter the ... More

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    Book 32
    Book 32

    Victorian Horror Stories

    Atmospheric artwork and scary line drawings recreate the world of fear and suspense that is the Victorian horror story. ... More

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    Book 33
    Book 33

    Tales of the Trojan War

    This is a perfect way to introduce younger readers to the classic story of the Trojan War. A vivid retelling and illustr... More

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    Book 34
    Book 34

    Jane Eyre: Quick Text

    This title presents the full story in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! This Charlotte Bronte classic is broug... More

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    Book 35
    Book 35

    Usborne Illustrated Classics for Girls

    Retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore and Rosie Dickins, this volume contains a selection of classic stories that girls will w... More

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    Book 39
    Book 39

    Treasure Island

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    Book 42
    Book 42

    Kim

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    Book 44
    Book 44

    Robinson Crusoe

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    Book 48
    Book 48

    Don Quixote

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    Book 51
    Book 51

    The Jungle Book

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    Book 53
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    Book 55
    Book 55

    Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

    Chris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in a sumptuous hardback and jacketed ... More

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    Book 56
    Book 56

    Oxford Children's Classics: The Call of the Wild

    Adventure! Drama! Danger! Loyalty! Stolen from a life of luxury and taken to work in the frozen north as a sledge dog, B... More

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    Book 57
    Book 57

    Kidnapped

    Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, Kidnapped. ... More

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    Book 58
    Book 58

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale is an artist's dream. With the complete, unabridged text and glowing full-colour illust... More

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    Book 59
    Book 59

    A Christmas Carol

    This classic seasonal tale of self-discovery has become one of Charles Dickens's most famous and best-loved works. On ... More

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    Book 61
    Book 61

    Frankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition

    Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English Literature First teachin... More

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    Book 62
    Book 62

    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    The classic tale of a young boy's adventures on the Mississippi in the nineteenth century. Mark Twain's classic The... More

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