What books do you regard as children s classics Explain your reasoning Classics as defined by the text are books that have withstood the test of time and are favorites of children from generation to generation They have universal themes memorable characters that live on in readers minds elements that create a strong emotional pull rich language and a memorable rhythm Mitchell 2003 Books I would regard as children s classics are The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane This book has strong themes of fear and courage and is written with passion and extreme accuracy Oliver Twist Charles Dickens This book is adventurous and contains memorable characters that children can identify with It also has a happy ending Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Who doesn t like a book about buried treasure and pirates This book is fun to read and keeps children engaged and wanting to read more
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