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Kidnapped

or, The Lad with the Silver Button

The Graphic Novel

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Introduction by Margot Livesey
Edited by Barry Menikoff

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Introduction by Margot Livesey
Edited by Barry Menikoff

By Robert Louis Stevenson

By Robert Louis Stevenson

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Naresh Kumar
Adapted by Mark Jones

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Naresh Kumar
Adapted by Mark Jones

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Rowland Hilder

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrated by Rowland Hilder

By Robert Louis Stevenson

By Robert Louis Stevenson

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Jim Weiss

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Jim Weiss

Part of Modern Library Classics

Part of Campfire Graphic Novels

Part of Everyman’s Library Children’s Classics Series

Paperback $12.00

Jul 10, 2001 | 432 Pages

Mass Market Paperback $4.95

Jan 01, 1982 | 288 Pages

Paperback $9.99

Mar 15, 2011 | 72 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $15.95

Sep 27, 1994 | 340 Pages

Ebook $1.99

Feb 26, 2008 | 288 Pages

Audiobook Download $18.00

Feb 08, 2011 | 519 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Kidnapped

    A finely honed, stirring adventure about the orphan David Balfour, who is kidnapped by his villainous uncle and escapes through the Scottish highlands, only to become involved in the Scottish struggle for independence. This edition features a new introduction by Margot Livesey.

    About Kidnapped

    Acclaimed by Henry James as Robert Louis Stevenson’s best novel, Kidnapped achieves what Stevenson called, “the particular crown and triumph of the artist…not simply to convince, but to enchant.”

    Spirited, romantic, and full of danger, Kidnapped is Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic of high adventure. Beloved by generations, it is the saga of David Balfour, a young heir whose greedy uncle connives to do him out of his inherited fortune and plots to have him seized and sold into slavery. But honor, loyalty, and courage are rewarded; the orphan and castaway survives kidnapping and shipwreck, is rescued by a daredevil of a rogue, and makes a thrilling escape to freedom across the wild highlands of Scotland.

    About Kidnapped

    It took an epic journey to get back to where he started from…

    Arriving at his Uncle’s house, David Balfour expects a warm welcome, a hearty meal and friendly conversation.
    Instead he is jailed, kidnapped, lost at sea, falsely accused of murder and finds himself on the run with a smuggler called Alan Breck.

    All that David wants is to return to his Uncle’s home and exact revenge, but the path that leads him there will be fraught with terror and danger.

    Join David as he fights to survive on a desert island, and journeys through the wild Highlands of Scotland encountering notorious outlaws and other strange characters.

    Written by the author of Treasure Island (also published by Campfire), Kidnapped has enchanted readers since its first publication in 1886. Based on a true story, Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless adventure classic is now available to readers of all ages.

    About Kidnapped

    Seventeen-year-old David Balfour’s villainous uncle has him kidnapped in order to steal his inheritance. David escapes only to fall into the dangerous company of rebels who are resisting British redcoats in the Scottish highlands.  

    About Kidnapped

    Seventeen-year-old David Balfour’s villainous uncle has him kidnapped in order to steal his inheritance. David escapes only to fall into the dangerous company of rebels who are resisting British redcoats in the Scottish highlands.  

    About Kidnapped

    Seventeen-year-old David Balfour’s villainous uncle has him kidnapped in order to steal his inheritance. David escapes only to fall into the dangerous company of rebels who are resisting British redcoats in the Scottish highlands.  

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    About Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

    About Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

    About Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

    About Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

    About Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

    Product Details

    Category: Fiction Classics | Suspense & Thriller

    Paperback | $12.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Jul 10, 2001 | 432 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780375757259

    Category: Fiction Classics | Suspense & Thriller

    Mass Market Paperback | $4.95
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Jan 01, 1982 | 288 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553212600

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Campfire
    Mar 15, 2011 | 72 Pages | 6-1/2 x 10-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9789380028521

    Category: Fiction Classics | Suspense & Thriller

    Hardcover | $15.95
    Published by Everyman’s Library
    Sep 27, 1994 | 340 Pages | 6 x 8 | ISBN 9780679436386

    Category: Fiction Classics | Suspense & Thriller

    Ebook | $1.99
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Feb 26, 2008 | 288 Pages | ISBN 9780553904673

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Teen & Young Adult | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Feb 08, 2011 | 519 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307916228

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    “I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature.”

    — Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)

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