Mark Twain
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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…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Mark TwainAdventures of Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn, a young boy seeking freedom, escapes an oppressive life and travels down the Mississippi on a raft with Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they face dangers, unpredictable encounters, and moral dilemmas. Huck begins to question the rules of the society he was…By the same authorSame 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 countrySame 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 countrySame 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
Victor HugoLes MisérablesFreed after nineteen years in the galleys for a stolen loaf, Jean Valjean finds neither work nor shelter, until a bishop takes him in. A different man under a false name, he takes in Cosette, daughter of a working woman dead in destitution, and raises her in hiding. Inspector…Same genreSame era
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 genreSame era
Ferenc MolnárThe Paul Street BoysIn Budapest, a band of schoolboys holds a vacant lot between a timber yard and the tenements, the only place they have to play. The Red Shirts, who rule the nearby botanical garden, mean to take it, and war is organised with ranks, a flag and a council of war. Nemecsek, a…Same genreSame era
H. De Vere StacpooleThe Blue LagoonIn the nineteenth century, on the Pacific Ocean, the sailing ship carrying two eight-year-old cousins, Dick and Emmeline, towards San Francisco catches fire at sea. The children escape in a small boat with Paddy Button, an old Irish sailor, and the fog separates them from the…Same genreSame era
Leo TolstoyWar and PeaceIn 1805 Russia goes to war against Napoleon, and the salons of Petersburg discuss it in French. The novel follows Pierre Bezukhov, an awkward heir seeking meaning, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who joins the army to escape his life, and Natasha Rostov, whose childhood ends between…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
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