Books in Classic Graphic Novel Collection series

A ghastly green figure with bolts in its neck lurches toward a helpless victim. It's Frankenstein! Popular culture transformed Mary Shelley's infamous character into a cartoonish caricature. In fact, many people are surprised to learn that Frankenstein isn't the name of the fictional monster at all, but the name of its creator, Victor Frankenstein. It's time to revisit this gothic tale through the eerie pages of this beautifully illustrated graphic novel. Readers of all levels will love the exquisite images and engrossing plot and be inspired to further explore the world of classic literature.

Classic literature can seem daunting to even the biggest bookworms. In this inviting set, the most electrifying works of fiction are transformed into graphic novels certain to delight and engage even the most reluctant readers. They'll be spellbound by suspenseful tales featuring Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein's monster, and Dracula, and they'll be captivated by the striking illustrations of esteemed artist Anthony Williams. Readers will discover why today's writers continue to turn to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker for inspiration for movies, books, and television shows. Features include: Provides an enticing and approachable introduction to important classic works of fiction. Carefully selected, achievable text from the original works gives readers opportunities to learn new vocabulary. Supports reading and comprehending literature, which is an essential part of the English Language Arts Common Core standards.

Kate Chopins novel, a landmark work of early feminism, is seen as a pre-cursor to the works of American novelists such as William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. The upper-class Creole society of New Orleans and the Southern Louisiana coast at the end of the 19th century is brought to audio in a stirring performance by Academy Award-winning actress Kim Basinger. Edna Pontellier, vacationing for the summer with her family on Grand Isle, has a great desire to find and live fully within her true self. However, her struggle to reconcile her unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century South brings the story to a tragic conclusion. With a blend of realistic narrative, incisive social commentary, and psychological complexity, The Awakening is the first in a tradition that would culminate in the modern masterpieces of Flannery OConnor, Eudora Welty, and Tennessee Williams. The Awakening is part of Audibles A-List Collection, featuring the worlds most celebrated actors narrating distinguished works of literature that each star had a hand in selecting.