Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.
This book features in the following series: Graphic Fiction, Graphic Fiction Graphic Revolve, Graphic Revolve .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 72 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2009 by Pearson Education Limited .
Carl Bowen is a father, husband, and writer living in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He has published a handful of novels, short stories, and comics. For Stone Arch Books and Capstone, Carl has retold 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea (by Jules Verne), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (by Robert Louis Stevenson), The Jungle Book (by Rudyard Kipling), "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" (from A Thousand and One Nights), Julius Caesar (by William Shakespeare), and The Murders in the Rue Morgue (by Edgar Allan Poe). Carl's novel, Shadow Squadron: Elite Infantry, earned a starred review from Kirkus Book Reviews. Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U. S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where, in his youth, he wrote stories about robots conquering the Moon and trolls lumbering around in the woods behind his parent's house - and the fact that the trolls were hunting for little boys had nothing to do with Blake's pesky younger brothers. Later, he moved to Minnesota to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Since graduating, Blake has written more than forty books for children, including retellings of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the Perseus and Medusa myth. Most recently, he's working on graphic novels for Sports Illustrated Kids and writing stories about superheroes. Donald Lemke works as a children's book editor. He has written dozens of all-age comics and children's books for Capstone, HarperCollins, Running Press, and more. Donald lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his brilliant wife, Amy, toddling toddler, Cleo, and a not-so-golden retriever named Paulie. Davis Worth Miller and Katherine McLean Brevard are a married couple living and working together in North Carolina. They are both full-time writers. Miller has written several best-selling books including The Tao of Muhammad Ali. He is now working on his memoir and several other novels with his wife.
This book has the following chapters: Introducing. (Cast of Characters) Chapter 1: Falling Star Chapter 2: From Inside the Cylinder Chapter 3: The War Begins Chapter 4: The Battle for London Chapter 5: Prisoners! Chapter 6: The Invisible Fighters
This book contains the following story:
The War of the Worlds
"The War of the Worlds" is a classic science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1897. It tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth and the ensuing struggle for survival by the human race. Here's a plot summary:
Setting: The novel is set in late 19th-century England.
Plot:
Introduction: The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist (often referred to as the "Narrator") who is a writer and philosopher. He is living in Woking, a town in England, and begins to notice strange astronomical occurrences, such as mysterious eruptions on the surface of Mars.
The Martian Arrival: One night, a series of cylindrical objects crash-land on Earth near Woking. From these cylinders emerge Martian tripods—gigantic, three-legged war machines that are equipped with advanced technology and weaponry. The Martians quickly establish a beachhead, and it becomes clear that they are intent on conquering Earth.
Martian Invasion: The Martians begin their assault on humanity, using their tripods to fire heat rays and deadly black smoke. The military and civilians are caught off guard, and chaos ensues as the Martians advance, destroying everything in their path.
Flight and Survival: The protagonist's brother and a curate narrowly escape the initial Martian attack. They witness the devastation caused by the Martians and join the throngs of refugees fleeing the area. The protagonist's journey becomes a harrowing tale of survival and witnessing the breakdown of human society in the face of the invasion.
Encounters with Martians: Along the way, the protagonist witnesses the brutality of the Martians as they capture and experiment on humans. He also encounters other survivors and witnesses the desperate struggle of humanity against the seemingly invincible alien invaders.
The Red Weed: The Martians begin to terraform Earth to suit their own needs, introducing a strange and invasive red weed that takes over the landscape. This is a symbol of the Martians' intent to transform Earth into a new habitat.
The End of the Invasion: The climax of the novel occurs when the Martians are ultimately defeated by an unseen and deadly pathogen to which they have no immunity. Their advanced technology is no match for Earth's microbes. As the Martians succumb to the disease, the tripods cease to function, and humanity begins to rebuild.
Conclusion: The novel ends with the protagonist reuniting with his wife and returning to a world forever changed by the Martian invasion. He reflects on the vulnerability of humanity and the significance of Earth's survival against the odds.
"The War of the Worlds" is not only a thrilling science fiction novel but also a commentary on the fragility of human civilization and the idea that even the most advanced technology can be defeated by nature. It remains a classic work in the science fiction genre.
The format of these retellings provides a gateway to otherwise daunting works of literature...Once in the hands of developing readers, they may open the doors to the masterful works on which they are based.A" Joel Bangilan, School Library Journal, January 2007
