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Patten, William
1868
1936
The Junior Classics, Volume 5: Stories that never grow old
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Arabian Nights
--Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
--The Story of Aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp
--Sindbad the Sailor
Robinson Crusoe
--Robinson Crusoe is Shipwrecked, by Daniel Defoe
--Alone on a Desolate Island, by Daniel Defoe
--The Building of the Boat, by Daniel Defoe
--Finds the Print of a Man's Foot on the Sand, by Daniel Defoe
--Friday Rescued from the Cannibals, by Daniel Defoe
--Robinson Crusoe Rescued, by Daniel Defoe
Gulliver's Travels
--Gulliver is Shipwrecked and Swims for His Life, by Jonathan Swift
--Gulliver at the Court of Lilliput, by Jonathan Swift
--Gulliver Captures Fifty of the Enemy's Ships, by Jonathan Swift
--Gulliver Leaves Lilliput, by Jonathan Swift
--Gulliver in the Land of the Giants, by Jonathan Swift
--Some of Gulliver's Adventures, by Jonathan Swift
--Gulliver Escapes from the Eagle, by Jonathan Swift
The Plays Of Shakespeare
--A Midsummer-Night's Dream, by E. Nesbit
--The Tempest, by E. Nesbit
--As You Like It, by E. Nesbit
--The Merchant of Venice, by E. Nesbit
Pilgrim's Progress
--Christian Starts on His Journey, by John Bunyan
--The Interpreter Shows Christian Many Excellent Things, by John Bunyan
--Christian's Fight With the Monster Apollyon, by John Bunyan
--Christian and Hopeful are Captives in Doubting Castle, by John Bunyan
--Christian and Hopeful Arrive at the Coelestial City, by John Bunyan
Ivanhoe And Guy Mannering, by Sir Walter Scott
--Ivanhoe, by Sir Edward Sullivan
--Guy Mannering, by Sir Edward Sullivan
The Startling Adventures Of Baron Munchausen
--An Adventure With a Lion and a Crocodile, by R. E. Raspe
--Crossing the Thames Without the Aid of Bridge, Boat or Balloon, by R. E. Raspe
--Two Strange Adventures in Russia, by R. E. Raspe
--Shooting a Stag With Cherrystones, by R. E. Raspe
--The Baron's Wonderful Dog, by R. E. Raspe
Produced by Ralph Zimmerman, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"The Junior Classics, Volume 5: Stories that Never Grow Old" by William Patten is a collection of classic children's stories compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features timeless tales, including selections from "Arabian Nights," "Robinson Crusoe," "Gulliver's Travels," and "Aladdin," among others, encapsulating adventure, moral lessons, and imaginative experiences perfect for young readers. The volume aims to instill a love of reading by introducing children to narratives that have captivated audiences across generations. The opening of the collection presents a preface that highlights the significant impact stories have on shaping character and values. It outlines the enduring appeal of the classics, asserting that they cultivate qualities such as independence and resilience in young readers. Following the preface, the text introduces the first tale, "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," where listeners are introduced to a humble woodcutter, Ali Baba, who stumbles upon a hidden treasure in a robber's cave and becomes entangled in a web of greed and adventure. This leads to thrilling encounters with his wealthy brother, Cassim, and a clever slave, Morgiana, who plays a crucial role in the story's unfolding drama. The opening effectively sets a tone of excitement, showcasing classic narratives that promise valuable lessons and delightful escapism for its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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