Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: Classic Comics

The Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.

Who is the mysterious Mr Hyde, who stalks the streets of Victorian London at night committing indescribable crimes? And why does he have such a hold over the famous and respectable Dr Henry Jekyll? As the mystery unfolds, a shocking truth emerges... This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Robert Louis Stevenson's original text.

Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience.

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in adult education and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Summary

The Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history. Who is the mysterious Mr Hyde, who stalks the streets of Victorian London at night committing indescribable crimes?

Product details

• Authors: Fiona Macdonald
• Assisted by: Penko Gelev (Illustration), Gelev Penko (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 16
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.09.2024
• EAN: 9781800789142
• ISBN: 978-1-80078-914-2
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 247 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 188 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, Graphic Novels, JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Horror, Science fiction (Children's / Teenage), Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage), Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Literary adaptations