Great Expectations: The Graphic Novel

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Lucent Press

Just the Series: Classic Graphic Novel Collection

Series and Publisher: Classic Graphic Novel Collection

Annotation: Graphic novel retelling of Pip's life from childhood to manhood as he discovers that great expectations of wealth do not always lead to happiness.

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Historical fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #46425

Format: Library Binding

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Lucent Press

Edition Date: 2010 Release Date: 04/15/10

Pages: 160 pages

ISBN: 1-420-50372-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-420-50372-2

Dewey: Fic

Dimensions: 26 cm.

Subject Heading:
Orphans. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Coming of age. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.
Great Britain. History. 19th century. Comic books, strips, etc. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)

These graphic novel retellings of classic tales present dialogue in modern-day English; there's some awkwardness in the conversions. The books are accessible, though, and could serve as introductions to the original texts. Jane Eyre is illustrated in staid period style, and the other volumes' pictures may appeal to readers accustomed to glossy motion-picture animation. Glos.

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Horn Book (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Pip is a young man from humble beginnings with great expectations. He abandons his old life to become a gentleman after several occurrences: a frightening meeting with an escaped prisoner; a call to meet with the bitter, old Miss Havisham and the beautiful but cold-hearted Estella; and the sudden generosity of a stranger. Pip's tale is retold here in bright graphic novel format, with striking illustrations and clever dialogue.

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