Adam of the Road
A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.
Book Series · 6 Books
In order from Adam of the Road to Homesick.
The Puffin Modern Classics series is a set of 6 chapter books by Elizabeth Janet Gray, published between 1942 and 1982. Written for ages 8–15, most books run about 190 pages.
A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.
6 books · Published 1942–1982
A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.
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A boy and a bear's friendship faces danger in the Alaskan wilds.
Experience the harrowing journey from slavery to freedom.
Sixteen heirs must solve a cryptic puzzle to claim a fortune. But what is the real game?
A girl navigates childhood in politically turbulent China, far from home.
There are 6 books in the Puffin Modern Classics series. It began with Adam of the Road in 1942, and the newest book, Homesick, was published in 1982.
The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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