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Anna SewellBlack BeautyBlack Beauty, a horse of noble temperament, recounts his life from his peaceful beginnings to the hardships imposed by different owners. Through his experiences, he encounters both human kindness and cruelty. Each change of owner reveals a new facet of the world around him. His…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 genreSame era
Mark TwainThe Prince and the PauperTom Canty, a poor child living in misery, accidentally meets Prince Edward, who looks strikingly like him. For fun, they exchange roles but become trapped in lives that are not their own. Tom discovers the constraints of power, while Edward faces the harshness of the streets.…Same genreSame era
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 genreSame era
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 genreSame era
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 genreSame era
Jack LondonWhite FangWhite Fang, an animal born in the wild, quickly learns the brutal laws of survival. Captured by humans, he discovers a world dominated by violence and control. Gradually, his fate changes when he meets a master capable of offering more than brutality. His journey oscillates…Same genreSame era
Louisa May AlcottLittle WomenMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters with distinct personalities, grow up together in a modest but close-knit family. Each pursues her dreams while facing the realities of life, love, and responsibility. Their family bond remains a pillar in the face of trials and difficult…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 genreSame era
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 genreSame era
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 genreSame era
L. M. MontgomeryAnne of Green GablesAnne Shirley, a lively and imaginative orphan, is mistakenly sent to Marilla and Matthew, a brother and sister who were expecting a boy to help on the farm. Despite her blunders and passionate temperament, Anne gradually wins their hearts and those of the people around her.…Same genreSame era