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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2015 | Grades 5-8
Gr 5–8—Williams introduces the characters and plot of Hugo's classic novel in 15 short chapters presented in comic strip format with brief narrative text placed beneath each cartoon illustration. Characters' own comments appear in speech balloons within the cartoon frames. This is the story of Jean Valjean, who leaves prison a bitter man after having served 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread; Valjean's honorable treatment by the Bishop of Digne after he steals the man's silverware; his remorse after taking a young boy's only coin; and his decision to spend...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Colorful detail and an adroit comic-book layout make this retelling especially charming and eminently humane. Along the borders of e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
