The Island of Dr. Moreau: A Graphic Novel

by David Rodriguez, Pietro (Illustrator), Trusted Trusted Translations (Translator)

Overview

An unnamed island in the middle of the ocean hides a huge secret. During the day, inhuman screams are heard coming from a house. At night, the silence is only broken by stifled rumors that come from the forest. It is said that someone there played God. It is said that something went terribly wrong...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496589668
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Classic Fiction
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	47 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Cast of characters — A man adrift — Arriving at the island — The beast of the forest — The worshippers of the law — A turbulent explanation — An anticipated catastrophe — The new order — A man alone — About the author — About the retelling author and illustrator — Glossary — Between science and fiction — Discussion questions — Writing prompts — The island of Dr. Moreau and the movies.

Interviews

full-color graphic novels; classic literature reworked for the comic book format; discussion and writing prompts;background information about the classic text and author; author and illustrator biographies; glossary words; H.G. Wells; adventure; historical fiction; safe for kids

Editorial Reviews

Written at a second- and third-grade level, these hi-lo volumes encourage young adults reading below grade level to enjoy the classics. These retellings of stories from the 1800s forego the period’s colloquialisms, while maintaining authenticity through costuming and artifacts. . . .A quality foray into the classics, these are a good choice for libraries serving hi-lo readers, as well as fans of graphic retellings.

VOYA