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"From the discovery of a strange parchment in an old book to the fantastic descent through a dormant volcano into a subterranean world of danger and beauty, A Journey to the Center of the Earth is as wonderfully entertaining today as when it was first published. One of Jules Verne's finest novels, its unique combination of "hard" science and vivid imagination helped establish this brilliant Frenchman as the father of modern science fiction. A high-tension...
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First published in 1886, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is author Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of man's inner struggle between good and evil. The novella revolves around the investigation by London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson, concerning the association between his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and the evil, morally corrupt Edward Hyde, to whom Jekyll has recently willed his estate.
Through the use of a magic potion, Dr. Jekyll, who nurtured a belief...
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The most beloved and oft-adapted work by Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow follows a love triangle in the New York countryside in 1790. Sleepy Hollow, a supposedly haunted glen on the outskirts of Tarry Town, is home to a particularly ghoulish fiend - the Headless Horseman - who is said to be the specter of a fallen soldier. Ichabod Crane, a schoolmaster from Connecticut, competes with local hero Abraham 'Brom Bones' Van Brunt for the...
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The classic tale of the bizarre Carpathian count, who drank human blood to stay alive, and the Englishman who knew his secret.
5) Frankenstein
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A young scientist has created a living being out of dead flesh and bone. His creation, however, turns out to be a frightful monster! Now, Victor Frankenstein must stop his creation before the monster's loneliness turns to violence. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and...
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A young man's quest for eternal youth and beauty ends in scandal, depravity and death. Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The picture of Dorian Gray was a...
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The Phantom of the Opera (1910) is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. Originally serialized in Le Galois, the novel was inspired by legends revolving around the Paris Opera from the early nineteenth century. Originally, a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Despite its lack of success relative to Leroux's other novels, The Phantom of the Opera has become legendary through several...
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In the depths of the sea exists an ancient treasure. Anyone who comes in contact with it is overcome with greed. For centuries, this treasure has been hoarded deep below the ocean's surface. To steal it, one has to get past the creature! One group's quest for the cursed riches is retold in this striking graphic novel adaptation of H.P. Lovelace's character the Creature From the Black Lagoon. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers...
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With an all-new illustrations, experience this classic pioneering tale of science fiction by H.G. Wells.
West Sussex. A mysterious man in a long-sleeved trench coat, gloves, and a wide-brimmed hat arrives at Mr. and Mrs. Hall's inn. His face is almost entirely concealed (much like most of his personality and identity), except for a fake pink nose. He keeps to himself, working in his rooms during the day, only leaving at night.
Griffin's peculiar...
10) Mummy
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In ancient Egypt, Queen Tera had herself mummified and she swore she would return to life. During an expedition to Egypt in 1947, Abel Trelawney and John Corbeck uncovered her tomb. Today, all is ready for her return. Tera's quest to fulfill her promise is brought into shocking detail in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic...
11) Werewolf
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In the town of Dredsad, the people have a horrible problem. A female vampire named Wandessa is attacking the town. What was once a beautiful and bustling village has turned into one that is cursed. Now, the villagers' only hope lies in a single man--the ravenous Werewolf! This action-packed adventure is now a monster-filled graphic novel adaptation. A history of werewolves and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic...
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It takes much deception, betrayal, and madness to commit a murder. Even more madness to cover up that murder. In this haunting tale we follow the detailed planning involved to rid the world of an Evil Eye. Will the beating of the tell-tale heart reveal the truth to the police? Find out in this striking graphic novel adaptation.
13) Body-snatcher
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In 1815, a young medical student discovers that the corpses he and his peers examine in anatomy class are gotten by suspicious means. Soon, the young man finds himself an accomplice to murder! He helps dispose of the body and is soon helping procure the more specimen. This haunting adventure is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8.
14) Call of Cthulhu
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When Francis Wayland Thurston inherited his uncle's personal papers, he discovered a chilling mystery in one of the files. His uncle had interviewed several people around the world who were having strange dreams of a dark city. A voice called to each of them-called them to Cthulhu! This haunting tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8.
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On his deathbed, Montresor tells a chilling tale of revenge from fifty years before. He relates how he tricked a man named Fortunato, who had dishonored him. He convinced Fortunato to follow him to examine a cask of fine wine. In the wine cellar, he proceeded to encase the man in a false wall for eternity. This chilling tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades...
16) Moonlit Road
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One night while walking home, Joel Hetman's father sees something in the moonlit road. Then, he disappears. Next, we hear from Caspar Grattan, who recounts what little memory he has of his past-a past that includes murder. Finally, the late Julia Hetman relates how she came to haunt that very moonlit road. This haunting tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8....
17) Raven
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Once upon a midnight dreary, a man was disturbed by a tapping. He searched for the source of the noise to find a stately raven outside his window. The raven flew inside, perched above his door, and repeated one word-Nevermore. This horrifying tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8.
18) Wendigo
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A hunting trip in the Canadian wilderness takes a bad turn when one of the hunting party disappears. Young Simpson tracks the missing hunter to find his tracks mysteriously change. They now look like the supernatural being of native lore-the Wendigo! The hunters find Défago but it may be too late for him. This horrifying tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades...
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