Abridged Children's Classics - free ebooks, specially adapted for today's readers

Abridged Children's Classics

New for 2025 - a series of classic novels which have been slightly abridged, and edited to make them more accessible to today's children.

Children's classic novels often use a style and vocabulary unfamiliar to modern readers. These adaptations aim to keep the character of the original books, whilst making them easier to read and understand.

The Wind in the Willows, abridged

The famous adventures of Mole, the Water Rat, Badger and Mr Toad: Kenneth Grahame's book has been loved since its first publication in 1908.

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epub file (for most e-readers)
Mobi file (for Kindle)

The Princess and the Goblin, abridged

George MacDonald's book of 1872 was one of the first great children's fantasy novels. 8 year old Princess Irene and Curdie the miner-boy defend themselves against the goblins - with the help of another, mysterious princess.

Download the free ebook:
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epub file (for most e-readers)
Mobi file (for Kindle)

Coming later in 2025: The Princess and Curdie - the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin.

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