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Usborne Reading

8 books · Ages 5–12 · Chapter Books, Early Readers

Usborne Reading is a 8-book series for ages 5–12 by Susanna Davidson. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The Ugly Duckling and The Canterville Ghost are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling2005

The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost2007

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights2006

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci2005

What This Series Covers

Being Different Fairy Tales & Mythology Growing Up Loneliness & Belonging Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery

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What to Read Next

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Hans Christian Andersen, Brian Alderson

For the child who feels small in a big world or is searching for where they truly belong. A classic tale of finding home

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Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest

For the child grappling with the loss of a parent or searching for where they belong in a world that feels suddenly vast

Cover of Winston Churchill

Usborne Famous Lives

Winston Churchill

For the child curious about real-life heroes and leadership. This accessible biography introduces one of history's most

Cover of The Wanderer

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse2007

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

East of the Sun, West of the Moon2008

Brer Rabbit Down the Well

Brer Rabbit Down the Well2009

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid2012

The Wanderer

Sharon Creech

For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro

Ages 8–12

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Wartime Princess

Valerie Wilding

For the child curious about real-life heroes, this diary-style story explores how a young princess found her voice and p

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The Hidden Treasure

John Rowe Townsend

For the child who loves uncovering secrets, this atmospheric mystery explores the thrill of the hunt and the resilience

Cover of Trouble River

For the child who needs to see that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the choice to keep moving forward when things

Cover of Beauty and the Beast

Cynthia Rylant's Fairy Tales

Beauty and the Beast

For the child learning that appearances can be deceiving and that true character is revealed through kindness, sacrifice