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Tales of Mystery and Imagination


Classics

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No. of pages 160

Published: 2007

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These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story. This title is perfect for enthusiastic young readers, who will be mesmerised by these stories and encouraged to pursue an interest in literature. A new title to the series, "Huckleberry Finn" tells of the adventures of Huckleberry Finn and his companion Jim, as they travel down the Mississippi river before the American Civil War. Nine of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales of terror are retold in this new edition of "Tales of Mystery and Imagination".

 

This book features in the following series: Classics, Usborne Classics Retold .

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.

This book is in the following series:

Classics
This Classics series provides an accessible route into our rich literary heritage. It showcases powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time - Oliver Twist,Black Beauty,Macbeth,Wuthering Heights adapted by top children's authorsto ensure the stories are accessible to younger readers. The books fall within book bands dark blue and dark red.

Usborne Classics Retold
These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story.

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