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22) Frankenstein
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Retells the story of a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies who develops a mind of his own and learns to loathe himself and hate his creator.
28) The Odyssey
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"The ancient Greek hero Odysseus fought for nine long years in the terrible siege of Troy. Now, all he wants is to go home to his wife and son. But the voyage is long and perilous, and the god of the sea is his enemy. Will he ever see his home and family again?"--
30) Beowulf
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A graphic novel adaptation of the epic poem, Beowulf, about the legendary slayer of monsters and dragons.
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"When a naeive group of English settlers journeys through the untamed wilderness of 18th-century America, they quickly become victims of a hostile enemy attack. Their only hope of rescue lies with Hawkeye, an expert woodsman, and Uncas and Chingachgook, the last survivors of the Mohican tribe."--P. [4] of cover.
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"Antonio needs to borrow a huge sum of money to help out his friend Bassanio. Shylock, a rich banker, agrees to lend him the money--but if Antonio can't pay it back on time, the consequences will be terrible. Meanwhile, Bassanio is in love with the beautiful Portia--and he's not the only one..."--P. [4] of cover.
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Graphic classics volume 22
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"Twenty-three stories and poems by America's earliest black authors, illustrated by contemporary black artists including: authors, Langston Hughes [et al.]; adaptations, Alex Simmons, Christopher Priest, Mat Johnson; illustrators, Afua Richardson [et al.]"--Cover p. [4].
35) White Fang
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"In the icy wastes of the Klondike, a wolf cub is born. He must somehow survive cold, starvation, and deadly predators, but there is a much greater danger: man! Jack London's heartwarming tale of man and wolf is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format."--P. [4] of cover.
36) Oliver Twist
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The story of an orphan who was destined for a life of misery but after surviving years of neglect, hunger, and violence finds a good family to take care of him.
