Classic Comix Moby Dick

by Tom Ratliff

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. Melvilles 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.

Paperback

First published March 31, 2010

About the author

Tom teaches Connecticut History and Principles of Education at Central Connecticut State University. He also teaches in the Online Program for the Community Colleges of Connecticut. He is currently writing a book about Connecticut history for middle school-aged students. With Carole B. Shmurak he is the co-author of the Matty Trescott novels—a six-book series set in the Civil War era under the pseudonym Carroll Thomas.