Kidnapped Usborne Classics Retold

Rivetingly retold for today's readers, Robert Louis Stevenson's stirring tale of intrigue and adventure in the Scottish Highlands is as fresh and exciting as the day it was first written. After the death of his parents, young David Balfour is sent to stay with his mysterious Uncle Ebenezer. When David discovers a family secret that could change his life forever, he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. His only chance to escape is to follow a Highland warrior, Alan Breck, on a desperate and dangerous adventure.

Selected reading materials - A retelling of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

This is a simple, accessible retelling of the great literary classic, Kidnapped, which remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story. Suitable for enthusiastic young readers, the Usborne Classics series aims to encourage children to pursue and interest in literature.

Selected reading materials - A retelling of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Don Quixote has read so many books about knights and wizards, damsels and elves, he's gone completely nuts and wants to be a knight himself. Recruiting the village idiot, Sancho Panza, as his squire, he sets off on an adventure that has amazed readers for centuries. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to this much-loved classic story.