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OverviewN. C. Wyeth's thrilling, evocative artwork - created circa 1911 - enlivens Robert Louis Stevenson's unforgettable tale of adventure in this thoughtful retelling of the literary classic, abridged for younger readers, 4 to 8 years of age. This large-format book provides a wonderful introduction to the beloved story and is sure to be read and enjoyed by families for generations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Stevenson , Steven Zorn , N. C. Wyeth , Steven ZornPublisher: Running Press,U.S. Imprint: Running Press Kids Edition: abridged edition Dimensions: Width: 25.10cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 33.60cm Weight: 0.676kg ISBN: 9780762412754ISBN 10: 0762412755 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 26 February 2002 Recommended Age: 4-8 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsClassic Comics return in this uninspired adaptation of Stevenson's rollicking pirate tale. The storyline is faithful-perhaps too faithful-to the original text; presented mostly in dull boxes of first-person narration, it plods glacially for a full third of the work, until young Jim Hawkins finally boards the Hispaniola. His subsequent terrifying adventure certainly speeds up the pace, but the black-and-white artwork, while realistic and finely detailed, remains frustratingly static; moody and atmospheric, it seems better suited to Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The shipboard details and contemporary accoutrements appear accurate and painstakingly researched, but the characters are sketchy and hard to distinguish behind the inky noir shadows and strained perspectives. Occasional images of startling beauty and subtle power testify to Hamilton's talent; it's a pity he didn't trust them to carry the story. (Graphic novel. 8+) (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationRobert Louis Stevenson (1854-1894) was a Scottish essayist, novelist, and poet best known for romantic adventure stories such as Treasure Island (1883), Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) and Kidnapped (1886). Steve Zorn is a former editor of Running Press. He has written other children's classics (Courage) in the 9.98 format such as The Classic Book of Best-loved Bedtime Stories; Mostly Ghostly; Eight Spooky Tales to Chill Your Bones; Mostly Monsters; Eight Terrifying Tales to Tingle Your Spine; and Start Exploring[trademark] Masterpieces. N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) was an American illustrator and painter. His best known illustrations are for Stevenson's novels (Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Black Arrow) and an edition of Robin Hood. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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