Book Series · 18 Books

Dover Children's Thrift Classics Books

In order from Lightfoot the Deer to Adventures of Don Quixote.

The Dover Children's Thrift Classics series is a set of 18 chapter books by Thornton W. Burgess, published between 1906 and 1999. Written for ages 6–14, most books run about 95 pages.

Lightfoot the Deer
Old Mother West Wind
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
The Adventures of Sammy Jay
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lightfoot the Deer
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$380
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1906

Lightfoot the Deer

By Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady (Illustrator)

A deer evades relentless hunters in a forest filled with danger.

96 pages
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Summary: In the Green Forest, Lightfoot the Deer faces a perilous autumn as hunting season begins. With a relentless hunter on his trail, Lightfoot must rely on his wits and the unexpected aid of friends like Sammy Jay and Paddy the Beaver. As danger looms, can Lightfoot outsmart his pursuer and survive the season? This tale of courage and friendship offers young readers a thrilling adventure and insights into the natural world.
The complete set

Dover Children's Thrift Classics Series

18 books · Published 1906–1999

Series
Sale price
$380

Lightfoot the Deer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1906

A deer evades relentless hunters in a forest filled with danger.

Old Mother West Wind

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1910

Explore timeless tales of forest creatures learning life's lessons.

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$474

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1914

A rabbit's quest for identity leads to whimsical forest adventures.

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$475

The Adventures of Sammy Jay

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1915

A proud jay's antics lead to trouble and unexpected lessons in the wild.

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1915

A meadow mouse worries about his tail while dodging predators.

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$475

The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1916

A mysterious howl unsettles the Green Forest. What creature lurks nearby?

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1917

A lost duck seeks refuge and her missing mate in a perilous forest.

The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1918

A raccoon's misadventures lead to unexpected friendships and a new home.

Sale price
$665

Old Granny Fox

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1920

Reddy Fox's reckless plans clash with Granny's wisdom in a snowy struggle for survival.

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$570

Bowser the Hound

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1920

A hound's relentless chase leads him far from home. Can he outsmart a cunning coyote?

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$475

Blacky the Crow

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1922

A clever crow's mischief leads to unexpected alliances.

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1922

A wood mouse seeks warmth and safety, facing danger and learning trust.

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$428

Buster Bear's Twins

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1923

Two bear cubs stir up the Green Forest with their antics.

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1943

A frog's quest for adventure leads to unexpected lessons in the Great World.

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$380

Adventures of Don Quixote

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1999

A delusional knight and his squire embark on absurd quests, mistaking reality for fantasy.

The Adventures of Buster Bear

Picture Book · Ages 6–9

A big bear struggles to make friends in a new forest. Can he overcome his fears and find acceptance?

The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver

Picture Book · Ages 6–9

A beaver's arrival stirs mystery in the Green Forest. Who's behind the strange happenings?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series?

There are 18 books in the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series. It began with Lightfoot the Deer in 1906, and the newest book, Adventures of Don Quixote, was published in 1999.

What ages are the Dover Children's Thrift Classics books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Dover Children's Thrift Classics to life.

01

Thornton W. Burgess

Author
02

Argentina Palacios

Author
03

Harrison Cady

Illustrator
04

George Kerr

Illustrator
05

Maddie Frost

Illustrator

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