A world-famous classic novel is the basis for this brand-new, dramatically illustrated book. Transformed from Robert Louis Stevensons 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 authors 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
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- PublisherB E S Pub Co
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0764159801
- ISBN 13 9780764159800
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorGelev Penko
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