The Junior Classics, Volume 5: Stories that never grow old

EN·~12 hours·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total

Produced by Ralph Zimmerman, Charles Franks

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THE JUNIOR CLASSICS - A LIBRARY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

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THE JUNIOR CLASSICS - SELECTED AND ARRANGED BY WILLIAM PATTEN MANAGING EDITOR OF THE HARVARD CLASSICS - INTRODUCTION BY CHARLES W. ELIOT, LL.D. PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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VOLUME FIVE

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ILLUSTRATIONS - "AND I WILL WIND THEE IN MY ARMS"

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DISGUISED AS A TRAVELLER AND A STRANGER

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HE DESIRED I WOULD STAND LIKE A COLOSSUS

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THEY WERE VERY TIRED WHEN AT LAST THEY CAME TO THE FOREST OF ARDEN

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CHRISTIAN NIMBLY STRETCHED OUT HIS HAND FOR HIS SWORD

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PREFACE

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Description

This volume gathers a selection of the most beloved stories that have delighted readers for generations. From daring voyages on distant seas to clever escapes from hidden caves, the collection presents the adventures of characters like a resourceful castaway, a giant‑sized traveler, and a steadfast pilgrim. Each tale is presented in a form that invites young listeners to imagine the world through vivid narrative and timeless themes of courage, curiosity and perseverance.

Accompanying the stories is a thoughtful reading guide that helps parents and teachers draw out the moral and literary value of each adventure. Beautiful illustrations from celebrated artists bring the scenes to life, adding visual charm to the spoken word. By revisiting these classic narratives, listeners discover how the same ideas of self‑reliance and imagination that inspired past generations can still spark wonder and thoughtful reflection today.