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Pilgrim’s Progress in Words of One Syllable is an age appropriate version of the classic for younger readers.

There are two schools of thought when it comes to introducing our children to abridged works:

• The work will spoil the child for the real thing when he is old enough.
• There is value in an age-appropriate accessible version of some classic stories.

We have previously listed six reasons to have our younger students read abridged classics.

If a child is ready for a particular classic, it is best to read the book aloud. But for those precocious readers who want to “read it themselves,” there is room for an abridged version.

Pilgrim’s Progress is one of those classics that is difficult for most young readers. This lightly illustrated version will work for those accustomed to the King James Version. In other words, the reader may need to understand phrases such as, “Gird up your loins.”

If that isn’t your case, we’ve included other versions below. You can still enjoy reading this one aloud.

Free eBook

• Read online
• PDF
• Various formats (EPUB, Kindle)

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Additional Resources

Classics in Words of One Syllable {Free eBooks}
Quality reading material for young readers. Public domain classics told in words of one syllable. Includes another version of Pilgrim’s Progress.

Pictorial Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
Our favorite abridged and illustrated version.

Dangerous Journey {Free Video}
Dangerous Journey is an illustrated introduction to The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan aimed at younger children. Link includes another one-syllable version.