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Moby Dick - Kid Classics: The Classic Edition Reimagined Just-for-Kids!
Now the classic novel by Herman Melville is an illustrated storybook perfect for kids! Kid Classics: Moby Dick is full of adventure and excitement!
Herman Melville was a sailor before he was a famous author, and he pulled from his seafaring experience when he wrote Moby Dick; Or, the Whale in 1851. Now, here is the fun new just-for-kids version of Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick, abridged and retold while remaining true to Melville’s original text. It’s a story that you can’t put down: The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest to get revenge on Moby Dick, the legendary giant white sperm whale who bit off his leg! With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He also worked as a schoolteacher, clerk, and sailor, and his writing was not well known at the time of his death; however, in years since Moby Dick has become known as one of the greatest novels of all time.
Herman Melville was a sailor before he was a famous author, and he pulled from his seafaring experience when he wrote Moby Dick; Or, the Whale in 1851. Now, here is the fun new just-for-kids version of Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick, abridged and retold while remaining true to Melville’s original text. It’s a story that you can’t put down: The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest to get revenge on Moby Dick, the legendary giant white sperm whale who bit off his leg! With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He also worked as a schoolteacher, clerk, and sailor, and his writing was not well known at the time of his death; however, in years since Moby Dick has become known as one of the greatest novels of all time.
144 pages, Hardcover
Published July 26, 2022
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September 30, 2026
Men seek adventure, not revenge.
It’s clear Melville intended biblical references such as Ahab, Ishmael, Elijah, and Jeroboam.
Ahab sought the very thing that would bring death and destruction upon himself and his crew.
It’s clear Melville intended biblical references such as Ahab, Ishmael, Elijah, and Jeroboam.
Ahab sought the very thing that would bring death and destruction upon himself and his crew.
September 4, 2023
"The book is interesting because it is adventure story. it is about a young man Ishamel going with captain Abah to catch the great white whale. the great white whale ate the captain's leg so the captain wants to do revenge on him. They shoot him few times but the whale didn't give up. The whale had enough and went straight to the whaling ship. he cracked it into pieces and the crew was lost in the ocean. Ishamel luckily found a ship but he had no clue about the crew. It was surprising end for me I think this book is for people who like action stories and adventure."
- Sunwoo K., 5A
- Sunwoo K., 5A
April 9, 2024
Owen gives it 5 stars! It was a fun tale and a shocking ending he says.
January 5, 2026
Map, illustrations… helpful and brings story to life.
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