All your favourite girl characters in one sumptuous collection! Heidi, Pollyanna, Little Women ... these characters have delighted generations of readers. Together with contemporary favourites such as the Worst Witch and Roald Dahl's Matilda, they have a universal, timeless appeal. This collection offers a vivid taste of some of the best-loved classics of childhood. A short introduction to each character, and brief notes on the authors, make it a rich family resource. A galaxy of today's most celebrated artists have contributed glorious new illustrations, while some stories retain the charming original drawings with which they are so closely associated.