20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is one of those timeless novels which over the centuries has been read time and time again by generations of young readers, thus becoming a classic of children's literature. It represents an authentic prototype for every tale of undersea adventure. On board the submarine Nautilus, the little readers will be fascinated by the enigmatic Captain Nemo and will come to be astounded by the wonders that populate the depth of the sea. The splendid illustrations by Francesca Rossi, an artist capable of capturing vividly and realistically the atmosphere of the stories, will carry the children into the heart of the adventure. Almost as if they could browse the pages of the Nautilus logbook, they will be enthralled by the illustrations and sketches interspersing the narrative, which has been specially adapted to respond to the taste and sensibility of the young readers of today.

Some novels are considered classics of children's literature and are read by generations of young readers, who have helped to make them timeless. For example, what is the secret that lies behind the great, long-lasting success of a novel set in the United States during the Civil War and written way back in 1868 by Louisa May Alcott? It is probably the fresh, realistic and lively personality of the protagonists of the story, the four March sisters (Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy) - with whom readers cannot help identifying sooner or later - who while growing up face the challenges and difficulties of life. The story of these four sisters, who are so different from one another and so realistic, with typical youthful shortcomings and dreams, is presented in this book in an original and modern way, thanks to the wonderful drawings by Francesca Rossi, an artist who knows how to render the full sense of the books she illustrates. Prepared especially for elementary school children, this book has large full-page or two-page watercolors and some line drawings interpolated in the text, which has been adapted to conform to the taste and sensitivity of today's young readers.