Graphic Classics Kidnapped - Softcover

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764134949 ISBN 13: 9780764134944

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2007

Synopsis

A world-famous classic novel is the basis for this brand-new, dramatically illustrated book. Transformed from Robert Louis Stevenson's 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 author's important works, a glossary, and an index. Suitable for classroom use as introductions to literature for junior and senior high school students, these graphic novels entertain young readers while introducing them to the works of renowned literary artists. Full-color illustrations throughout. In Kidnapped, The young orphan David Balfour is kidnapped and forced to work aboard a sailing ship. He and his shipmates soon encounter shipwreck, which is just the first of their exciting adventures.

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Kidnapped

David BalfourĀ’s evil uncle tries to murder him, then arranges for him to be kidnapped and sent to sea. Aboard ship, David befriends exiled Allan Breck. The two survive a shipwreck, and then witness a murder. Suspected of the crime, they become fugitives on the run.

Find out what happens in this brilliant retelling of Robert Louis StevensonĀ’s adventure classic, retold in graphic novel format.

Graphic Classics Available from BarronĀ’s:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Kidnapped
Moby Dick
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0764134949
• ISBN 13: 9780764134944
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Gelev Penko