Taking inspiration from some favourite stories and characters, these authors have all put a new spin on classic novels.
Reimagining children's classics
Taking inspiration from some favourite stories and characters, these authors have all put a new spin on classic novels.
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Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy
Faber Children's BooksA classic with a 21st century twist, this riveting adventure overflows with suspense, danger, brutality and beauty -
Young Sherlock Holmes: Black Ice
Macmillan Children's BooksAn exciting, fast-paced adventure, which paints a vivid picture of mid-nineteenth century Britain and Russia -
Wishing for Tomorrow
Hodder Children's BooksEvocatively illustrated, this is a warm and humorous sequel to Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess. -
This Dark Endeavour
David Fickling BooksOppel paints a vivid, sometimes horrific, picture of medicine at the time, in a gripping, fast-moving and atmospheric narrative -
Dodger
DoubledayTerry Pratchett once again proves himself a master storyteller in this tribute to one of Charles Dickens' best-known characters, the Artful Doger. -
Mister Creecher
BloomsburyFriendship, trust and betrayal combine to form a dangerous liaison in this moving and frightening new book from Chris Priestley -
Oliver Twisted
Electric Monkey'Can I have some gore?' Oliver Twist is given a supernatural spin in this vivid reimagining of Dickens’ novel. -
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit
Frederick WarneOscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson has turned her hand to children's books in this new continuation of Peter Rabbit's adventures. -
Four Children and It
Puffin BooksJacqueline Wilson pays tribute to her 'all-time favourite classic children's author' E. Nesbit in this contemporary reimagining of Five Children and It.






