Books About Adapted Classics

The Best Adapted Classics Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about adapted classics? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Adapted Classics

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Jungle Book

By Rudyard Kipling, Jane B. Mason (Adapter), Sarah Hines Stephens (Adapter) · Scholastic Junior Classics series

A boy raised by wolves must face a fierce tiger or leave the jungle forever.

124 pages· 17,489 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 3,825 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, spends his days climbing trees, eating honey and swimming in the jungle's pools. But the fierce tiger Shere Khan wants him gone, and Mowgli knows that one day he must fight him or leave the jungle for good. A retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic for young readers.

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1837

Oliver Twist

By Charles Dickens, Kathleen Olmstead (Adapter), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator) · Classic Starts series

An orphan's quest for survival leads him into London's criminal underworld.

160 pages· 17,751 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 2,446 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: In Victorian England, a brave orphan dares to ask for more, setting off a journey from grim workhouses to London's shadowy streets. Entangled with thieves, he seeks a true home. Will he find redemption or be lost to the darkness? Discover Oliver's struggle for belonging in a world stacked against him.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2019

Jane Eyre (Baker Street Readers)

By Charlotte Brontë, Vanessa Lubach (Illustrator) · Baker Street Readers series

A governess uncovers dark secrets in a mysterious mansion. Can she find love and truth?

64 pages

3.7 Goodreads · 36 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre seeks independence and purpose. Her new position as a governess at Thornfield Hall introduces her to the enigmatic Mr. Rochester. But eerie laughter and hidden secrets lurk in the mansion's shadows. As Jane navigates love, betrayal, and her own moral compass, she must decide if she can overcome her past and forge a future. Will she uncover the truth behind Thornfield's mysteries and find her place in the world, or will the shadows of her past and present consume her?

Chapter Book · 1908

Anne of Green Gables

By L.M. Montgomery, Mary Sebag-Montefiore (Adapter), Alan Marks (Illustrator)

A talkative, imaginative orphan arrives at a farm by mistake and must win over the brother and sister who meant to adopt a boy.

64 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 143 ratings

Paperback

Summary: An imaginative orphan girl arrives at Green Gables, where she must prove herself to her new guardians. As she navigates mishaps and friendships, will she find the family she longs for?

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Peter Pan (Abridged Edition)

By J. M. Barrie · Hear It Read It Classics series

A boy who never grows up whisks three children away to a land of pirates.

144 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 380,316 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Peter Pan refuses to grow up. He spends his days leading the Lost Boys on the island of Neverland and battling Captain Hook's pirates. When he meets Wendy Darling, he takes her and her brothers on an adventure with mermaids, fairies and pirates. An abridged version of J.M. Barrie's classic, with an audio CD read by Samuel West.

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Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 1601

Hamlet

By William Shakespeare, Charly Cheung (Illustrator) · Baker Street Readers series

A ghostly revelation drives Hamlet to seek revenge, but tragedy unfolds with each misstep.

64 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 1,096,699 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Hamlet encounters a ghost claiming to be his murdered father, urging him to avenge his death by killing the new king, Claudius. As Hamlet grapples with the truth of the apparition's words, his quest for vengeance spirals into chaos. A fatal mistake leads to the wrong man's death, setting off a chain of tragic events. With each decision, Hamlet must confront the possibility of deception and the cost of his actions. Who will survive the unfolding tragedy, and what truths will emerge from the shadows?

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2019

David Copperfield

By Charles Dickens, Karen Donnelly (Illustrator) · Baker Street Readers series

A boy's journey from innocence to maturity faces trust and betrayal.

64 pages

3.8 Goodreads · 543 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: David Copperfield, a lonely boy, navigates the perilous path to adulthood. Amidst colorful characters, he must discern whom to trust and love. Will his friendships lead to joy or sorrow? In a world of betrayal and courage, David's choices shape his destiny. Can he find happiness amidst the chaos?

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$1140

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1945

Animal Farm

By George Orwell · Baker Street Readers series

Animals seize a farm, but can they maintain their newfound freedom against human threats and internal challenges?

176 pages· 30,361 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 4,852,252 ratings

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Mass Market Paperbound

Summary: In a daring revolt, farm animals overthrow their human owner, Mr. Jones, dreaming of a utopian life. But as they face the harsh realities of running a farm with human tools, their unity is tested. With winter approaching and neighboring farmers plotting to reclaim the land, the animals must confront external threats and internal power struggles. Will their vision of a perfect society survive, or will new dangers shatter their hopes? Dive into this retelling of a classic tale where freedom, power, and survival collide in unexpected ways.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2009

Northanger Abbey

By Jane Austen, Ann Kronheimer (Illustrator) · Baker Street Readers series

A naive young woman faces sinister secrets and deception at Northanger Abbey.

64 pages

3.4 Goodreads · 10 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Catherine Morland, inexperienced and naive, is swept into the social whirl of Bath. Her journey takes a dark turn at Northanger Abbey, where mysterious locked cabinets and fearful whispers hint at hidden secrets. As she navigates friendships and potential dangers, Catherine's love for gothic tales blurs reality and fiction. Can she discern truth from imagination and find her own hero? What secrets does the General hide, and will Catherine's story end in happiness or heartbreak? Discover the twists and turns of her adventure in this intriguing tale.

Graphic Nov.

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$1135

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2007

Great Stories of Courage

By Seymour Reit (Adapter), Ernie Colón (Illustrator) · Bank Street Graphic Novels series

Three classic tales of bravery retold in comic form: a stolen dog, a young soldier, and buried treasure.

56 pages· 4,783 words· Est. 43 min read

3.9 Goodreads · 13 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Three classic adventure novels retold as short comics for young and reluctant readers: a dog stolen from his home and forced to survive the Yukon in The Call of the Wild, a young Union soldier facing his fear in battle in The Red Badge of Courage, and a boy caught up with pirates hunting buried gold in Treasure Island. Developed by Bank Street as a first step toward the original books.

Ages 9–12Middle Grade Book Club