I personally think that we do not pay enough attention to the classics. There are a lot of great modern authors, but classics can teach a lot as well as giving enjoyment. Oliver twist is the well known story of an orphan who is brought up in an orphanage. Do not expect the tales about his mother or a lot of the additional bits which have been added to the story by way of dramatic licence. In reading this book the real greatness of the classics comes to the fore because in none of the more modern versions will you find a better or more complete story which is satisfying to read.

The advantage of these classics is that as well as a good story there is also the correct usage of grammar so that when children are reading it can also be educational. Unfortunately, parts of this are not suitable for children; it was not written for children.