Grant, Alan. Kidnapped: retold by Alan Grant.
Tundra Books, 2007. 64p $11.95 978-0-88776-843-9
Graphic novel
This graphic novel treatment of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic _Kidnapped_ has the right ingredients to appeal to reluctant readers: outstanding illustrations, a pared down plot and a varied layout that focuses on swordfights, shipwrecks, and treachery. The plot is faithful to the original, and while some readers may gloss over the political background between Scotland and England, the adventures of David Balfour will hold their attention to the final page. The illustrations are detailed, with colors used to great effect for setting the scene. Many young readers eschew the classics; well-done graphic novels such as this title are a wonderful introduction to classic literature. RZ
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