My Reading Library Classics 30 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Railway Children, Robin Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Black Beauty, The Wind in the Willows, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Little Women, Don Quixote, War and Peace, White Fang, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The 39 Steps, Anne of Green Gables, Pride and Prejudice, Oliver Twist, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Misérables, Dracula, Frankenstein.. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback (30 individual books, boxed). ISBN: 9781474974387. Publisher: Usborne. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. The Usborne My Reading Library Classics 30 Books Collection Set gathers thirty beloved literary classics, from Shakespeare's Macbeth to Dickens' Oliver Twist, retold in accessible paperback editions for young readers. Each title keeps the spirit of the original while simplifying language, making this an ideal boxed set for confident young readers, classrooms, and family bookshelves.. About the Books. This 30-book paperback set forms part of the Usborne Reading Programme, bringing together retellings of enduring classics for developing readers. The first thirteen titles are drawn from Usborne Young Reading Series Two, aimed at children reading with growing confidence, each containing a single story divided into manageable chapters. The remaining seventeen come from Usborne Young Reading Series Three, written for fully confident readers building the stamina needed for standard-length books, with more advanced vocabulary and complex plots. Together, the collection spans drama (Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet), adventure (Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels), gothic mystery (Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde), and family favourites (Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden). Every book is fully illustrated, with clear, lively text introducing young readers to the plots, characters, and themes of the originals. It's a wonderful way to broaden a child's reading horizons and build familiarity with classic literature ahead of school studies, offering a genuine stepping stone towards the unabridged classics later on.. 30 classic stories in one great-value paperback boxed set. Simplified, age-appropriate retellings that preserve the heart of each original story. Fully illustrated throughout to support and engage developing readers. Graded across two reading levels (Usborne Young Reading Series Two and Three) to build confidence progressively. Ideal for home libraries, classrooms, and as a thoughtful gift for young readers. A brilliant introduction to timeless authors and stories before secondary school. About the Author. This collection is published by Usborne, one of the UK's leading independent publishers of children's books. Usborne is a family-run business dedicated to creating engaging, illustrated books that spark curiosity and a lifelong love of reading. Their Young Reading and My Reading Library series are trusted by parents and teachers worldwide for carefully graded text and appealing artwork that make classic stories genuinely accessible to children at every stage of their reading journey.. Why You'll Love This Collection. With 30 timeless stories in one boxed set, this collection offers incredible value and variety, introducing young readers to literary greats in a format they'll actually want to read. It's the perfect gift, classroom resource, or family bookshelf staple.. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from images shown; this listing is for the UK edition with UK ISBN as stated above.