Following a map drawn in blood, adventurer Allan Quartermain embarks on a perilous and thrilling journey into the heart of Africa with Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good to find Sir Henry’s missing younger brother – and the fabled lost diamond mines of King Solomon.
This gripping adventure into dangerous and unknown lands will stay with you for a lifetime. Age 8+ Complete and unabridged.

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLS When Charles Baskerville is found dead in the grounds of his moorland mansion,, suspicions are aroused that the family curse of a gigantic, diabolical hound that preys on the Baskervills may be true.
Can Sherlock Holmes solve the mystery and uncover the truth behind the mysterious death?
Conan Doyle’s thrilling detective story is an undisputed classic.

ROBINSON CRUSOE As a boy, young Robinson was forever eager to go to sea, and when he disobeys his parents and first sets sail so begins his extraordinary life of adventures. Shipwreck, pirates, slavery and adversity all await him in this classic story of one man’s struggle to endure and survive.

One of the first novels written in English, Defoe’s unforgettable tale is justifiably among the most widely published books ever written.

Sarah Crewe is the apple of her father’s eye and wants for nothing at her boarding school. But when fate conspires to change her life completely, can the ‘little princess’ learn to oversome adversity in even the bleakest of places? Franci Hofgdon Burnett, author of the Secret Garden, weaves an enchanting story of friendhip, honesty and integrity.

When a tremendous tornado transports Dorothy to the peculiar land of Oz, she fears she will never see Kansas again. Joined by some unlikely new friends, Dorothy follows the yellow brick road in search of a mysterious wizard in the hope he may be able to send her home. But the Wizard of Oz wants something impossible from her in return… Full of vivid imagery, Baum’s classic tale is a must-read for any day-dreamer.

My Reading Library consists of 50 books which are in different levels.
The first 14 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level Three. These stories, including many classic tales, are designed to boost developing readers’ confidence.

The next 16 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level Four. These slightly longer stories help to increase readers’ stamina in a range of story styles.

20 further books are taken from Usborne Young Reading Series One. Each of these books contains several lively short stories or one long story in easy-to-read chapters.

Titles in This Set :

Level Three:

1. The King’s Pudding
2. The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs
3. Chicken Licken
4. The Musicians of Bremen
5. The Mouse’s Wedding
6. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
7. The Magic Pear Tree
8. The Dinosaur who Lost his Roar
9. The Enormous Turnip
10. The Three Little Pigs
11. The Magic Porridge Pot
12. The Gingerbread Man The Little Red Hen
13. The Little Red Hen
14. The Leopard and the Sky God

Level Four:

1. The Tin Soldier
2. The Golden Carpet
3. The Runaway Pancake
4. The Ugly Duckling
5. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
6. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
7. Little Red Riding Hood
8. The Reluctant Dragon
9. The Inch Prince
10. The Emperor and the Nightingale
11. Androcles and the Lion
12. The Hare and the Tortoise
13. Baba Yaga the Flying Witch
14. The Owl and the Pussy Cat
15. Princess Polly and the Pony
16. Dick Whittington

Series One:

1. Cinderella
2. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
3. Saint George and the Dragon
4. The Wooden Horse
5. The Monkey King
6. Aladdin and his Magical Lamp
7. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
8. The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor
9. Jack and the Beanstalk
10. The Princess and the Pea
11. The Little Mermaid
12. The Nutcracker
13. Puss in Boots
14. The Frog Prince
15. Hansel and Gretel
16. The Elves and the Shoemaker
17. Rumpelstiltskin
18. Rapunzel
19. Sleeping Beauty
20. The Runaway Princess

Includes the paperback edition of the following titles: Ape’s Great Escape, Bee Makes Tea, Bug in a Rug, Chimp with a Limp, Cow Takes a Bow, Croc Gets a Shock, Crow in the Snow, Flamingo Plays Bingo, Giraffe in the Bath, Goat in a Boat, Hyena Ballerina, Kangaroo at the Zoo, Lizard in a Blizzard, Llamas in Pajamas, Mole in a Hole, Raccoon on the Moon, Seal at the Wheel, Snail Brings the Mail, Spider in a Glider, and Underpants for Ants. Series: Phonics Readers For beginner readers: phonics-based text is cleverly blended with a funny story. Includes phonics guide for parents.

A broad range of story styles, all with lively readable text and fully illustrated pages, encouraging children to find the themes they enjoy most, and also give children the option to try something different from time to time. The first 25 Books in this collection are taken from the Usborne Young Reading Series Two in which many of the stories are adaptations of timeless world classics for children and adults alike… The next 15 Books are taken from the Usborne Young Reading Series Three which include longer adaptations to develop the readers’ stamina, and also history books and biographies too giving the child a wider curriculum through each book. This collection box set has 40 books and measures: 25 x 20.5 x 13.5cm Suitable for those between the ages of 5-10 years. Includes: Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 level reading

Inspire your child’s love of reading and ignite their imagination with this collection of 12 short stories for young readers to enjoy independently or as part of story time. Each story is accompanied by charming black-and-white illustrations.

Inspire your child’s love of reading and ignite their imagination with this collection of 12 short stories for young readers to enjoy independently

All-new titles for this ever-popular collectable series of short stories for the younger reader. Each book contains 12 stories with clear text and illustrations throughout. Age 5-8

Inspire your child’s love of reading and ignite their imagination with this collection of 12 short stories for young readers to enjoy independently or as part of story time. Each story is accompanied by charming black-and-white illustrations

All-new titles for this ever-popular collectable series of short stories for the younger reader. Each book contains 12 stories with clear text and illustrations throughout. Age 5-8

All-new titles for this ever-popular collectable series of short stories for the younger reader. Each book contains 12 stories with clear text and illustrations throughout. Age 5-8