When Sara Crewe is sent to Miss Minchin's school for young ladies, her indulgent father provides for her as if she were a little princess. But although her toys and clothes are the envy of the other girls, Sara's kindness and gift for storytelling soon win her lots of friends. Then, the tragic news arrives that her father has died penniless and, without wealth or a guardian, Sara is at the mercy of Miss Minchin. Forced to work from dawn until dusk as the school's unpaid servant, she looks over the rooftops from her damp attic room and dreams of a better life. All is not lost: she has friends, courage and imagination - maybe that's all she really needs.

When Marilla and Matthew decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage they are not sure what to expect. But it's certainly not the imaginative, red-haired little girl who arrives at Green Gables instead. Follow Anne's adventures on Prince Edward Island in the first of L. M. Montgomery's much-loved stories, which is guaranteed to delight readers aged 8 and up.

Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive.
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At the young age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. Everyone in the village is frightened of him, yet the two of them form an unlikely bond, and Heidi loves her simple existence in the mountains. Everything is going well, until she is taken away to lead a life in the town. Isolated and unhappy, can Heidi make it back to the friends she has made, and the grandfather she adores? This classic tale, full of warmth and joy, is sure to delight readers of all ages.

When Peter Pan flies through the nursery window and invites Wendy, John and Michael to come to Never-Never-Land, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. Prepare to be enchanted by J.M. Barrie's much-loved tale of Lost Boys, mermaids, pirates, and a boy who will never grow up. This edition also contains another Peter Pan story, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and features original illustrations by Francis D. Bedford and Arthur Rackham.

Enter the thrilling world of the Knights of the Round Table with these exciting retellings of the Arthurian legends. Featuring a cast of iconic characters, such as Sir Lancelot, Merlin and Morgan Le Fay, Henry Gilbert's classic collection of tales is sure to enchant readers age 8 and up.

Tom Sawyer is a playful and mischievous boy who lives with his half-brother Sid and his Aunt Polly in Missouri. Join him on his hapless adventures around his town and beyond, as he tries to have fun without getting into trouble. Featuring a cast of amusing characters, including the famous Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's classic tale is sure to delight children aged 8 and up.

Californian family dog Buck is happy spending his days eating and sleeping. That is until he is kidnapped, and is forced to work in the frozen north of Alaska as a sledge dog. Passed from owner to owner, Buck sets out on a remarkable journey to ensure his own survival. Will he make it? And, when tested, how hard will he struggle against returning to the wild? Packed with tension and excitement, Jack London’s atmospheric story of adventure and endurance is sure to grip readers of all ages.

When their father is mysteriously imprisoned, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother have to leave their happy life in London to live in a small cottage in the country. There they take comfort in the nearby railway station, and discover that the gentleman who takes the same train every day might be the key to proving their father’s innocence… An enormously popular story about the joy and excitement of being young, E. Nesbit’s captivating classic will enchant readers of all ages.

Mary Lennox is an unhappy and unloved little girl. Sent to live at her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire, she is determined to hate her new home. But when she unlocks a hidden garden in the grounds, the magic of the place starts to weave its spell on Mary and those around her. Frances Hodgson Burnett's best-loved story is guaranteed to enchant readers of all ages.

This edition also features illustrations by the prolific artist, Charles Robinson.

When a Swiss family find themselves shipwrecked on an East Indian island they have to build a new life for themselves from scratch. Follow their adventures as they tame an ostrich, fight a giant snake and construct an incredible tree-house home. This classic adventure story will thrill young readers aged 8 and up.

When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map in a dead man's sea-chest, he sets off on a thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure, and villainy. Hired as a cabin boy on the Hispaniola, Jim finds himself in the company of a frightening crew of seamen, and is soon taken under the wing of the charismatic but dangerous Long John Silver...

One of the most famous adventure stories ever written, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale with delight young readers aged 8 and up.

Jack London's classic story of White Fang, a wolf-dog born wild and fierce but tamed by a human he comes to love, is brought to life in this brand new edition. Set in the harsh forests of northern Canada, this remarkable tale about the relationship between man and dog is guaranteed to captivate young readers aged 8 and up.