The Count of Monte Cristo Contributor(s): Dumas, Alexandre (Author), Waterfield, Robin (Abridged by) |
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ISBN: 0140373535 ISBN-13: 9780140373530 Publisher: Puffin Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 1996 Click for more in this series: Puffin Classics |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories |
Dewey: FIC |
Age Level: 10-UP |
Grade Level: 5-UP |
Lexile Measure: 560 HL (High-Low) |
Series: Puffin Classics |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.34" W x 7.84" L (0.63 lbs) 396 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
Features: Abridged, Ikids, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Time 07/13/2009 pg. 57 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 50519 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison. His sole companion is the 'crazy' priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan, and a map to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo. When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as Count of Monte Cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil. |
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