Book Series · 6 Books

Puffin Modern Classics 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.

Adam of the Road
Rascal
Gentle Ben
To Be a Slave
The Westing Game
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Adam of the Road
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1942

Adam of the Road

By Elizabeth Janet Gray, Robert Lawson (Illustrator)

A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.

317 pages· 57,400 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: In thirteenth-century England, young Adam's world shatters when his beloved dog, Nick, is stolen and his father vanishes. Alone on familiar roads, Adam embarks on a desperate quest, encountering strangers who may hold the key to reuniting him with his family. Will he unravel the mystery and find his way back to the life he once knew? Adventure and uncertainty await as Adam navigates a world filled with unexpected allies and hidden dangers.
The complete set

Puffin Modern Classics Series

6 books · Published 1942–1982

Series
Sale price
$858

Adam of the Road

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1942

A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.

Rascal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1963

A boy's bond with a raccoon faces an unexpected spring twist.

Gentle Ben

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965

A boy and a bear's friendship faces danger in the Alaskan wilds.

To Be a Slave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

Experience the harrowing journey from slavery to freedom.

The Westing Game

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1978

Sixteen heirs must solve a cryptic puzzle to claim a fortune. But what is the real game?

Homesick

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982

A girl navigates childhood in politically turbulent China, far from home.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Puffin Modern Classics series?

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.

What ages are the Puffin Modern Classics books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Puffin Modern Classics to life.

01

Elizabeth Janet Gray

Author
02

Sterling North

Author
03

Walt Morey

Author
04

Julius Lester

Author
05

Ellen Raskin

Author
06

Jean Fritz

Author
07

Robert Lawson

Illustrator
08

John Schoenherr

Illustrator
09

Tom Feelings

Illustrator

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