To Kill a Mockingbird

Jem and his sister, Scout, are forced out of the cocoon of a secure and happy childhood. When they spread their wings they find their world is not as they supposed, and under the tranquil surface there is much that is ugly. In the space of two and a half years they have to deal with prejudice, injustice, racism and the killing of an innocent man. Then there is the murder-- This version of Harper Lee's To kill a mockingbird uses a unique graphic format to tell the story while retaining the author's original words. The illustrations are linked to key text extracts and topic-based discussion points to help students develop a clear understanding of the novel and its main themes.--From publisher description.