Young stowaway Jim Hawkinsthrows in his lot with pirates Black Dog, Blind Pew, and the unforgettable Long John Silverin this manga-style retelling ofRobert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story. Jim, overly romantic about life on the high seas,is unprepared for the frightening events ahead, including mutiny and an armed battle that posesa grim dilemma: should his loyalty lie with Captain Smollettor Long John Silver?
About the Manga Literary Classics series:
Combining the exciting graphics of manga style with classic stories, these beloved worksby literary icons areaccessibleandentertaining to today's children, as well as educational---each story is accompanied by atime line that puts the story's events in historical perspective. Visually stunning, this series is a beautifully updatedversion of yesterday's literary comics, sure to hook young readers on theseperennial classics and thewritten word. Manga, one of the fastest growing segments of children's literature, isincredibly popular amongst school-age children and lends itself exceptionally well to the vivid stories in this series.