Offering ‘a little taste of bookwandering magic’, these 50 extracts span 150 years and are organized thematically – to celebrate imagination, take readers to a new world, send shivers down the spine or visit favourite characters. In addition to much-loved examples ranging from Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch to classics for young adults, including Animal Farm and The War of the Worlds, they include lesser-known treasures recently discovered in the British Library’s collection.
Great stories ignite a child's imagination and can fill a childhood with unforgettable characters, wondrous places and superb illustrations. They also allow young readers to explore, and to understand, their different feelings and experiences.
In her second compilation for the British Library, children's author and commentator Anna James delves deep into the collections to present stories for comfort, inspiration and adventure as well as touching tales to make you laugh or sometimes cry. We will meet mischievous characters from across the globe, sample classic stories from the likes of E. Nesbit, J. M. Barrie and Louisa May Alcott, as well as more recent favourites from some of our best-loved and prize-winning authors. Superbly illustrated throughout with both beloved illustrations and new archive finds, this spectacular volume belongs on every family bookshelf.
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