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  • The Adventures of Robin Hood

    Roger Lancelyn Green, John Boyne

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 18, 2010)
    The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies.
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  • Tales of the Greek Heroes

    Roger Lancelyn Green, Rick Riordan

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 5, 2009)
    The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.
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  • Tales of Ancient Egypt

    Roger Lancelyn Green, Michael Rosen

    Paperback (Puffin Books, May 12, 2011)
    These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.
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  • The Princess and the Goblin

    George MacDonald, Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback (Puffin Books, June 9, 2011)
    Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?
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  • The Canterbury Tales

    Geraldine McCaughrean, Geoffrey Chaucer

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Aug. 1, 1997)
    David Wright's prose version of Chaucer's classic.
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  • Five Children and It

    E. Nesbit

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 11, 2008)
    When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . . A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).
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  • The Odyssey

    Geraldine McCaughrean, Homer

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Dec. 1, 1997)
    The epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece... After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves - before he is reunited with his wife and son. Brilliantly retold by award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean.
  • The Swiss Family Robinson

    Johann D. Wyss, Jon Scieszka

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 5, 2009)
    Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day . . . With an inspiring introduction by American author and America's first children's laureate Jon Scieszka. This story has been specially abridged for Puffin Classics.
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  • Little Lord Fauntleroy

    Frances Hodgson Burnett, John Boyne

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 17, 2011)
    The story of a small, angelic boy from New York who is told he is the heir to an English earldom and is whisked away to the English countryside where he begins to win over his bad-tempered old grandfather. When the boy's identity is challenged, his old friends from New York come to his rescue.
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  • Eight Cousins

    Louisa May Alcott

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Rose Campbell, tired and ill, has come to live at "The Aunt Hill" after the death of her beloved father. Six aunts fussing and fretting over her are bad enough, but what is a quiet 13-year-old girl to do with seven boisterous boy cousins?
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  • The Story of the Treasure Seekers: Complete and Unabridged

    E. Nesbit, Cecil Leslie

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Feb. 1, 1996)
    When their father's business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of many ingenious ways to do so, their well meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble...
  • The Wind in the Willows

    Kenneth Grahame

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 27, 2008)
    The much-loved classic tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad. When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad become the firmest of friends, but after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels once and for all? The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is one of the twenty wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015.
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