Books in the Alma Junior Classics series

In 1807, Charles Lamb and his sister Mary wrote a collection of stories retelling twenty of Shakespeare's plays for children. Ranging from Romeo and Juliet to the delightful fancy of A Midsummer Night's Dream and the humour of As You Like it, this collection of vivid adaptations offers budding readers an accessible route to Shakespeare's works.

Orphaned at an early age, Heidi has been brought up by her mother's sister Dete in Switzerland. Having been offered a job in Frankfurt, however, her aunt is forced to entrust her young charge into the care of her grandfather, the reclusive Alp-Uncle who lives in the mountains without any interaction with the villagers beneath.

A heartwarming tale that has become one of the most loved children's stories of all time, Eleanor H. Porter's 1913 bestseller - here presented with illustrations by Kate Hindley - is a beautiful story with a powerful moral message.

New edition of one of the greatest children's classics of English literature. It features stunning illustrations by Susan Hellard and it Includes extra material for young readers.

New edition of one of the greatest children's classics of English literature. It includes extra material for young readers.

New edition of one of the greatest children's classics of English literature. It includes extra material for young readers.

Illustrated by Ella Okstad, this new edition includes extra material for young readers.

One of the most popular children's books ever written, E. Nesbit's tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly poignant today.

Sparkling with his trademark wit, this classic tale is one of Oscar Wilde's finest stories and is presented here with three other comic mystery stories, 'Lord Arthur Savile's Crime', 'The Sphinx without a Secret' and 'The Model Millionaire', all of which were first published together in 1891.

Susan Coolidge's What Katy Did is a lesson in the value of good humour and perseverance against the odds for young readers. Beautifully illustrated by Sue Hellard, this is a poignant and timeless story that every child should read.

With stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Paul Howard, this edition of Black Beauty contains extra material for young readers.

Beautifully Illustrated by Gary Blythe, this edition includes extra material for young readers.

Beautifully illustrated by Ella Okstad, this edition contains extra material for young readers.

Beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.

A new translation into English of two rip-roaring tales by the French master of detective fiction and a rival only to Conan Doyle. This novel features the greatly popular gentleman thief Arsene Lupin and the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. This edition is illustrated by Thomas Muller.

In addition to the famous 1911 novel Peter and Wendy, this volume contains the celebrated stage version on which Peter and Wendy is based, as well as Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. This edition is illustrated by Joel Stewart.

New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader.

New edition of one of the most popular stories in the Sherlock Holmes cycle, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator David Mackintosh. Includes a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader.

Published to coincide with Alice in Wonderland's 150th anniversary, this volume includes John Tenniel's iconic engravings, the sequel Through the Looking Glass and a facsimile of Alice's Adventures Under Ground, the early manuscript version of the novel illustrated by Lewis Carroll himself.

Here presented with brand-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables and Kipling's own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans and nature, and will continue to inspire readers young and old.