The Three Musketeers (Graffex) - Softcover

Jim Pipe; Alexandre Dumas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905638736 ISBN 13: 9781905638734

Publisher: Book House, 2008

Synopsis

"Graffex" is a series of illustrated literary classics retold for young readers. Young, brave and hot-headed, D'Artagnan arrives in Paris determined to become one of the king's elite musketeers. He manages to offend three of the bravest musketeers - Athos, Aramis and Porthos - but the four become firm friends nevertheless. Together they do battle against the English and the glamorous but deadly spy known as Milady. This is a companion volume to "The Man in the Iron Mask", already published in the "Graffex" series. The classic story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Dumas' original text - unlike the many later film versions.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. There is a detailed timeline of important events during Dumas' lifetime. Information about Dumas' life and work - including a list of film and TV adaptations - is provided to encourage young readers to explore other works by this perennially popular author.

About this title

About the Author

Jim Pipe studied Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University and spent 10 years in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin with his wife.

Edition details

• Publisher: Book House
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905638736
• ISBN 13: 9781905638734
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Penko Gelev
• Number of pages: 48