Have you ever read a classical book and longed for more? It is possible that there is indeed more to the story! Here are some fairly well-known classics with sequels you may not have heard of.
Heidi
By Johanna Spyri
Sequels:
Heidi Grows Up
Heidi's Children
Heidi was originally written in German, I believe. The author, Johanna Spyri, did not continue on with a sequel, but Charles Tritten, who translated all of Spyri's works into French, wrote additional books to go alongside of Heidi. I feel that Tritten did a remarkable job staying true to the tone and feel of Johanna Spyri's own style. I loved these two sequels!
Little Women
By Louisa May Alcott
Sequels:
Good Wives
Little Men
Jo's Boys
Honestly, I think I have only read Little Women, but I plan to read the other two someday. The are on a bookshelf in my family's living room, so all I have to do is pick one up.
Caddie Woodlawn
By Carol Ryrie Brink
Sequel:
Magical Melons
I have not read these two in quite a while, but they would definitely be worth rereading. Caddie Woodlawn is quite the tomboy, always getting into scrapes with her brothers. These books are chock full of the Woodlawn children's hilarious escapades. Highly recommended.
Pollyanna
By Eleanor H. Porter
Sequel:
Pollyanna Grows Up
How on earth a book about a nearly angelic girl can be interesting to read is beyond me, but Eleanor H. Porter does a stunning job. These are very sweet books that are well worth your time.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Sequel:
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
I would guess that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is probably Roald Dahl's best known work.
My personal favourite is Danny; Champion of the World.
Lad: A Dog
By Albert Payson Terhune
Sequels:
Further Adventures of Lad
Lad of Sunnybank
You decide whether you think these count as sequels. They all follow along the same theme, so I went with it. Albert Payson Terhune has written many books about dogs. Others on my bookshelf include A Dog Named Chips, and Buff; A Collie. Terhune does a great job on books for dog lovers.
Alice In Wonderland
By Lewis Carroll
Sequel:
Through the Looking Glass
For the longest time, I did not know that Alice In Wonderland had a sequel. My sister has a copy. I really should read it someday soon.
Misty of Chincoteague
By Marguerite Henry
Sequels:
Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague
Stormy, Misty's Foal
Misty's Twilight
I'm not sure if Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague officially counts as a sequel since there is more to the series, but these books are good, and I felt that they deserved a place on this list.
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