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Classic Starts Books

In order from Robinson Crusoe to Don Quixote.

The Classic Starts series is a set of 42 chapter books by Jules Verne, published between 1719 and 2024. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 160 pages.

Robinson Crusoe
The Last of the Mohicans
Oliver Twist
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Pinocchio
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Robinson Crusoe
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1719

Robinson Crusoe

By Daniel Defoe, Jamel Akib (Illustrator)

Survive alone on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Can he endure?

160 pages· 19,250 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Robinson Crusoe, the lone survivor of a 1659 shipwreck, finds himself marooned on a deserted island. As he battles isolation and the elements, he must learn to adapt and survive for over twenty-eight years. With each passing day, Crusoe faces new challenges that test his ingenuity and resilience. Will he ever escape, or is he destined to remain alone forever? This gripping tale explores survival, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of the 17th century, including the era's views on slavery and the New World. Dive into Crusoe's world and uncover the secrets of his extraordinary adventure.
The complete set

Classic Starts Series

42 books · Published 1719–2024

YearTitleAuthorAdapterIllustratorPages
1719Robinson CrusoeDaniel DefoeJamel Akib160
1826The Last of the MohicansJames Fenimore CooperDeanna McFaddenTroy Howell160
1837Oliver TwistCharles DickensKathleen OlmsteadKarl James Mountford160
1864Journey to the Center of the EarthJules VerneEric Freeberg160
1883PinocchioCarlo CollodiKarl James Mountford160
1895The Time MachineH.G. WellsKarl James Mountford160
1979The Adventures of Tom SawyerMark TwainLucy Corvino160
1994A Little PrincessFrances Hodgson BurnettLucy Corvino160
1994The Jungle Book (Abridged Edition)Rudyard KiplingLisa ChurchKarl James Mountford160
2005Anne of Green GablesLucy Maud MontgomeryKarl James Mountford160
2005Little WomenLouisa May AlcottLucy Corvino160
2005The Adventures of Robin HoodHoward PyleKarl James Mountford160
2005The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSir Arthur Conan DoyleKarl James Mountford160
2006Gulliver's TravelsJonathan SwiftMartin WoodsideJamel Akib160
2006Frankenstein (Abridged Edition)Mary ShelleyDeanna McFaddenJamel Akib160
2006The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark TwainDan Andreasen160
2006The Story of King Arthur and His KnightsHoward PyleKarl James Mountford160
2006The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeRobert Louis StevensonKathleen OlmsteadJamel Akib160
2006Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaJules VerneLisa ChurchKarl James Mountford, Dan Andreasen160
2006White FangJack LondonDan Andreasen160
2007Around the World in 80 DaysJules VerneJamel Akib160
2008Arabian NightsLucy Corvino160
2008The Hunchback of Notre-DameVictor HugoLucy Corvino160
2008The Voyages of Doctor DolittleHugh LoftingLucy Corvino160
2009Peter PanJ. M. BarrieTania ZamorskyKarl James Mountford160
2010Moby-DickHerman MelvilleEric Freeberg160
2011Greek MythsEric Freeberg152
2011Grimm's Fairy TalesJakob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Grimm BrothersEric Freeberg160
2011The OdysseyHomerEric Freeberg160
2014Roman MythsDiane NammEric Freeberg160
2014The IliadHomerEric Freeberg160
The Call of the WildJack LondonOliver HoKarl James Mountford160
2022The Swiss Family RobinsonJohann David WyssChris TaitKarl James Mountford160
2023Black BeautyAnna SewellKarl James Mountford160
2023HeidiJohanna SpyriKarl James Mountford160
2023The Secret GardenFrances Hodgson BurnettKarl James Mountford160
2023Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking GlassLewis CarrollKarl James Mountford160
2024Monkey KingKarl James Mountford160
2024Winnie-The-Pooh and the House at Pooh CornerA. A. MilneKarl James Mountford160
2024Great ExpectationsCharles DickensKarl James Mountford160
2024Don QuixoteMiguel de CervantesChristy WebsterKarl James Mountford160
2024The War of the WorldsKarl James Mountford160
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Common Questions

How many books are in the Classic Starts series?

There are 42 books in the Classic Starts series. It began with Robinson Crusoe in 1719, and the newest book, The War of the Worlds, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Classic Starts books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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