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.

Heidi” is a classic novel by Johanna Spyri that tells the story of a young Swiss girl who goes to live with her grandfather in the Alps. The narrative explores themes of friendship, nature, and the innocence of childhood. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Gulliver’s Travels” is a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift that narrates the voyages of Lemuel Gulliver to various fantastical lands, including Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms. Through these adventures, Swift critiques human nature and society. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

Alice in Wonderland” is a timeless tale that appeals to both children and adults. It narrates the adventures of a young girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar creatures and whimsical experiences. This edition is part of the Longman Classics series, offering an abridged version suitable for young readers.

A Tale of Two Cities” is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It tells the story of the French Dr. Manette, who is released from eighteen years of wrongful imprisonment in the Bastille and his reunion with his daughter Lucie. The novel explores themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the tumultuous social upheaval of the era.

A Christmas Carol” is a novella by Charles Dickens that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Through these supernatural visits, Scrooge learns about the consequences of his greed and the importance of compassion, generosity, and the Christmas spirit.