Written at a second- and third-grade level, these hi-lo volumes encourage young adults reading below grade level to enjoy the classics. These retellings of stories from the 1800s forego the period's colloquialisms, while maintaining authenticity through costuming and artifacts. . . .A quality foray into the classics, these are a good choice for libraries serving hi-lo readers, as well as fans of graphic retellings.-- VOYA