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Classics books

Timeless stories every child should meet.

108 books

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Ages 3–6

Ages 9–12

Ages 12–16

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Ages 9–9

Ages 10–14

A Bear Called Paddington

Ages 6–9

Ages 10–14

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Ages 8–12

Safe

Where the Red Fern Grows

Wilson Rawls

Ages 9–12

Caution

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume

Ages 10–14

Safe

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

Ages 8–12

Safe

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Shel Silverstein

Ages 6–10

Safe

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Ages 7–9

Ages 11–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mildred D. Taylor

Ages 10–14

Safe

The Tower Treasure (The Hardy Boys #1)

Ages 8–12

Ages 12–18

The Little House in the Big Woods

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Ages 8–12

Safe

The Hero and the Crown

Ages 12–18

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 5–9

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