Age range 6 to 9 Rich in suspense and surprises, this story of a shipwreck, a deserted island, and a single family who wonder if they can survive entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Classic Starts is agorgeously produced, thoughtfully written series of abridged editions ofbeloved classics. Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level ofchildren who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged volumes, this seriesoffers a great way to introduce young readers to favourite tales.