Invisible Man (Classic Fiction)

Description

The World's best stories are retold in dynamic graphic novel form. Well known villains and heroes take new shape while staying true to their original authors. Bold cutting-edge artists create daring perspective and add excitement to adventures that range from medieval England to the pirate-haunted South Seas.These re-visioned classics will hook today's graphic novel fans and thrust them face-to-face with some of history's most famous authors. They are ideal for the reluctant reader.

Herbert George Wells was born on September 21, 1866, in England. At age 7, he suffered a broken leg. While resting his injury, Wells started reading books. As he grew older, he continued to enjoy reading and school. At 14, young Wells quit school to help his struggling family. Fortunately, he received a scholarship in 1883 and began studying science at a school in London. Soon after, Wells started writing. Some of his works, like The War of the Worlds, combine his love for storytelling and science.

Gr 7 Up-Wells's simple stories are surefire hits. Is time travel possible? What would it be like to be invisible? These slim versions of the classics provide both the mind-bending plots-although slightly edited, such as a twist ending in The Time Machine-and also some discussion questions and writing prompts. The artwork and paneling are slightly oversize, hinting at a younger audience, but the coloring and lettering have that familiar computer-enhanced sleekness comic readers know well by now. Because of the simplified texts and the slimness of the volumes, these titles are great choices for boosting the reading interests and skills of reluctant readers.-- "School Library Journal"