Don Quixote
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2024

Don Quixote

By Miguel de Cervantes, Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)

Part of the Classic Starts series

A knight battles imaginary foes, questioning reality and sanity in a cynical world.

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In 17th-century Spain, Don Quixote, a self-proclaimed knight, embarks on whimsical quests to revive chivalry. With loyal Sancho Panza by his side, he tilts at windmills he believes are giants. Are his adventures mere delusions, or does he see truths others ignore? As he meddles in lives and conjures love, the line between madness and clarity blurs. Dive into a world where imagination challenges reality, and discover if Don Quixote is a fool or a visionary. This retelling invites young readers to explore timeless questions of perception and belief.

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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Don Quixote, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Don Quixote is a knight-errant determined to keep the spirit of chivalry alive in 17th-century Spain. Accompanied by his sidekick, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote conjures up a love interest, meddles with other people’s lives, and fights with “evil giants” that are in fact just windmills. How much of Don Quixote’s adventures are real? Has he lost his mind . . . or is he the only lucid one in an excessively cynical world? The Classic Starts(R) series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by Arthur Pober, EdD.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about knightsBooks about social life and customsBooks about medieval times
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Published
September 10, 2024
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454953517

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