Usborne Young Reading

White Fang (Jack London)

Jack London's classic tale of the half-wolf, half-dog, takes you on White Fang's epic journey from cub to sled dog to fighting dog. Living in harsh surroundings with brutal owners, every day is a battle for survival.

Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens)

Orphaned Oliver lives in a cold, grim workhouse, until the day he dares to ask for more. Escaping to London, Oliver finds new friends and thinks he has a home at last. But his troubles are only just beginning......

Othell (William Shakespeare)

Othello and Desdemona are deeply in love, but not everyone wants them to live happily ever after. lago, a scheming soldier, has sworn to destroy Othello. Jealousy, madness and death will follow......

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Something evil is loose in London. The menacing figure of Edward Hyde stalks the streets, barging into women, trampling children, and even murdering and old man. But who is Hyde? And what is his relationship with the respectable Doctor Henry Jekyll?

The Three Musketeers (Rebecca Levene)

D'Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King's musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous of them all - Porthos, Athos and Aramis. And that was only the start of his adventures in this adaptation of the classic swashbuckling tale.

Pride and Prejudice (Susanna Davidson)

Follow the ups and downs of the Bennet family in this witty classic, full of unforgettable characters. Has the lively heroine Miss Elizabeth Bennet finally met her match in aloof Mr.Darcy?

The Count of Monte Cristo (Rob Lloyd Jones)

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure-from daring prison escapes to hidden treasure and duels at dawn.

Anne Frank (Susanna Davidson)

At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shout or laugh too loudly. Instead, she poured her thoughts and feelings into her diary, which is now famous all over the world. This story of her life begins when she was still a carefree girl like any other.

Little Women (Mary Sebag-Montefiore)

Follow the adventures of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, in this lively retelling of a much-loved classic tale. The sisters fall into one scrape after another, as tempers flare, illness strikes and their lives are filled with new experiences and loves.

Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)

Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. Will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster?

The Odyssey (Louie Stowell)

Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store for the cunning hero, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings, in this action-packed retelling of the epic tale by Homer.

Stories of Vampires (Louie Stowell)

" I saw a glimpse of pointed teeth. They were about to sink into my neck..." In these three stories, young heroes and heroines meet pale and mysterious strangers. But whom should they trust? And will they survive the night?

Pompeii (Karen Ball）

August 24th, AD79 began as a day like any other-or so it seemed to the citizens of Pompeii. But the mighty volcano Vesuvius was stirring, and soon they were fleeing for their lives, as ash and lava swamped their city. Pompeii lay buried for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered by archaeologists. This is the story of a moment in history caught forever.

William Shakespeare (Rosie Dickins)

William dreams of acting and writing plays, This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford, where he grows up, to the great playhouses of London. His talent takes the city by storm. But how will he cope with jealous rivals, strict censorship, plague and plotting earls?

Jane Eyre (Mary Sebag-Montefiore)

The story of Jane Eyre and the forbidding Mr. Rochester, with his dark secret, has thrilled readers since it first appeared over 150 years ago. Charlotte Bronte's classic tale mixes mystery with romance in a thoroughly enjoyable read.

The Story of Cars (Katie Daynes)

Zoom through the decades, following the fascinating story of cars, and meet great inventors, designers and dreamers along the way.

Treasure Island (Angela Wilkes)

Climb aboard the Hispaniola! Cabin boy Jim Hawkins is setting off in search of treasure. But there's mutiny ahead. Jim must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver if he's to stay alive.

The Enchanted Castle (E.Nesbit)

Gerald, Cathy and Jimmy are out exploring when they discover an enchanted castle. Even better, they meet a princess who says she has a ring of invisibility. But how much is she making up-and how much is pure magic?

The Magical Book (E.Nesbit)

Leo's day begins just like any other, until he is made King and discovers an incredible book in the royal library. The next thing he knows, a dragon is on the loose-and it's up to him to stop it. This quirky, magical story is based on E.Nesbit's enchanting fairy tale The Book of Beasts.

The Fairground Ghost (Felicity Everett)

You expect to find ghosts on a ghost train. But the ghost Jake Hubbard meets is not like other ghosts......

Jason and The Golden Fleece (Claudia Zeff)

Jason's uncle has sent him on a quest for the Golden Fleece of a flying ram. Jason knew it would be tricky. But even he didn't imagine he'd face clashing rocks, man-eating birds and a murderous king.

The Midnight Ghosts (Emma Fischel)

Why is the Midnight family home haunted? And what are the ghosts trying to tell Adam and Sally? Perhaps it has something to do with the Midnight family curse. Dare you read this spine-chilling, nerve-tingling adventure to find out?

The Story of the Olympics (Minna Lacey)

From a festival in ancient Greece to a worldwide event today, the Olympics have inspired athletes and supporters alike. Find out how the biggest sports event in the world was born and discover the amazing heroes who made Olympic history.

The Prince and the Pauper (Susanna Davidson)

In Tudor England, a young ragged boy wanders the streets to beg for money. He passes the golden gates of Westminster Palace and there, by chance, he meets the prince. It is moment that will change both their lives, forever......

Ulysses (Vivian Webb & Heather Amery)

Ulysses sets out to rescue a Greek princess and finds himself in a ten-year war. But that's only the start of his problems. On his way home, he runs into a one-eyed giant, a witch and a many-headed whirlpool monster......

The Phantom of the Opera (Gaston Leroux)

Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage?

Twelfth Night (Rosie Dickins)

It's Twelfth Night, and time for a comic tale of mismatched lovers and mischief...... Duke Orsino loves Olivia, Olivia loves the Duke's servant, and the servant loves the Duke. How will they all live happily ever after?

The Firebird (Mairi Mackinnon)

This enchanting retelling of the famous Russian folktale brings together a golden apple tree, a mythical bird, a brave prince, a wise old wolf, a winged horse, an evil sorcerer and, of course, a beautiful princess.

Mystery Mansion (Phil Roxbee Cox)

Mystery Mansion is a place of dark secrets and terrifying nightmares. Harry the boot boy tries to ignore them all and get on with his job-until he finds himself caught up in an adventure more scary than any nightmare.

The Canterville Ghost (Susanna Davidson)

The Canterville Ghost is not amused when the Otis family move into his castle, but he's pretty sure he can get rid of them. His rolling eyeball routine and headless hauntings have never failed before. But the Otis family are made of sterner stuff and are just as determined to get rid of the Canterville Ghost himself.

East of the Sun, West of the Moon (Susanna Davidson)

In this magical fairytale, a young girl sets out with a great white bear on a journey to the ends of the earth. She visits enchanted castles, rides the wind and battles with a troll queen-all for the sake of true love.

The Shocking Story of Electricity (Anna Claybourne)

Not so long ago there were no electrical inventions at all. No computers, no television...not even any light bulbs. Here you can read the fascinating story of electricity from the very beginning, when people first realized what electricity was-and just what it could do.

Gulliver's Travels (Gill Harvey)

Gulliver sets sail for adventure and finds a country beyond his wildest dreams. He's certainly never met anyone like the people of Lilliput. But then the people of Lilliput have never met anyone quite like Gulliver...

The Story of Flying (Lesley Sims)

For thousands of years people wanted to fly. " Imagine soaring higher than birds, higher than clouds, as high as the moon..." they said. In this book, you can read the amazing story of how they finally managed it.

The Incredible Present (Harriet Castor)

What would you do with six wishes? That's what Lily has to decide when she is given a truly incredible present on her birthday. She has plenty of ideas-but nothing turns out quite as she expects. As one calamity follows another, will anything ever go right for Lily?