Usborne Reading Collection for Confident Readers 40 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Story of Cars
Treasure Island
The Story of the Olympics
Mystery Mansion
The Fairground Ghost
The Story of Flying
Jason and The Golden Fleece
The Shocking Story of Electricity
Hercules the World's Strongest Man
The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses
The Incredible Present
The Magical Book
The Midnight Ghosts
The Prince and the Pauper
A Little Princess
Gulliver's Travels
Robinson Crusoe
The Phantom of the Opera
Robin Hood
The Firebird
The Canterville Ghost
The Enchanted Castle
Aesop's Fables
East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Twelfth Night
The Count of Monte Cristo
Othello
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Eyre
White Fang
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Stories of Vampires
Little Women
Pompeii
The Three Musketeers
Oliver Twist
Anne Frank
Frankenstein
The Odyssey
William Shakespeare

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781474927802
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)

Overview
The Usborne Reading Collection for Confident Readers brings together 40 paperback books in one value-packed library for young readers ready to stretch their skills. Drawn from Usborne's Young Reading Series Two and Series Three, the set pairs beloved classics like Treasure Island, Jane Eyre, and The Three Musketeers with original mysteries, myths, and nonfiction titles such as The Story of Flying and The Shocking Story of Electricity. Every story uses clear, age-appropriate language, full-color illustrations, and confidence-building pacing designed to grow reading stamina. Perfect for home libraries, classrooms, and thoughtful gifting, this collection turns page-turners into eager, independent readers, one story at a time.

About the Books
This 40-book set is built in two waves of growing difficulty. The first 25 titles come from Usborne's Young Reading Series Two, a step up for children who have mastered early reading and are ready for longer, richer stories. This wave mixes retold myths like Jason and The Golden Fleece and Hercules the World's Strongest Man with original mysteries such as Mystery Mansion and The Fairground Ghost, plus nonfiction favorites including The Story of Cars and The Story of the Olympics. Adventure classics like Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, and Gulliver's Travels sit alongside gentler fare like A Little Princess and The Enchanted Castle, giving readers a genuinely broad taste of genres and eras. The final 15 titles are drawn from Usborne's Young Reading Series Three, aimed at readers building real stamina. These are longer, more sophisticated retellings of enduring literature and history, including Shakespeare's Othello and Twelfth Night, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, and adventure staples like The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Historical and biographical titles such as Anne Frank and Pompeii sit alongside gothic favorites like Frankenstein and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, rounding out a collection that stretches vocabulary, attention span, and cultural literacy. Together, the two waves form a natural reading ladder: children can start wherever their confidence allows and keep climbing toward more demanding text without ever losing the thread of an engaging story.

Key Benefits

• 40 full paperback books in one collection, ideal for building a home or classroom library in a single purchase
• Two reading levels in one set (Series Two and Series Three) so children progress naturally as their confidence grows
• Blends classic literature, mythology, history, and nonfiction to broaden vocabulary and general knowledge
• Clear, accessible retellings paired with full-color illustrations support independent reading and comprehension
• Compact paperback format is easy for small hands to hold and perfect for backpacks, car rides, and travel
• A memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school that keeps giving with 40 stories to discover

Book-by-Book Guide
The Story of Cars — Traces the invention and evolution of the automobile in clear, engaging nonfiction style.
Treasure Island — Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure retold with vivid pacing and swashbuckling excitement.
The Story of the Olympics — A lively nonfiction retelling of the ancient and modern Olympic Games.
Mystery Mansion — An Usborne original mystery story that keeps young sleuths guessing until the final page.
The Fairground Ghost — A gently spooky mystery set amid the lights and rides of a traveling fairground.
The Story of Flying — Chronicles humankind's quest to conquer the skies, from early gliders to modern flight.
Jason and The Golden Fleece — A retelling of the Greek myth of Jason's perilous voyage aboard the Argo.
The Shocking Story of Electricity — An accessible nonfiction introduction to the discovery and science of electricity.
Hercules the World's Strongest Man — Retells the mighty labors and legendary strength of the Greek hero Hercules.
The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses — A retelling of Homer's hero Ulysses on his long journey home.
The Incredible Present — An Usborne original story following a mysterious and magical gift.
The Magical Book — An Usborne original tale of a book with extraordinary powers.
The Midnight Ghosts — A gently eerie ghost story crafted for confident young readers.
The Prince and the Pauper — Mark Twain's tale of two look-alike boys who swap identities and lives.
A Little Princess — Frances Hodgson Burnett's story of a girl whose fortunes change overnight at boarding school.
Gulliver's Travels — Jonathan Swift's satirical voyage to the tiny land of Lilliput and beyond.
Robinson Crusoe — Daniel Defoe's survival tale of a shipwrecked sailor stranded on a remote island.
The Phantom of the Opera — Gaston Leroux's gothic mystery set beneath the Paris Opera House.
Robin Hood — The legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest who robs from the rich to help the poor.
The Firebird — A retelling of the Russian folk tale of a magical, glowing bird.
The Canterville Ghost — Oscar Wilde's witty ghost story about a haunted English manor.
The Enchanted Castle — E. Nesbit's fantasy of children who discover magic within a castle's grounds.
Aesop's Fables — A collection of the ancient storyteller's timeless fables and their morals.
East of the Sun, West of the Moon — A Norwegian fairy tale of an enchanted prince and a long quest.
Twelfth Night — Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity retold in accessible language.
The Count of Monte Cristo — Alexandre Dumas's tale of betrayal, imprisonment, and an epic revenge.
Othello — Shakespeare's tragedy of jealousy and betrayal retold for young readers.
Pride and Prejudice — Jane Austen's beloved story of the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Jane Eyre — Charlotte Bronte's story of an orphaned governess who finds her own strength.
White Fang — Jack London's tale of a wild wolf-dog's journey toward loyalty and trust.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde — Robert Louis Stevenson's chilling story of a man's dark double life.
Stories of Vampires — A collection of classic vampire tales retold for confident readers.
Little Women — Louisa May Alcott's story of the four March sisters growing up together.
Pompeii — A dramatic retelling of the ancient city's destruction by Mount Vesuvius.
The Three Musketeers — Alexandre Dumas's swashbuckling tale of friendship, honor, and daring swordplay.
Oliver Twist — Charles Dickens's story of an orphan boy navigating the streets of Victorian London.
Anne Frank — A retelling of the young diarist's life and story during World War II.
Frankenstein — Mary Shelley's gothic tale of a scientist and the creature he brings to life.
The Odyssey — Homer's epic of Odysseus's long voyage home after the Trojan War.
William Shakespeare — A biographical retelling of the life and legacy of the great playwright.

About the Authors
This collection gathers retellings prepared by Usborne's team of writers and editors, who specialize in adapting classic literature, mythology, and history into clear, age-appropriate text for young readers. Rather than a single named author, each title is a carefully crafted adaptation that preserves the spirit of the original story—whether that's Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, or ancient myth—while simplifying vocabulary and sentence structure. Usborne Publishing, a family-run British publisher, is known worldwide for combining trusted storytelling with engaging illustration to spark curiosity and build reading confidence in children.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Forty books, one purchase, endless story time. This set turns any child into a confident, curious reader with a mix of classics, myths, mysteries, and nonfiction. A brilliant birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library builder that keeps young readers entertained and learning for months.

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