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Classics Retold: Dracula
Series: Classics Retold
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Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires... can he...
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Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience.
In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires... can he be stopped before it's too late?
Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia-friendly font. Extra features include a short biography of Bram Stoker, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.
Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Series: Classics Retold
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Pre-orderClassics Retold: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, three explorers are taken captive aboard the world's first submarine where they encounter incredible sights... from deep-sea monsters to hidden sunken cities. But will they ever escape? Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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Classics Retold: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, three explorers are taken captive aboard the world's first submarine where they encounter incredible sights ... from deep-sea monsters to hidden sunken cities. But will they ever escape? Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Pre-orderClassics Retold: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, a professor of geology enlists his nephew and a young guide to accompany him on an incredible journey down through a volcano into a hidden underground world... Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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Classics Retold: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story, based on Jules Verne's original text, a professor of geology enlists his nephew and a young guide to accompany him on an incredible journey down through a volcano into a hidden underground world. Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Classics Retold: Dracula
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires... can he be stopped before it's too late? Enter the world of literary classics with these...HardbackSold Out -
Classics Retold: Dracula
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires... can he be stopped before it's too late? Enter the world of literary classics with these...PaperbackSold Out -
Classics Retold: Oliver Twist
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charles Dickens's original text, a young orphan named Oliver is cruelly treated in a Victorian London workhouse before unwittingly being taken in by a gang of unruly pickpockets. Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers....PaperbackSold Out -
Classics Retold: Oliver Twist
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charles Dickens' original text, a young orphan named Oliver is cruelly treated in a Victorian London workhouse before unwittingly being taken in by a gang of unruly pickpockets... Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers....HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781445197654
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lia Visirin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Mick Gowar (Author)
Mick has written or edited more than 100 books for children and young people. He visits schools, libraries, colleges and festivals throughout the UK and abroad to give readings, performances and lead workshops.Lia Visirin (Illustrator) Lia was born in a small town in Transylvania, Romania, where she now lives with her husband and lots of house plants. She has a BA in traditional graphic arts, but she is a self taught children's books illustrator. She discovered her passion for children's illustrations very early on. Later, she started working on children's magazines with a local publishing house and knew she wanted to continue on this route. Presently, she works with renowned publishers from all over the world like Walker Books , Usborne, Harper Collins and many more. Lia gets inspiration from nature, old photographs and childhood memories. Her style has beautiful color palettes and lots of details, which transform into wonderfully whimsical illustrations.Also by Mick Gowar
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Classics Retold: Dracula
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires... can he be stopped before it's too late? Enter the world of literary classics with these...PaperbackSold Out
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