The Puffin Book of Classic School Stories

Enter a world of timeless school stories in this delightful collection, featuring beloved characters and unforgettable adventures. Join mischievous boys and girls, exemplary and troublesome students, and even some renowned children as they navigate the halls of academia. Journey alongside David Copperfield as he befriends Steerforth, witness Tom Brown's quest for belonging at Rugby School, and follow Jane Eyre's resilience amidst poverty and illness in an orphan school. Not to be forgotten are the irrepressible icons like Richmal Crompton's William Brown, Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer, RK Narayan's Swami, and Ruskin Bond's Rusty. Discover cherished tales from classics such as Anne of Avonlea, Little Men, Stalky and Co., and To Sir, With Love. With a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments, these timeless stories explore the universal theme of growing up and the complex relationship we have with that singular place—school, which holds both cherished memories and disdain for different souls.