E. T. A. Hoffmann
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: what to read next?
Books close in genre, era, author or reading level, to read in bilingual editions.
Lewis CarrollAlice in WonderlandAlice, a curious young girl, follows a white rabbit and falls into a strange world where the rules of reality disappear. She meets absurd and unpredictable characters, each defying logic and common sense. As her adventures unfold, she must adapt to a constantly shifting…Same genre
L. Frank BaumThe Wizard of OzDorothy, a young girl carried away by a tornado, finds herself in a fantastical world where she seeks to return home. On her way to the mysterious Wizard of Oz, she meets a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart, and a lion without courage. Together, they face…Same genre
Lewis CarrollThrough the Looking GlassAlice steps through a mirror and discovers a reversed world where everything operates according to strange, bewildering rules. She meets enigmatic characters who draw her into a series of trials and absurd games. In this universe structured like a game of chess, every move has…Same genre
Nikolai GogolThe Overcoat · The NoseThese two Petersburg stories each follow a minor official whom the capital overwhelms. Akaky Akakievich, a copying clerk mocked by his colleagues, goes without for months to pay for the new overcoat that finally earns him some regard. Collegiate assessor Kovalyov wakes up with…Same genreSame era
Rudyard KiplingThe Jungle BookMowgli, a child raised by wolves in the jungle, learns to survive among animals and understand their laws. Guided by Baloo the wise bear and Bagheera the protective panther, he grows between the human and wild worlds. But the threat of the tiger Shere Khan looms over him,…Same genre
Horacio QuirogaJungle TalesA giant tortoise saves the man who once nursed it, the youngest of three coati cubs disobeys his mother, and a flamingo pays dearly for its vanity. These eight tales give a voice to the animals of the Paraná, who work, quarrel and learn the hard way. People pass through them,…Same genre
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom SawyerTom Sawyer, a mischievous boy living on the banks of the Mississippi, multiplies adventures and pranks with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Through games, escapades, and discoveries, he turns everyday life into a field of exploration. But some experiences confront him with more…Same genre
Edward StratemeyerThe Rover BoysAn adventure novel for young readers, the twelfth volume of the Rover Boys series. The three Rover brothers, Dick, Tom and Sam, spend the end of summer at Valley Brook, the family farm in New York State. A mountain outing leads them to a cave where thieves hide their loot,…Same genre
Robert Louis StevensonTreasure IslandJim Hawkins, a young boy, discovers a map leading to hidden treasure and sets off on a sea expedition. Surrounded by sailors, some far from trustworthy, he must show courage and intelligence. Among them, Long John Silver, charismatic and ambiguous, plays a central role in the…Same genre
Jack LondonThe Call of the WildBuck, a domestic dog, is brutally torn from his comfortable life to be sold as a sled dog in the Far North. Confronted with a hostile environment, he must learn to survive, fight, and adapt to ruthless rules. Gradually, his primitive instincts resurface and transform him…Same genre
E. NesbitThe Railway ChildrenRoberta, Peter, and Phyllis, three children, see their lives overturned when their father suddenly disappears. Forced to leave their comfortable life, they move to the countryside near a railway that becomes the center of their adventures. Curious and close‑knit, they form…Same genre
Frances BurnettThe Secret GardenMary, a solitary and spoiled child, is sent to live in a large isolated estate after a family tragedy. There she discovers an abandoned garden, locked for years, which gradually becomes a refuge and a place of transformation. By exploring this secret space, she changes…Same genre