New York ? Kids, meet Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes, Anne of Green Gables and Black Beauty.

Sterling Publishing introduces younger readers, particularly 7- to 9-year-olds, to classic books by rewriting them using words the children are able to read and comprehend. The changes to the books are made by Arthur Pober, an author and education,

Also, educator Arthur Pober writes an afterword for each title that explains to parents and teachers how to use the abridged versions within their children’s reading patterns, and he suggests discussion questions.

To bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books, artist Lucy Corvino draws occasional black-and-white illustrations to enhance the text.

Among the titles in the series:

¢ “A Little Princess” adapted by Tania Zamorsky

¢ “Adventures of Robin Hood” adapted by John Burrows

¢ “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” adapted by Chris Sasaki

¢ “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” adapted by Martin Woodside

¢ “Anne of Green Gables” adapted by Kathleen Olmstead

¢ “Black Beauty” adapted by Lisa Church

¢ “Little Women” adapted by Deanna McFadden