Treasure Island” is a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that tells the tale of young Jim Hawkins and his quest for buried pirate treasure. The story is renowned for its vivid characters, including the iconic Long John Silver, and its thrilling depiction of a perilous sea voyage and the search for hidden riches. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

The Wizard of Oz” is a classic children’s novel that tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl who is transported to the magical land of Oz. Along with her companions—the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion—she embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard, seeking a way back home. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

The Secret Garden” is a classic novel that tells the story of Mary Lennox, a ten-year-old girl who, after being orphaned, is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in England. Exploring her new home, she discovers a neglected garden, which she brings back to life, leading to personal transformation and healing for herself and those around her. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes” is a collection of thirteen detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories mark the famous detective’s return after his presumed death at the Reichenbach Falls, chronicling his continued adventures with Dr. Watson. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, featuring an abridged version suitable for young readers.

The Prince and the Pauper” is a novel by Mark Twain that tells the story of two boys—Prince Edward, the heir to the English throne, and Tom Canty, a poor boy from London—who, by a chance encounter, exchange places. This leads to a series of adventures and misadventures as each boy experiences life in the other’s shoes. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Tales from the Arabian Nights” is a collection of stories that originated from various countries, including regions that are today India, Pakistan, Iran, and Arabic-speaking lands. These stories were collected and written down in Arabic from about 1300, with additions until around 1600. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Robinson Crusoe” is a classic novel by Daniel Defoe that tells the story of a man shipwrecked on a deserted island. As the sole survivor, Crusoe uses his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive and build a life for himself over 24 years, encountering various challenges and adventures along the way. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Oliver Twist” is one of Charles Dickens’ most enduringly popular stories, focusing on the hardships faced by the dispossessed and those outside of ‘polite’ society. The narrative follows Oliver, a poor orphan, who escapes the miserable workhouse where he was born, only to fall into the clutches of a band of pickpockets led by the odious Fagin. Despite the cruelty he faces, Oliver’s purity and goodness lead him to salvation. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Lorna Doone” is a historical romance novel set in 17th-century Exmoor, England. It narrates the love story between John Ridd, a yeoman farmer, and Lorna Doone, a member of a notorious outlaw family. The novel combines adventure, romance, and historical events, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the English countryside and the turbulent times of the Monmouth Rebellion. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, providing an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Kidnapped” is a historical adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, set in 18th-century Scotland. It follows the journey of David Balfour, a young man seeking his rightful inheritance, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. The story details his adventures and alliance with the Jacobite Alan Breck Stewart as they navigate political intrigue and danger. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.