Book cover for The Phantom of the Opera for Kids: Illustrated Abridged Children Classic English Novel with Review Questions by Gaston LeRoux

The Phantom of the Opera for Kids: Illustrated Abridged Children Classic English Novel with Review Questions

2021 Released
240 Pages
4-6 Hours
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Wonder House BooksISBN 9789354403484
Step behind the curtain of the Paris Opera House with The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, a beautifully illustrated abridged classic for readers ages 8+. This haunting tale follows Christine Daaé, a gifted young singer whose rising career becomes entangled with the mysterious Phantom who hides within the opera house and watches her from the shadows.

Adapted in accessible, age-appropriate language, this edition introduces young readers to a timeless blend of mystery, Gothic fiction, romance, music, and suspense. Captivating illustrations bring the grand opera house, hidden passageways, and memorable characters to life, while review questions and a helpful glossary support deeper understanding of the story.

Key Features

  • An illustrated abridged retelling of Gaston Leroux's Gothic classic.
  • Follows Christine Daaé and the mysterious Phantom through a story of music, obsession, secrecy, and suspense.
  • Features vivid illustrations that bring the Paris Opera House and its characters to life.
  • Includes a glossary and chapter-end review questions to support comprehension.
  • Uses simplified language designed to make classic literature more accessible to young readers.

Reading Benefits
  • Introduces readers to classic Gothic literature and mystery fiction.
  • Supports vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and fluency.
  • Encourages discussion about love, identity, choices, jealousy, and consequences.
  • Builds appreciation for dramatic storytelling, character development, and literary classics.

Perfect For
  • Readers ages 8+ who enjoy mystery, suspense, music, and classic stories.
  • Parents and educators looking for illustrated classics, abridged novels, Gothic fiction, and English literature books for kids.
  • Independent reading, classroom literature programs, guided reading, and school libraries.
  • Birthdays, holidays, and thoughtful book gifts for young readers who enjoy dramatic and mysterious stories.

Gaston LeRoux

Gaston Leroux was a French journalist, short-story writer, and novelist, and is most famous for his acclaimed novel, The Phantom of the Opera. A student of law, Leroux turned to journalism after spending his inheritance on a lavish lifestyle. Over a decade of work as a court reporter and theatre critic for the L'Écho de Paris served as inspiration for his series of successful detective novels featuring Joseph Rouletabille, an amateur sleuth, and Leroux's contributions to the French detective genre are considered as significant as those of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Leroux died in 1927.

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