Virago Modern Classics Series

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Book 1
Book 1

Anne of Green Gables

'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody - not reall... MoreAnne of Green Gables

(40 reviews) 5 40
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Book 2
Book 2

Anne of Avonlea

The second book in the Anne Shirley series. 'Having adventures comes natural to some people,' said Anne serenely. 'You ... MoreAnne of Avonlea

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 3
Book 3

Anne of the Island

The third book in the Anne Shirley series. Anne leaves childhood behind as she moves from Green Gables to attend Richmo... MoreAnne of the Island

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 4
Book 4

Anne of Windy Willows

The fourth book in the Anne Shirley series. 'Gilbert, I'm afraid I'm scandalously in love with you' Anne Shirley and G... MoreAnne of Windy Willows

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 5
Book 5

Anne's House of Dreams

The fifth book in the Anne Shirley series. 'They belonged to each other; and, no matter what life might hold for them, ... MoreAnne's House of Dreams

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 6
Book 6

Anne of Ingleside

The sixth book in the Anne Shirley series. 'It's been lovely to be Anne of Green Gables again for a week, but it's a hu... MoreAnne of Ingleside

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 7
Book 7

Rainbow Valley

The seventh book in the Anne Shirley series. 'There was a little unfailing spring, always icy cold and crystal pure, in... MoreRainbow Valley

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 8
Book 8

Rilla of Ingleside: A Virago Modern Classic

The eighth book in the Anne Shirley series. Anne Shirley's children are almost all grown up - except for pretty, high-s... MoreRilla of Ingleside: A Virago Modern Classic

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 9
Book 9

The Story of the Amulet

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE PSAMMEAD TRILOGY, FOLLOWING FIVE CHILDREN AND IT AND THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET'My all-time favour... MoreThe Story of the Amulet

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 10
Book 10

Five Children and It

When five siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother, the Lamb - discover a sand-fairy in their grave... MoreFive Children and It

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 11
Book 11

Mossy Trotter

'It's always a treat to read Elizabeth Taylor. Mossy Trotter is a real gem. A delightfully mischievous boy living in tho... MoreMossy Trotter

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Book 13
Book 13

The Phoenix and the Carpet: Illustrated by Ella Okstad

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane accidentally destroy a carpet in their London home with fireworks, their parents rep... MoreThe Phoenix and the Carpet: Illustrated by Ella Okstad

(3 reviews) 4 3
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Book 14
Book 14

Caldicott Place

From Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes, comes a moving story of unexpected friendships and new be... MoreCaldicott Place

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Book 15
Book 15

Little Men

'The best boys - in the literary sense - that we have ever come across' SPECTATOR 'Little Women was widely read, but its... MoreLittle Men

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 16
Book 16

Jo's Boys

'Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn... MoreJo's Boys

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Book 17
Book 17

Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic

Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's ... MoreEmily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 18
Book 18

Emily Climbs: A Virago Modern Classic

Emily never imagined Aunt Elizabeth would allow her to go to high school in Shrewsbury, and she's thrilled, especially a... MoreEmily Climbs: A Virago Modern Classic

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 19
Book 19

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

From the author of Ballet Shoes In this captivating collection of festive stories, there are auditions on s... MoreNoel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 20
Book 20

The Story of the Treasure Seekers

When their widowed father's business fails, the Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes themselves. No l... MoreThe Story of the Treasure Seekers

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Book 21
Book 21

The Growing Summer

BY THE AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOESwith beautiful illustrations by Edward Ardizzone'A joyous, sunlight book. For me, the best ... MoreThe Growing Summer

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Book 22
Book 22

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'

*'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it' Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR*'S... MoreNoel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'

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Book 23
Book 23

Good Wives

'Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom'With four lively, attractive women in one house and a dashi... MoreGood Wives

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 24
Book 24

Little Women

'Timeless' HELEN MOORE, DAILY EXPRESS'I try to get every girly girl to read this one because those four sisters are so r... MoreLittle Women

(29 reviews) 5 29
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Book 25
Book 25

Emily's Quest: A Virago Modern Classic

There are two things in life Emily Starr is certain of - that she will be a great writer and that she and Teddy Kent wer... MoreEmily's Quest: A Virago Modern Classic

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 26
Book 26

What Katy Did at School

When Katy Carr and her sister Clover leave for boarding school, they are weighed down by worry. How will their father ma... MoreWhat Katy Did at School

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 27
Book 27

What Katy Did

Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, What Katy D... MoreWhat Katy Did

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 28
(1 review) 5 1
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Book 30
Book 30

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'

*'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it' Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR*'S... MoreNoel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'

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Book 33
Book 33

Carrie's War: 50th Anniversary Luxury Edition

WITH A NEW AFTERWORD BY EMMA CARROLL'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptiv... MoreCarrie's War: 50th Anniversary Luxury Edition

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Book 34
Book 34

The Yearling: The Pulitzer prize-winning, classic coming-of-age novel

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE'A literary masterpiece for all ages . . . a tale of growing up, of love and laughter, of tr... MoreThe Yearling: The Pulitzer prize-winning, classic coming-of-age novel

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Book 149
Book 149

An Episode of Sparrows: A Virago Modern Classic

Someone has been digging up the private garden in the Square. Miss Angela Chesney of the Garden Committee is sure that a... MoreAn Episode of Sparrows: A Virago Modern Classic

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Book 236
Book 236

Listen to the Nightingale: A Virago Modern Classic

By the bestselling author of Black Narcissus and The Battle of the Villa Fiorita'This is an absolutely heart-warming rea... MoreListen to the Nightingale: A Virago Modern Classic

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Book 355
Book 355

The Dark Horse: A Virago Modern Classic

By the author of Black Narcissus and The Diddakoi comes the moving tale of Dark Invader, a powerful racehorse. '[Godden'... MoreThe Dark Horse: A Virago Modern Classic

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Book 454
Book 454

Thursday's Children: A Virago Modern Classic

Doone Penny is a child with a gift - he was born to dance. But though others recognise his talent, there is little encou... MoreThursday's Children: A Virago Modern Classic

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Book 707
Book 707

Jane of Lantern Hill: A Virago Modern Classic

Jane and her mother live in a gloomy old mansion, where their lives are ruled by her ovebearing grandmother. For most of... MoreJane of Lantern Hill: A Virago Modern Classic

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Book 2114
Book 2114

I Go by Sea, I Go by Land

'James and I stayed on at home and everything was quiet and sunny and we got to thinking the war would never come after ... MoreI Go by Sea, I Go by Land

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Book 2130
Book 2130

The Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE'She's one of the most important and interesting children's fiction wri... MoreThe Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories

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Book 2132
Book 2132

The Kingdom and the Cave

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE'She was a literary treasure, and her books will continue to delight fo... MoreThe Kingdom and the Cave

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Book 2133
Book 2133

The Gift Giving: Favourite Stories

'Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible, her high spirits a blessing, her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon' PHI... MoreThe Gift Giving: Favourite Stories

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Book 2441
Book 2441

Carrie's War

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime. Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. Th... MoreCarrie's War

(13 reviews) 5 13
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Book 2441
Book 2441

Keeping Henry

BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF CARRIE'S WAR AND THE PEPPERMINT PIG'A subtle and many-layered story, one of Nina Bawden's best... MoreKeeping Henry

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Book 2451
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Book 2451
Book 2451

The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one ... MoreThe Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

(24 reviews) 5 24
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Book 2451
Book 2451

A Little Princess

(11 reviews) 5 11
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