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42) Kidnapped
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A world-famous classic novel is the basis for this brand-new, dramatically illustrated book. Transformed from Robert Louis StevensonU+2019s original text into a graphic novel, this, like other Graphic Classics editions, makes a good introduction for young readers to the imaginative riches of literature. These books contain many extra features, including brief biographies of their authors, a list of each authorU+2019s important works, a glossary, and...
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Pub. Date
2007
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A retelling, in graphic novel format, of The man in the iron mask, featuring Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and DArtagnan, from The Three Musketeers, in their later years. They become involved in a dangerous, top-secret plot, and find themselves fighting for their lives against seemingly impossible odds. Includes brief biographical information about Alexandre Dumas and historical information to put the story in context.
44) Mark Twain
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Pub. Date
2007
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Contains graphic novel adaptations of seven stories by Mark Twain, including "Tom Sawyer Abroad," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "A Dog's Tale," "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut," "A Curious Pleasure Excursion," "Is He Living or is He Dead?," and "The Mysterious Stanger;" and includes portions of "Advice to Little Girls" accompanied by illustrations.
45) Moby Dick
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2007.
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Ishmael's dream of adventure on a whaling ship becomes a nightmare as the voyage turns into a struggle for survival. Captain Ahab, maimed by a monster whale, is obsessed with revenge. As the crew discovers, he is willing to risk everything to destroy the whale.
46) Robin Hood
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19--?
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King Richard is away, and Prince John has stolen his throne! Prince John has set high taxes on the people of Sherwood Forest and many cannot pay. But they have a hero among them who steals from the rich to help the poor. Will Robin Hood and his merry men save the kingdom for King Richard? Find out in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of Howard Pyle's classic by Joe Dunn Creator biographies and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first...
52) Jane Eyre
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2009
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A graphic novel adaption of Charlotte Bronte's tale of Jane Eyre who has a miserable childhood. But when she gets a job as governess at Thornfield Hall she finds a secret that could destroy all her dreams of happiness. Includes information about the Brontë family.
54) The odyssey
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2009.
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The ancient Greek hero Odysseus fought for nine long years in the terrible siege of Troy. Now, all he wants is to go home to his wife and son. But the voyage is long and perilous, and the god of the sea is his enemy. Will he ever see his home and family again? A graphic novel version of Homer's work.