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Product Description Discover the world's best stories, retold as exciting graphic novels. Re-envisioned with dynamic, full-color illustrations and simplified language and plots that retain the heart of the timeless original, these books will hook reluctant readers and immerse them in history's most famous tales. Each comic book features background information about the classic text and its author, plus discussion questions, writing prompts, and a glossary, making it a perfect introduction for students. Book Description • Full-color graphic novels safe for kids • Comic book format makes it easy to introduce even the most reluctant readers to classic literature • Learn more with extra information about the original text and its author • Discussion questions and writing prompts to encourage analysis and critical thinking About the Author Eric Fein is a freelance author of more than 40 fiction and nonfiction books and graphic novels. His books for Capstone include "Impossible Victory: The Battle of Stalingrad", "D-Day: The Battle for Normandy", and "Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War I".Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, on December 30, 1865. He is best known for his short story collections The Jungle Book, published in 1894, and Just So Stories, published in 1902. He wrote a variety of other short stories, including 'Kim' and 'The Man Who Would Be King,' and many poems. In 1907, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first English-language writer and youngest person to win the award. On January 18, 1936, he died in London at age 70.The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well