This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic vampire tale of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A perfect introduction to the well-loved legend, it is ideal for adults to read with children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Please note that due to some scary parts in places, content may not be suitable for very young or sensitive readers.
Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania for what he thinks is a simple business meeting with a new client. Instead, he encounters the strange and sinister Count Dracula. There will be a battle between good and evil, but who will prevail?
Beautiful new illustrations throughout and a gorgeous larger format with ribbon marker bring the excitement of this classic story to a new generation of children.
This book is part of a book series called Award Essential Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 8+ years.
There are 432 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Award Publications Ltd .
Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 - 20 April 1912) was an Irish author best known for his gothic novel, "Dracula". Kelly McKain writes for all ages from tots to teens, including The Fairy House and the Totally Lucy series. www. kellymckain. co. uk. Katy Jackson studied illustration at Loughborough University. Katy works from her studio in Wimbledon.
This book contains the following story:
Dracula
He is deathly pale. His fingernails are cut to sharp points. His teeth protrude menacingly from his mouth in clouds of rancid breath Yet even Count Draculas unnerving appearance and the frightened reaction of the local peasants fail to warn Jonathan Harker, a young man from England, about his host. Little does Jonathan know that this is a land where babies are snatched for their blood and wolves howl menacingly from the forest, where reality is far more frightening than superstition. Whats more, its going to be up to him to stop the worlds most bloodthirsty predator
