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Abridged classics?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:06 pm
by Manana
DH fancies reading Treasure Island to DS (as he enjoyed it as a child), but we weren't sure whether to go for the original or an abridged version? DS is 9 and a bit of a reluctant reader, so we don't want to put him off classic works for life!
Would anyone eb able to recommend an abridged version of Treasure Island?
Re: Abridged classics?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:46 pm
by um
I havn't seen an abridged book, although I am sure they're out there, but the BBC classics audio recording is abridged very well, easy for children to follow whilst still retaining the richness of the original language.
Re: Abridged classics?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:41 pm
by la boume
I have an abridged version with the CD. It is Hear IT Read It series by Naxos audiobooks for ages 7 and up. Quite large print, good illustrations.
Re: Abridged classics?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:21 pm
by yoyo123
not that this is much help, but I remember ready children;s versions of the classics when I was about 10. I read Jules Verne Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels and Treasure Island and LOVED them. The CD is a great idea too - didn't have them in my day! ( not quite as far back as 78s)
Re: Abridged classics?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:51 pm
by stevew61
Have a look at and listen at project guttenberg they have a horrible computer generated reading of Treasure Island.
Which combined with a low cost book version got my DS2 interested.
Yeah OK, I put the headphones on him at bedtime and the book in front of his nose, but it worked!