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Classics retold in accessible language and formats

Outlaw

Messenger

Beowulf

The Legend of Robin Hood

The Legend of Joan of Arc

TONY LEE / SAM HART /

ARTUR FUJITA

TONY LEE / SAM HART

MICHAEL MORPURGO /
MICHAEL FOREMAN

Fast-paced graphic storytelling

and stunning full-color
illustrations combine in an
action-packed retelling of the
heroic Robin Hood story.
HC: 978-0-7636-4399-7 ~ $21.99 ($26.00 CAN)
PB: 978-0-7636-4400-0 ~ $12.99 ($15.00 CAN)
Age 10 and up

A visually striking, action-packed

story of a young woman facing her
own fears, the men who lead her
country, and her enemies deadly
arrows to become a heroine whose
name would be remembered for
centuries to come.
HC: 978-0-7636-7613-1 ~ $21.99 ($28.99 CAN)
PB: 978-0-7636-7614-8 ~ $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)
Age 10 and up

Read Britains oldest epic,

the story of the Scandinavian
warrior who fought three evils so
powerful they could destroy entire
kingdoms.
Morpurgos prose . . . will fire
imaginations and elicit the heartpumping, wide-eyed response
that has kept this tale alive and
vigorous throughout the ages.
Bulletin of the Center for
Childrens Books

Sir Gawain and the

Green Knight
MICHAEL MORPURGO /
MICHAEL FOREMAN
Written anonymously in the
fourteenth century, Sir Gawain
and the Green Knight is retold in its
entirety by Michael Morpurgo
in a lively and accessible
narration that captures all the
tales drama and humor.
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Yvain

Greek Myths

The Iliad

The Knight of the Lion

ANN TURNBULL /
SARAH YOUNG

The Odyssey

GILLIAN CROSS /
NEIL PACKER

GILLIAN CROSS /
NEIL PACKER

Enter a world where anything

is possible. A god might be a
mountain or a shower of gold.
A nymph may be a stream or an
echo in the wind. The myths
of ancient Greece are full of
such wonders, as well as a host
of courageous heroes, cunning
heroines, and terrible monsters.

A strikingly illustrated retelling

of Homers classic The Iliad.
Stylistic illustrations reminiscent
of Greek pottery give this largeformat volume an extra measure
of authenticity and appeal.

A bold re-envisioning of The

Odyssey, told with simplicity
and styleperfect for fans
of graphic retellings and
mythology enthusiasts alike.

M. T. ANDERSON /
ANDREA OFFERMANN
In his first graphic novel,
National Book Award winner
M. T. Anderson turns to
Arthurian lore, with captivating
art by Andrea Offermann
bringing the classic legend to life.
HC: 978-0-7636-5939-4 ~ $19.99 ($23.00 CAN)
Age 12 and up

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Age 10 and up

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Classics modernized and adapted for a new generation of readers

Jane Austen Goes to

Hollywood
ABBY MCDONALD
Abby McDonald gives L.A. the
Jane Austen treatment in this
contemporary take on Sense and
Sensibility.
HC: 978-0-7636-5508-2 ~ $17.99 ($20.00 CAN)
PB: 978-0-7636-7669-8 ~ $8.99 ($10.00 CAN)
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Age 14 and up

Another Faust

Another Pan

DANIEL AND DINA

NAYERI

DANIEL AND DINA

NAYERI

A devilish debut by a brothersister team invites us into the

world of the Marlowe School,
where some gifted students
are having a hell of a year. Set
at an elite high school, this
contemporary reimagining of
the Faustian bargain story is a
compelling tale of ambition,
consequences, and ultimate
redemption.

Daniel Nayeri and Dina Nayeri

return to reimagine Peter Pan
as a twisty, atmospheric, and
fast-paced fantasy about the
perils of immortality.

HC: 978-0-7636-3707-1 ~ $16.99 ($20.00 CAN)

PB: 978-0-7636-4834-3 ~ $8.99 ($11.00 CAN)
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Age 14 and up

Metamorphosis
Junior Year
BETSY FRANCO /
TOM FRANCO
Ovid is a young artist wryly
recording his classmates
dramas as modern-day Roman
mythology. Will he be able to fix
his own fate?
HC: 978-0-7636-3765-1 ~ $16.99 ($20.00 CAN)
Age 14 and up

In this pulse-quickening sequel

to Another Faust, an ancient
Egyptian spell is turning the
tony Marlowe School into a
sinister underworld. Will all hell
break loose?

Black Spring

TODD STRASSER

ALISON CROGGON

Master storyteller Todd Strasser

reimagines the classic tale of Moby
Dick as set in the futureand
takes readers on an epic sci-fi
adventure.

Inspired by the gothic classic

Wuthering Heights, this stunning
new fantasy from the author of
the Books of Pellinor is a fiercely
romantic tale of betrayal and
vengeance.

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DANIEL AND DINA

NAYERI
The pulse-quickening climax
to the Another series revisits
Jekyll and Hyde as a currentday cautionary tale laced with
a heady dose of paranormal
intrigue.

Inspired by Shakespeares Othello,

this modern tragedy of desire
and betrayal, incisively and
compassionately told,
is a searing look at the world
of soccer and pop-celebrity
cultureand the lives of three
street kids caught in its glare.

HC: 978-0-7636-5261-6 ~ $17.99 ($20.00 CAN)

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MAL PEET

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PB: 978-0-7636-5664-5 ~ $8.99 ($10.00 CAN)
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Age 14 and up

The Beast of Cretacea

HC: 978-0-7636-6901-0 ~ $18.99 ($24.99 CAN)

Also available as an e-book
Age 12 and up

Another Jekyll,
Another Hyde

HC: 978-0-7636-6009-3 ~ $16.99 ($19.00 CAN)

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Lies, Knives, and Girls in

Red Dresses

Hamlet

RON KOERTGE /
ANDREA DEZS

JOHN MARSDEN

Writing in free verse honed to a

wicked edge, the incomparable
Ron Koertge brings dark and
contemporary humor to twenty
iconic fairy tales.
HC: 978-0-7636-4406-2 ~ $17.99 ($20.00 CAN)
Age 14 and up

A Novel
The Dane as never seen
beforein a daring,
dazzling, sexy prose
retelling of Shakespeares
tragedy by best-selling
Australian author John
Marsden.
HC: 978-0-7636-4451-2 ~ $16.99
Also available as an e-book
Age 14 and up

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Gareth Hinds: the standard-bearer for graphic-novel

retellings of literary classics

The Odyssey

Beowulf

King Lear

The Merchant of Venice

With bold imagery and an ear

tuned to the music of Homers
epic poem, Gareth Hinds
reinterprets the ancient classic as
its never been told before.

This exhilarating graphic-novel

edition of an ancient classic
honors the spirit of the original
as it attracts modern readers.

H An excellent rendition of one

of the Bards great tragedies. . . .
For powerful drama with quality
art, this adaptation is the one to
choose.
Booklist (starred review)

With elegant, contemporary

artwork and a faithful but
succinct adaptation, this graphic
novel casts the classic drama in a
provocative new light.

Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey

to life in a masterful blend of
art and storytelling. Vivid and
exciting, this graphic novel is
a worthy new interpretation of
Homers epic. Rick Riordan,
author of the Percy Jackson & the
Olympians series

Hindss version will make this

epic story available to a whole
new group of readers.
School Library Journal
HC: 978-0-7636-3022-5 ~ $21.99 ($27.50 CAN)
PB: 978-0-7636-3023-2 ~ $12.99 ($17.00 CAN)
Age 10 and up

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PB: 978-0-7636-4344-7 ~ $12.99 ($16.00 CAN)
Age 12 and up

The clarity of the narration

(verbal and visual) makes it a
fine bridge to Shakespeares
language.
The Horn Book
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Age 12 and up

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Age 12 and up

Macbeth

Romeo and Juliet

Poe

Shakespeares classic story of dark

ambitions, madness, and murder
springs to life in this masterful
graphic novel.

Gareth Hindss stylish graphic

adaptation of the Bards
romantic tragedy offers modern
touchesincluding a diverse
cast that underscores the storys
universality.

Seven concise graphic narratives,

keyed to thematic icons, amplify
and honor the timeless legacy of
a master of gothic horror.

H Students struggling to find

an entry point into the Scottish
play should look no further than
this entertaining and elucidating
volume.
Booklist (starred review)

Stories and Poems

HC: 978-0-7636-8112-8 ~ $22.00 ($30.00 CAN)

PB: 978-0-7636-9509-5 ~ $14.00 ($18.00 CAN)
Age 12 and up

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PB: 978-0-7636-6807-5 ~ $12.99 ($17.00 CAN)
Age 12 and up

HC: 978-0-7636-6943-0 ~ $21.99 ($25.00 CAN)

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Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip format to

animate for younger readers some of the worlds best-known stories.

Greek Myths

Les Misrables

Tales from Shakespeare

In this collection, Marcia

Williams offers a fun and
faithful retelling of eight myths
using simple language and her
signature comic-strip format.
Panels and spreads brimming
with color, decorative detail, and
nonstop action make each tale a
pleasure to look at, and speech
bubbles add modern humor.
This indispensable collection
is the perfect way to introduce
young readers to the power of
myth.

As a revolution sweeps through Paris,

can Jean Valjean elude Inspector Javert
and secure a happy life for Cosette
before all is lost? Follow their story in
Marcia Williamss entertaining and
easily digestible retelling for young
readers.

Come and wend your way along

Londons Thames River to the
Globe Theatre, where seven
favorite Shakespearean plays are
being performed.
PB: 978-0-7636-2323-4 ~ $7.99 ($11.00 CAN)
Ages 812

More Tales from

Shakespeare
In a lively second engagement,
the Bard is again brought to life
for young readers. Bravo!
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Ages 812

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Age 59

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