Moby Dick, Paperback Book, By: Tom Ratliff

Age range 8+The story is narrated by Ishmael, a young man whose dreams of adventure become a nightmare as he unwittingly joins a doomed whaling ship led by an insane captain seeking revenge. Melville's masterpiece is simplified and retold at an exciting and fast moving pace to retain interest. Specially commissioned full colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience.