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Age range 9 to 12 Victor Hugo's novel of turbulent times in early 19th Century France, as told through the experiences of the ex-convict, Jean Valjean. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Victor Hugo, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new Vintage Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved comic book series.

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"Victor Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French author best remembered as the writer of ""Les Misérables"", and ""Notre-Dame de Paris"" (or ""The Hunchback of Notre Dame""). Norman Nodel began his illustrious career as a field artist in the army, drawing military maps during World War II. His association with Classics Illustrated began in 1954 and his first work was an adaptation of Van Tilburg Clark’s classic, The Ox-Bow Incident. His catalogue within the CI series is vast."

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