“Call me Ishmael”. Specially adapted for young readers this version of Herman Melville’s masterpiece catches the drama of his compelling story.
In the company of young Ishmael, we meet the crew of the Pequod and set sail under Captain Ahab on the extraordinary journey that ends in that fatal confrontation with the white whale, Moby Dick. The language is clear and straightforward but still conveys the strangeness and wonder of Melville’s story. Black and white illustrations add to the appeal and there are useful footnotes to explain nautical terms and other vocabulary that will be unfamiliar to its audience.
An adapted and illustrated edition of Herman Melville's Moby Dick - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!
Ishmael is looking for work at sea and joins Captain Ahab and his crew aboard the magnificent ship, the Pequod. Here Ishmael hears stories of the dangerous white whale - Moby Dick. When Ahab seeks revenge on the creature that took his leg, will the crew survive their fateful encounter? Or will this be another cautionary tale to be passed through the ages?
About The American Classics Children's Collection: From fancy parties with Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the monstrous white whale Moby Dick - discover 10 iconic American classics adapted for children aged 7+.
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine.
