Arianna Vairo Books

This is an abridged and illustrated version of the classic novel, for young readers. Ishmael, a young school teacher, signs up on a whaling ship to seek adventure. With his unexpected friend, Queequeg, a cannibal harpooner, he joins the Pequod, captained by the mysterious Ahab. But Ahab is only interested in seeking revenge upon the great white whale, Moby Dick, who took off Ahab's leg on an earlier trip. It's a hair-raising whale hung where Ishmael's search for adventure turns into a desperate wish to survive!

The story follows Monsieur Jourdain, a middle-class merchant who naively aspires to join the upper class, leading him to endure various humiliations while seeking guidance from unscrupulous instructors. His ambition makes him a target for a broke nobleman who exploits him for a lavish lifestyle. Caught in his schemes, Jourdain's wife and daughter navigate chaotic love affairs and a disruptive orchestra and ballet in their home. Ultimately, it is the resourceful servants who must restore order amid the comedic turmoil.