Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Adapted by Fiona Macdonald; Illustrated by Penko Gelev; By (Author) Robert Louis Stevenson
	List Price:   $18.99 Unit Price:   $15.19 You Save:   $3.80 (20%) ISBN-10:   0764160583 ISBN-13:   9780764160585 Publisher:   Barron's Educational Series:   Graphic Classics Ser. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Classics Pages:   48 Format:   Hardcover Ages:   8 to Grades:   3 to
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Description/Notes
The respectable Doctor Jekyll has written his will, leaving all his possessions to the strange Mr. Hyde. Later, when Hyde murders an innocent man, Doctor Jekyll claims that he has broken off contact with Hyde. But a secret remains that he dares not reveal. 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 (back cover) We all have a good and a bad side. But just suppose you could separate them into two different people?ne good, one entirely evil? The famous chiller by the author of TREASURE ISLAND is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format. ?y devil had been long caged, he came out roaring.?,,,,,Copyright ? 2008 R.R. Bowker LLC. All rights reserved."