Around the World in Eighty Days

Ladybird Children’s Classics Author: Jules Verne (adapted by Joyce Faraday) / Illustrator: Kathie Layfield Ladybird Classics are versions of popular classic stories which have been specially adapted for a younger audience. This book is based on the original story ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ by Jules Verne which was first published in 1873. The

The Story of Ferdinand

Author: Munro Leaf Illustrator: Robert Lawson This is a well-known children’s book but I had only ever seen the animated film version. I wanted to read a copy of the illustrated book as part of my ‘22in2022readingchallenge‘. The book tells the story of one special little bull. He is different to the other bills on

The Count of Monte Cristo (Classics Illustrated)

Author: Alexander Dumas I chose this classic adventure story as part of my #22in2022 reading challenge. I have the same initials as the author! Alexandre Dumas was born on the 24th July 1802 and died on the 5th December 1870. He is one of the most successful and famous French writers in the world. His