![]() Robin Hood is a special kind of thief: he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Still, this is a good book if you’re interested in dramas and passions. It’s a hard book to read because of all the cruelty in it. This book can be hard to get through, and it’s not because of the vocabulary. Jealousy and revenge are the main themes of “Wuthering Heights,” which is the name of the farmhouse where the story takes place. That name comes from Wodehouse’s series of books featuring the perfect butler Jeeves, and the many humorous adventures he and his employer had. These days not many of us have butlers (servants hired to care for you and your house) but whenever people talk about a butler, his name sometimes comes up as Jeeves. ![]() It’s a long book, but one that’s easy to fall in love with. She makes many friends along the way, but also deals with the kinds of fears that a child would have, like being alone and away from the people who love you. It does a great job of showing the world through a little girl’s eyes as she explores the mountains in Switzerland. “Heidi” is a book often described as being “for children and for people who love children.” It’s a great read even if you’re not a fan of horses. It describes his life and the many cruel people and difficult times he had to live through before finding peace. “Black Beauty” is one the best-selling books of all time, and for a good reason-this story about a horse teaches kindness towards animals and people. It’s also a story about growing up, full of action and adventure. “Treasure Island” is the story of a boy who sails on a ship searching for treasure, but instead finds himself surrounded by terrible pirates. Treasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonĮverything you know about pirates probably came from this one book: wooden legs, parrots on the shoulder and treasure maps. The secret garden helps her make a friend, and thanks to the love of their friendship she learns to be a better person. One day while exploring outside the home, she discovers a secret: a locked garden. Mary Lennox is a spoiled and rude little girl sent by her parents to live at her uncle’s huge home. “The Secret Garden” is a touching story about the power of friendship. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett In this mystery novel, the guests in a man’s home become detectives as they try to find a killer-who is one of them! 3. Milne is best remembered for creating the fluffy, yellow teddy bear.īut before he became a famous children’s book author Milne wrote a few adult fiction books. Milneĭoes the name Winnie the Pooh sound familiar? Author A.A. He then travels the world to help animals with his unique ability to speak their language. He loves them so much that when his many pets scare away his human patients, he learns how to talk to animals and becomes a veterinarian instead. The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Loftingĭoctor Dolittle loves animals. (Download) 20 Classic Books Now Available as Free English E-books 1. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy.
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