Penko Gelev
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The lone survivor of a shipwreck, Dr. Lemuel Gulliver wakes up to find himself tied down to the ground and surrounded by tiny people. But that's just the beginning of the amazing travels to incredible places you'll share with Gulliver."--Publisher
2) Jane Eyre
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Hired by the mysterious Edward Rochester as governess for his ward Adèle, Jane Eyre finds herself drawing closer to him. But is Mr. Rochester hiding something from her? And is their love doomed from the start?
3) Moby Dick
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
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.
5) Oliver Twist
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The story of an orphan who was destined for a life of misery but after surviving years of neglect, hunger, and violence finds a good family to take care of him.
6) White Fang
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"In the icy wastes of the Klondike, a wolf cub is born. He must somehow survive cold, starvation, and deadly predators, but there is a much greater danger: man! Jack London's heartwarming tale of man and wolf is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format."--Page 4 of cover
8) Kidnapped
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about David Balfour, a sixteen-year-old orphan who is kidnapped by his greedy, villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"Antonio needs to borrow a huge sum of money to help out his friend Bassanio. Shylock, a rich banker, agrees to lend him the money--but if Antonio can't pay it back on time, the consequences will be terrible. Meanwhile, Bassanio is in love with the beautiful Portia--and he's not the only one..."--P. [4] of cover.
11) Dracula
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
"One of the greatest horror stories of all time is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format."--p.4 of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"This retelling of one of Shakespeare's most popular and widely performed romantic comedies follows the fortunes and misfortunes of several young lovers against a background of playful, forest-dwelling fairies."--Amazon.com.
13) Frankenstein
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies who develops a mind of his own and learns to loathe himself and hate his creator.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde told in graphic novel format. In the murky streets of Victorian London, a vicious killer is on the prowl. The killer is Mr. Hyde. And why does Henry Jekyll, a respected doctor, try to protect him? The work also contains information about Robert Louis Stevenson's life and the film versions of the work.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
When Lemuel Gulliver is washed up on the distant shore of Lilliput, he becomes a giant among men. As his travels continue, Gulliver is dwarfed by the people of Brobdingnag and bewildered by the customs of the Laputians. Will Gulliver find the humanity he seeks in the Land of the Talking Horses? A retelling of Jonathan Swift's story in graphic novel format.
16) Treasure Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
The story begins with the death of an old sailor and the discovery of a secret treasure map. Young Jack Hawkins sets out on the biggest adventure of his life. Will he live to tell the tale?
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel retelling of Dicken's story of the young orphan Pip who while in a misty churchyard on the marshes is terrified by an escaped convict. Years later Pip receives a generous gift of money, so that he can live the life of a gentleman. But who sent and money?
18) Robinson Crusoe
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"When young Robinson Crusoe runs away to sea in search of adventure, he gets more than he bargained for. Shipwrecked on a remote island with no hope of rescue, he will need all his skill and ingenuity just to stay alive. The most famous adventure story in the English language is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format."--Page 4 of cover.
19) Romeo & Juliet
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's play.