Real Reads: Set 3
This series revisits some of literature's most beloved and complex characters through brilliantly retold renditions that allow younger readers exposure to these great works. From the mischief and adventures of boyfriend friends Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in early 1800s Missouri to the gothic romances of Jane Eyre and Cathy Moreland in the moors and abbeys of Europe, these characters are sure to ignite a love for classic fiction. Each book is delightfully illustrated and includes a character list for easy reference.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Real Reads"The opening spreads in these retellings introduce main characters through short descriptions accompanied by small portraits. Color-pencil illustrations scattered throughout the narratives take the place of lengthy descriptions in the original works. Tavner carefully re-creates the original plots and characters as well as the authors' styles. Editor's notes provide background information on the stories and explain the process of retelling a classic, which includes omitting some subplots and details, combining some events, and changing dialogue to allow ease in reading. Short lists of related movies and discussions of themes and style will spark interest in the originals. Clarifying the plot and character interactions, these retellings are good introductions to the novels."
--School Library Journal
