The Count of Monte Cristo : Illustrated Abridged Children Classic English Novel with Review Questions (Hardback)

About the Book

Thrown in prison for a crime he did not commit, Edmond Dantès spends fourteen years as a captive. During his confinement, he learns of a treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. Ripped away from his love, with a heart full of bitter revenge, Dantès escapes from prison, finds the treasure and vows to right the wrongs committed against him. Will Dantès be able to save himself, and condemn the guilty? Read this classic story supported by beautiful illustrations to find out. A quintessential classic for young readers! • Classic stories for children • Lovely illustrations • Inculcates reading habit among children • Builds vocabulary • Ignites imagination

About the Author
Alexandre Dumas was a French writer born in 1802 in Picardy, France. In 1822, Dumas began his literary career and started writing plays, which were well-received and successfully produced. In the 1840s he founded the Théâtre Historique in Paris which stood till 1863. A lot of his popular historical adventure novels, such as The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo and Twenty Years After, started off as periodic serials. He is one of the most widely read French authors and his works have been translated into several languages.