The Three Musketeers by Adapted by Jim Pipe; Illustrated by Penko Gelev; By (Author) Alexander Dumas
	List Price:   $18.99 Unit Price:   $15.19 You Save:   $3.80 (20%) ISBN-10:   0764160567 ISBN-13:   9780764160561 Publisher:   Barron's Educational Series:   Graphic Classics Ser. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Classics Pub. Date:   September 2008 Pages:   48 Format:   Hardcover Ages:   8 to Grades:   3 to
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(back cover) Join D?rtagnan, the most famous of all swashbuckling heroes, in his very first adventure with the King? Musketeers. Alexandre Dumas?thrilling adventure story is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format. Young d?rtagnan, in search of fortune and adventure, joins three of the French king? musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Soon, this dynamic quartet is defending the king against his most menacing enemies. Using the graphic novel format,Graphic Classicsintroduce children to many of the world? greatest literary works. The high-quality illustrations complement narratives that are paced to catch and hold young readers?interest. In addition to its story, eachGraphic Classicfeatures a thumbnail biography of its author? life, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story? conception, general notes, and an index. Both primary and secondary school teachers can use these books to introduce students to a representative selection of our culture? great literary works. Many young readers who are hesitant to delve into the original books will find the graphic novel format an appealing first step toward developing good reading habits.Graphic Classicsare available in both paperback and hardcover editions.