Moby Dick
Classic Comics
Chiqui de la Fuente Books
Chiqui de la Fuente left an indelible mark on the comics world with his distinctive style, often likened to the Belgian school. After a period in Argentina, he returned to Spain to launch a prolific career in comic illustration. He became renowned for his humorous illustrations and iconic series like 'Hector' and 'Oliver', which defined his creative output. His talent for adapting literary classics into visual narratives highlights his versatility and profound storytelling abilities.
Ostrov pokladů : Obr. příběh podle Roberta Louise Stevensona
- 43 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Komiksová adaptace pro děti slavného dobrodružného díla Roberta Louise Stevensona.
Today is Wednesday 2nd October. If I am back in this very room in the Reform Club on Saturday 21st December by eight forty-five in the evening, I win. Phileas Fogg bets a small fortune that he can go round the world in eighty days a huge sum of money in 1872, worth more than a million pounds today.When he sets off on his amazing journey with his clever servant, Passepartout, they cannot afford the slightest delay. Will the two travelers have time to help Princess Aouda, when the brave and beautiful young woman is threatened with a cruel fate?Detective Fix believes that Mr Fogg is a bank robber, and plans to arrest him. Will that be the end of Phileas Fogg s chance to save his fortune?Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the world s greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.
Treasure Island
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
This lovely hardcover edition conjures up marvelous visions of Carroll's fantasy world. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolors, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. Available for sale in the United States only.
