HarperCollins Children's 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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My Naughty Little Sister

My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all t... MoreMy Naughty Little Sister

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Midnight for Charlie Bone

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreMidnight for Charlie Bone

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 1

The Diamond of Drury Lane

Julia Golding’s award-winning adventure series is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Katherine Woodfine and Robin Jar... MoreThe Diamond of Drury Lane

(4 reviews) 5 4
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A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! “A bear on Paddington Sta... MoreA Bear Called Paddington

(19 reviews) 5 19
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Book 2
Book 2

Bombs on Aunt Dainty

Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following ... MoreBombs on Aunt Dainty

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 3
Book 3

A Small Person Far Away

Partly autobiographical, this is the third title in Judith Kerr’s internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following t... MoreA Small Person Far Away

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 4
Book 4

The Jungle Book

This beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is the perfect addition to... MoreThe Jungle Book

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Book 5
Book 5

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 7
Book 7

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 8
Book 8

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 9
Book 9

Black Beauty

"Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody's business to interfere when they see it." Tran... MoreBlack Beauty

(11 reviews) 5 11
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Book 10
Book 10

Treasure Island: Annotated Edition. Illustrated by David Mackintosh

One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treas­ure Island's timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, m... MoreTreasure Island: Annotated Edition. Illustrated by David Mackintosh

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 11
(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 12
(12 reviews) 5 12
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Book 13
(11 reviews) 5 11
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Book 14
Book 14

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan is a thrilling adventure for all ages - the story of the boy who refuses to grow up is a tale t... MorePeter Pan

(10 reviews) 5 10
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Book 15
Book 15

The Wind in the Willows

'There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' From picnics by the... MoreThe Wind in the Willows

(37 reviews) 5 37
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Book 16
Book 16

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf. ... MoreThe Story of Doctor Dolittle

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Book 17
Book 17

Around the World in Eighty Days

Jules Verne - and his one-of-a-kind hero, Phileas Fogg - take children on an action-packed, whirlwind race around the wo... MoreAround the World in Eighty Days

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Book 18
Book 18

The Kingdom by the Sea

Harry's family are running to the shelter when the bomb hits. As the rescue team pull him alone out of the rubble, Harry... MoreThe Kingdom by the Sea

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 19
Book 19

The Giver

In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws… THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired ... MoreThe Giver

(13 reviews) 4 13
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Book 20
Book 20

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germ... MoreWhen Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

(24 reviews) 5 24
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Book 21
Book 21

Journey to Jo’Burg

This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South... MoreJourney to Jo’Burg

(10 reviews) 5 10
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Book 22
Book 22

Street Child

The unforgettable tale of an orphan in Victorian London, based on the boy whose plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his... MoreStreet Child

(37 reviews) 5 37
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Book 23
Book 23

Homecoming

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 24
Book 24

Hopscotch: Adventures: The Sword In The Stone

When young Arthur accompanies his uncle to a tournament to find the new king of Britain, he's in for a surprise...The Ho... MoreHopscotch: Adventures: The Sword In The Stone

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 25
Book 25

The Snow Spider

NOW SHOWING AS A MAJOR BBC ADAPTATION – Sundays at 6:05pm ‘Time to find o... MoreThe Snow Spider

(7 reviews) 5 7
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Book 26
Book 26

The Animals of Farthing Wood

I think you're forgetting something, Adder' said Badger. 'Before we began our journey we all swore an oath, including yo... MoreThe Animals of Farthing Wood

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 27
Book 27

The Hundred and One Dalmatians & The Starlight Barking

A gift edition of this classic tale of pups and villains, with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Alex T Smith, ... MoreThe Hundred and One Dalmatians & The Starlight Barking

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Book 28
Book 28

The Akimbo Adventures

Three classic adventure tales from the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, now together in paperba... MoreThe Akimbo Adventures

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 29
Book 29

National Velvet

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Book 30
Book 30

Here Comes Thursday

The tale of a lost mouse who finds a new home Thursday the Mouse fell from a balloon having just escaped from ... MoreHere Comes Thursday

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Book 31
Book 31

Number the Stars

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to h... MoreNumber the Stars

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 32
Book 32

I am David

'You must get away tonight,' the man had told him. David escapes from the concentration camp where he has spent his enti... MoreI am David

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 33
Book 33

The Whitby Witches

A glorious new edition of Robin Jarvis’s classic and the inspiration for The Power of Dark and its sequels.... MoreThe Whitby Witches

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 34
Book 34

Harriet the Spy

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Book 35
Book 35

Bill's New Frock

A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Bill Simpson wakes... MoreBill's New Frock

(16 reviews) 4 16
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Book 36
Book 36

The Box of Delights

And now, Master Harker, now that the Wolves are Running, perhaps you could do something to stop their Bite?' A... MoreThe Box of Delights

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 37
Book 37

Coram Boy

The Whitbread 2000 Book of the Year is a haunting and captivating work of historical fiction for children. The... MoreCoram Boy

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 38
Book 38

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe

The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and ch... MoreThe Ghost of Thomas Kempe

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 39
(1 review) 5 1
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Book 40
Book 40

Far to Go

Margaret Thursday, the heroine of Thursday's Child, becomes a huge success on the London stage. But her old enemy is c... MoreFar to Go

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Book 41
Book 41

Thursday's Child

During the long, hungry years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute's family struggles to cope with life on the hot, dus... MoreThursday's Child

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Book 42
Book 42

White Boots

The author of children's classic 'Ballet Shoes' delights with a best-loved story of ice skating rivalry... ... MoreWhite Boots

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 43
Book 43

A Stitch in Time

A rediscovered children's classic, winner of the 1976 Whitbread Award, from the Booker Prize and Carnegie Medal-winning ... MoreA Stitch in Time

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 44
Book 44

Thomasina

Collins Modern Classics are re-launched in gorgeous new covers bringing these familiar stories to a new generation. From... MoreThomasina

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Book 45
Book 45

Jennie

“If in doubt, wash!” What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from the renowned writ... MoreJennie

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 46
Book 46

The Rescuers

Bianca and Bernard, agents for The Prisoners' Aid Society of Mice, rescue prisoners and outwit villains in this enchan... MoreThe Rescuers

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 47
Book 47

Spellhorn

A blind girl and a unicorn in a world where magic and reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones and take them... MoreSpellhorn

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Book 48
Book 48

Far From Home

When Jim Jarvis is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thinks he will never see them again. Now, in this co... MoreFar From Home

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Book 49
Book 49

The Enchanted Horse

A little toy horse is about to change Irina’s life forever. Award-winning classic young fiction, beautifully i... MoreThe Enchanted Horse

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 50
Book 50

When Marnie Was There

A major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY. Anna hasn’t a frie... MoreWhen Marnie Was There

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 51
Book 51

The Tree that Sat Down

Collins Modern Classics are relaunched with gorgeous new covers, bringing these timeless story to a new generation. ... MoreThe Tree that Sat Down

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 52
Book 52

Winnie-the-Pooh

“Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under t... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh

(9 reviews) 5 9
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