Time To Read

Standing the test of time

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Moley is a thoughtful chap who loves spending time at home; Ratty is a charmer who enjoys a life of leisure; Toady is a wealthy and boastful control freak; and Mr. Badger is a firm and considerate friend. Together, they have adventures and muse on the nature of life. This iconic work of fiction by OSE Kenneth Grahame has influenced and delighted generations. You can see characters from Wind in the Willows drawn on the mural in the school dining hall!

First published in 1908

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Following the death of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune - he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a gang of villains, wild beasts and deadly swashbucklers stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas. One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treasure Island is a timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, mutiny and derring-do .

First published in 1883

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Series: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

A lone lamppost sheds light on a quiet Christmassy forest where a faun making his way home with an armful of parcels is startled by the appearance of a young girl. On the other hand, Lucy has somehow walked through the back of an unassuming wardrobe into a magical, snowy world only to be confronted by a half-man, half-goat! Talking beasts, heroic deeds and epic battles between good and evil await you in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers for over sixty years.

First published in 1950