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Puffin Clothbound Classics

45 books in this series
Book cover of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this dazzling edition of Treasure Island.

When an old sea Captain named Billy Bones leaves behind a mysterious chest at Jim Hawkins' parents inn, Jim discovers a map to the legendary Treasure Island!

Fingers keepers, right?

Jim sets sail to Treasure Island with Long John Silver and his ragtag crew but can they be trusted?
Book cover of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road!
Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.
Book cover of Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

Charlotte's Web

A beautiful hardback edition of Charlotte's Web by E. B. White. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible Puffin Clothbound Classics series.

The unforgettable story of a girl called Fern who loves a little pig called Wilbur. It tells how Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful grey spider, saves Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat pigs, by a wonderfully clever plan - a plan so original that no one else could possibly have thought of it!
Book cover of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Set out on an incredible adventure in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

'Who knows, he may grow up to be President someday, unless they hang him first!'

On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Until one fateful night, when they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret, and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, he'll need his wits about him to escape unharmed.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

Around the World in Eighty Days

Travel the world with this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Around the World in Eighty Days.

'Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.'

After betting that he could travel across the entire world in just eighty days, Phileas Fogg had better get going! Passing through exotic lands and dangerous places, he and his servant Passeportout seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - in their race against the clock. But with countless surprises along the way and a last-minute setback, will Phileas win his bet?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

Goodnight Mister Tom

Escape into this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Goodnight Mr Tom.

I'd rather be happy and odd than miserable and ordinary.’

Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of The Happy Prince and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Bound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffin’s Clothbound Classics are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever.

'Any place you love is the world to you.'

A magical fairy-tale collection that tells the story of (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. Each story shines with poetry and magic, and has been enjoyed by children of all ages for generations.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Heidi

Relax into the idyllic beauty of this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Heidi.

'Let's enjoy the beautiful things we can see, my dear, and not think about those we cannot.'

Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean

The Odyssey

Embark on an epic adventure in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Odyssey, retold for children by Geraldine McCaughrean.

‘I am Odysseus, hero of Troy.'

The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home, eager to be reunited with his wife and son. But the voyage is long and dangerous, plagued by strange magic, monstrous enemies – like Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant and Scylla the six-headed sea monster – and the wrath of the gods themselves. Can Odysseus rise to the challenge?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Become obsessed with this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Phantom of the Opera.

‘I am dying of love.'

Christine Daaé grew up in the Paris Opera, surrounded by art and music – and rumours of a mysterious, dangerous phantom haunting its darkest depths. As Christine’s beautiful singing voice develops, she begins to hear the whispers of her ‘Angel of Music’, the Phantom, teaching her to sing ever more beautifully. But when she falls for her childhood friend, the Phantom’s admiration spirals into an obsessive, violent jealousy and a tragic desire for revenge.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

Find love in this stunning, unabridged Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Pride and Prejudice.

My good opinion once lost is lost forever.’

When two rich young gentlemen move to town, they don't go unnoticed – especially by Mrs Bennett, who vows to have one of her five daughters marry into their fortunes. But love, as Jane and Elizabeth Bennett soon discover, is rarely straightforward, and often surprising. It's only a matter of time until their once small worlds are turned upside down and they discover how misleading first impressions can be.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

Swoon over this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Romeo and Juliet.

'Parting is such sweet sorrow.'

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of ill-fated love is the most well-known love story ever told. After a chance meeting at a ball, young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. But their families are locked in a bitter rivalry, their love forbidden. When blood is spilled, Romeo is banished, forcing Juliet to take desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers.

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
Book cover of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

Adventure awaits in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Tale of Two Cities.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’

Charles Darnay is an exiled French aristocrat, fleeing a Paris torn apart by the French Revolution. Sydney Carlton lives a decadent life in London, where the wealthy waste and the poor starve. The two couldn’t be more different. Except they happen to look alike – and love the same woman. When Charles is captured after returning to Paris to save his servant, Sydney might be his only hope – but will their resemblance be enough to save his life?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.