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Name: Moby Dick
Author: Shirley Bogart

This edition offers a special, adapted version of Herman Melville’s famous novel, *Moby‑Dick*. Edited, abridged, and simplified for younger audiences by Shirley Bogart, it preserves the core narrative while simplifying language and breathing new life into the classic. Illustrated and compact, the book is part of the Illustrated Classic Edition series by Moby Books, making Melville’s adventure on the high seas accessible and engaging for children and juvenile readers.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Shirley Bogart

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