One of the best-loved stories in children’s literature, the ever-magical Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden graces us with her presence in 1911. And we must remember the feisty and much-loved Anne of Green Gables: this list just wouldn’t be complete without her. In 1908 Kenneth Grahame introduces us to life on the riverbank and adventures messing about in boats with close friends Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger. The start of the 20th century brings with it the treasured classic fantasy The Wizard of Oz, shortly followed by the introduction of the mischievous little rabbit Peter, whose legacy is still delighting children and adults alike today. Starting with the adventures of Alice in 1865, it’s incredible how many wonderful books were written more than 150 years ago! We’ve selected seven books from the 1800s including Little Women, the much-loved and totally topical read, still thoroughly applicable for modern readers and Treasure Island, the classic swashbuckling story of pirates, buried treasure and shipwreck. So, all of these 50 books were first published before January 1 st 2000. Here at LoveReading4Kids we have decided to create a list of classic books, all published in the 19 th and 20 th centuries before all children in the UK were born. While the term "modern classic" may apply to books written after World War II, they need longevity to achieve the designation of a simple "classic." In other words, a recently-published book is not a classic. In classic literature, a work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written and it merits lasting recognition, one that deserves re-reading five times, and picking up again five years even 100 years after its publication. However, there are some tenets that the classics all have in common. All exemplary, all noteworthy, but dependant on who you ask, you’ll receive a wide range of answers. The definition of a classic book is a long and hotly debated topic.
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