Moby Dick by David Rodriguez (English) Paperback Book

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The icy waters of the northern seas hide a creature that is a legend among all seafarers--Moby Dick. The young Ishmael boards the Pequod for adventure, but soon discovers that his work is at the mercy of the mysterious Captain Ahab's thirst for revenge.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The icy waters of the northern seas hide a creature that is already a legend among all seafarers. The fearsome white leviathan the chimera of all whalers Moby Dick. The young Ishmael along with his faithful friend Queequeg will board the Pequod to satisfy their craving for adventure. But soon he will discover that his work goes beyond whaling and that the whole crew is at the mercy of the mysterious Captain Ahab's thirst for revenge.

Table of Contents

Cast of characters -- Bad omens -- Aboard the Pequod -- In the wake of Moby Dick -- Ghost whales -- The job we set out for -- Midnight at the castle of madness -- On the hunt for the white whale -- About the author -- About the retelling author and illustrator -- Glossary -- Legendary whales -- Discussion questions -- Writing prompts -- Moby Dick and the movies.

Review

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"

Review Quote

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.

Promotional "Headline"

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; Herman Melville; adventure; historical fiction; safe for kids

Feature

Discussion Questions, Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Table of Contents, Writing Prompts

Details ISBN1496555791 Author Ignacio Segesso Publisher Capstone Press Series Classic Fiction Illustrator Ignacio Segesso ISBN-10 1496555791 ISBN-13 9781496555793 Format Paperback Imprint Stone Arch Books Place of Publication Mankato Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Audience Age 9-12 Pages 80 Language English Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-08-01 AU Release Date 2017-08-01 NZ Release Date 2017-08-01 US Release Date 2017-08-01 UK Release Date 2017-08-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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