*****Please check out an app called Library Pass, available on both Google Play and Apple Apps. This app provides access to almost all the books listed below, with no wait time for any titles. You can read them conveniently on a tablet. Please use this app with your student(s), as the app has all age ranges for different graphic novels. 

I'm thrilled to see your interest in this class! As a fellow book lover, I understand that classic literature can sometimes feel daunting. That's why I've designed this class – to make these timeless stories more enjoyable and accessible by using graphic novels. I hope this unique approach will inspire you to delve into classic literature with confidence and excitement.

Graphic novels are like comic books that tell the stories of classic books. They provide a quicker, more engaging way to get into these stories, helping you familiarize yourself with the characters and plots before reading the complete classic novels later.

Remember, graphic novels in this class serve as a stepping stone to the original books. They don't replace the originals but provide a visual and narrative guide, making it easier to understand when you read the full versions. In our class, we'll slow down and discuss the stories in detail. We'll explore themes, new vocabulary, settings, plots, and more. This will enhance your understanding of the original books. The illustrations in the graphic novels will help you remember the story and its key elements.

I've included the ISBN for each book we'll read, making it easier for you to find the exact book you need. You can order these books online, visit your local bookstore, or borrow them from your library. If you have any trouble finding a book, don't hesitate to let me know, and I'll assist you in getting it. Your classic reading journey should be as smooth as possible.

To get the most out of our class, I encourage you to read the assigned books before we meet each week. This way, you'll be fully prepared to join in our discussions and understand the material better. Your preparation will not only enhance your learning experience but also boost your confidence in the class.

---- Title with an asterisk are not on Library Pass ----

Week of September 2: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. 
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500024 

Week of September 9: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 149650030X

Week of September 16: Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500229

Week of September 23: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496503805
 
Week of September 30: War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500377

The month of October will be some Horror Classics:

Week of October 7: Dracula by Bram Stoker
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500326
  
Week of October 14: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500288

Week of October 21: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500350

Week of October 28: Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500318

Week of November 4: Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500369

Week of November 11: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496503791

Week of November 18: The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1598898876

No Class Week of November 25.

Week of December 2: The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1474751369

Week of December 9: *Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Publisher: Campfire
ISBN: 9789380028569

Week of December 16: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496503783

No Class Week of December 23 and December 30.

The Month of January will be Mythology Month.

Week of January 6: The Aeneid - Greek Mythology by Virgil
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 149656118X

Week of January 13: The Iliad - Greek Mythology by Homer
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496555848

Week of January 20: The Odyssey - Greek Mythology
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 149655583X

Week of January 27: Adventures of Hercules
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500385

Week of February 3: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500253 

Week of February 10: *Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Publisher: Classical Comics
ISBN: 1906332606

No Class Week of February 17 - Winter Break

Week of February 24: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500296

For March, we will look at Classics with Women as the Protagonist.

Week of March 3: *Coraline: The Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman
ISBN: 0060825456

Week of March 10: *The Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Graphic Retelling of The Secret Garden by Ivy Noelle Weir
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
ISBN: 0316459704

Week of March 17: *Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 144947960X

Week of March 24: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500407
 
Week of March 31: *Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: a Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Terciero
ISBN: 0316522880

Week of April 7: *Call of the Wild by Jack London
Publisher: Campfire
ISBN: 9789380028330

Week of April 14: *The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Publisher: Usborne
ISBN: 1474968864

Week of April 21: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496500334

Week of April 28: Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 1496555791

This month, we will be looking at classics that Disney did.

Week of May 5: Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496500245

Week of May 12: The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
ISBN: 1434215849

Week of May 19: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 149650027X

Week of May 26: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496503813