Book Series · 4 Books

Kid Classics Books

In order from Frankenstein to Grimm's Fairy Tales.

Frankenstein
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Moby Dick
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Frankenstein
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Frankenstein
Sale price
$1899
Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley, Maïté Schmitt (Illustrator)

A scientist creates a monster he can't control, leading to a chase across Europe.

112 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secret of life, creating a towering monster he cannot control. As they pursue each other across Europe, they confront ambition, heartbreak, and the impact of technology. Can they find redemption, or will their creation lead to ruin? This illustrated retelling of Mary Shelley's classic invites young readers into a world of mystery and moral dilemmas.
In reading order

Kid Classics Series

4 books · Published 2021–2023

#2
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1899

Frankenstein

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A scientist creates a monster he can't control, leading to a chase across Europe.

#4

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A ghostly hound haunts the Baskervilles. Can Holmes solve the mystery?

Sale price
$1895

Moby Dick

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

A captain's obsession with a giant whale leads to a perilous sea adventure.

#5

Grimm's Fairy Tales

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2023

Classic tales retold for kids, where magic meets mystery and lessons await.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Kid Classics series?

There are 4 books in the Kid Classics series. It began with Frankenstein in 2021, and the newest book, Grimm's Fairy Tales, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Kid Classics books in?

Start with Frankenstein and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Kid Classics books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Kid Classics to life.

01

Mary Shelley

Author
02

Arthur Conan Doyle

Author
03

Thomas Nelson

Author
04

Jacob Grimm

Author
05

Maïté Schmitt

Illustrator

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