An assorted collection of short stories and extracts from some of the best-known works in the English language. This box set contains eight books of storieson adventures, animals, bravery, detectives, humour, mysteries, horror and schoolcompiled and edited by Terry OBrien, from some of the worlds bestknown classics. A collection of easy-to-read extracts, Classic Tales for Children: Adventure Storiesis perfect for those who want to be thrilled. Comprising some of the most famous animal tales in literature, Classic Tales for Children: Animal Stories will gladden the hearts of all animal lovers. "Tales of bravery and courage excerpted from timeless classics, Classic Tales for Children: Bravery Stories will be much loved by those who appreciate stories of derring-do" A selection of stories by some of the greatest writers of detective fiction, Classic Tales for Children: Detective Storiesis for those who love to get to the bottom of thing. Classic Tales for Children: Funny Storiesbrings together stories by some of the best loved humorists of the English language. Recommended for everyone who enjoys a good laugh. Classic Tales for Children: Funny Storiesbrings together stories by some of the best loved humorists of the English language. Recommended for everyone who enjoys a good laugh. Excerpted from some of the best-known classics in the horror genre, Classic Tales for Children: Scary Storiesis guaranteed to keep you awake at night. A treasure trove of heart-warming stories and choice excerpts from novels, Classic Tales for Children: School Storieswill delight any reader who likes stories about friendship, loyalty and coming-of-age. Interesting Facts : "The box set includes some of the finest works in the English language, compiled by Terry OBrien, over a wide range of topics, from mystery stories to stories of school." It is the perfect set of books for any childs summer reading list "Short, lucid extracts that help children experience the flavour of classic literary works, without burdening them with archaic text and long volumes"