Selection of stories and writers conform to those recommended by various Boards and schools Books have been adapted and abridged from authentic texts to make them suitable for various age groups Careful grading of language and vocabulary make for simple,easy reading Colourful, vibrant illustrations bring the stories alive in the reader's mind Comprehension exercises at the end of each book are designed to make it a pleasurable activity, and can be easily used for grading by the teacher An element of interest by way of extra information/web links on the movie and theatre adaptations of the books have been provided wherever appropriate, for further exploration Ideal for libraries, gifts and home reading.