Andersen Press Children's Classics 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
The Call of the Wild by Jack London

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781839136733
Publisher: Andersen Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
This Andersen Press Children's Classics 10 Books Collection Set gathers ten of the most beloved stories in children's literature into one charming paperback bundle. From the secret doorway in The Secret Garden to the wild call of Jack London's frozen north, young readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) will journey through English gardens, American farms, pirate-haunted islands, and magical wonderlands. Perfect for building a home library or classroom collection, this set introduces timeless characters and enduring themes of courage, kindness, and adventure that have delighted generations of readers and remain just as captivating today.

About the Books
Each book in this collection is a genuine literary classic, chosen for its lasting popularity with young readers. The Secret Garden follows orphaned Mary Lennox as she discovers a hidden garden and transforms the lives of those around her. The Railway Children tells of three siblings who move to the countryside and find adventure near the local train tracks after their father mysteriously disappears. Pollyanna introduces the irrepressibly optimistic orphan whose 'glad game' changes an entire town. The Happy Prince and Other Tales collects Oscar Wilde's poignant fairy tales of sacrifice and compassion. Black Beauty narrates the life of a horse passed from owner to owner across Victorian England, offering an early plea for the humane treatment of animals. Treasure Island sends young Jim Hawkins on a swashbuckling hunt for pirate gold alongside the unforgettable Long John Silver. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland tumbles readers down the rabbit hole into a world of riddles, talking animals, and eccentric characters. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy and her companions along the yellow brick road in search of home, courage, heart, and wisdom. The Call of the Wild traces the transformation of a domesticated dog named Buck into a creature of the wild Yukon. Printed in a matching paperback format, this set makes classic literature approachable and inviting for independent readers and family read-alouds alike, offering hours of rich storytelling drawn from celebrated authors whose work has shaped childhood reading lists for over a century.

Key Benefits

• Includes nine beloved classic novels and story collections in one matching paperback set
• Perfect for independent readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) and for family read-aloud time
• Introduces timeless characters, settings, and themes that remain classroom and curriculum favorites
• Great value way to build a well-rounded home or classroom library of classic literature
• Makes an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, and back-to-school season
• Compact paperback format is easy for kids to hold, carry, and collect

Book-by-Book Guide
The Secret Garden — Mary Lennox unlocks a walled garden and helps restore it, along with the people she meets.
The Railway Children — Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis befriend passing trains while waiting for their father's return.
Pollyanna — A relentlessly cheerful orphan teaches her stern aunt and an entire New England town to play the 'glad game.'
The Happy Prince and Other Tales — A jeweled statue and a devoted swallow give away their treasures to help the poor.
Black Beauty — A horse recounts his life across several owners in Victorian England, good and cruel alike.
Treasure Island — Jim Hawkins sets sail with a crew of pirates in search of buried treasure.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland — Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a nonsensical world of tea parties and playing cards.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Dorothy and her companions travel the yellow brick road to find the Wizard of Oz.
The Call of the Wild — Buck the dog is stolen from a comfortable home and must adapt to the harsh Yukon wilderness.

About the Authors
This collection brings together celebrated authors whose classic tales have endured for over a century. Frances Hodgson Burnett and E. Nesbit were leading voices of Edwardian children's fiction in England, while Eleanor H. Porter and Jack London captured American optimism and adventure. Oscar Wilde, renowned for his wit, also wrote tender fairy tales. Anna Sewell's only novel, Black Beauty, became an animal-welfare landmark, and Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island defined the pirate adventure genre. Lewis Carroll's playful logic shaped Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and L. Frank Baum's imagination created the land of Oz.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With nine timeless stories bound in matching paperbacks, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday season present, or back-to-school addition to any young reader's shelf. It's perfect for summer reading lists, classroom libraries, or building a lifelong love of books at home, introducing kids to characters and stories that never go out of style.

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