The Three Musketeers

By Alexandre Dumas, Adam Horsepool (Illustrator)

Part of the 10 Minute Classics series

A young fighter's quest to join the Musketeers leads to duels, mishaps, and a royal conspiracy.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Young d'Artagnan dreams of joining the Musketeers, but his path is fraught with duels, mishaps, and unexpected alliances. As he teams up with three legendary Musketeers, they uncover a plot against the queen, orchestrated by the cunning Cardinal Richelieu. Can d'Artagnan prove his worth and save the day, or will the cardinal's schemes prevail? Dive into this adventure-filled classic adaptation and discover the true meaning of honor and bravery.

From the publisher

The Musketeers were the most revered group of men in the whole of France and a young d’Artagnan wanted nothing more than to travel to Paris to join their ranks. But d’Artagnan’s road to becoming a Musketeer wouldn’t be as simple as he anticipated. Filled with minor mishaps, duels for honor, and a run-in with three of the finest Musketeers, d’Artagnan’s adventures ultimately lead him to what it truly takes to become a Musketeer.

This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Alexandre Dumas will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them a taste of the adventure-filled classic.

About the 10 Minute Classics series: The 10 Minute Classics series is a great introduction to classic literature, designed to spark a love for great stories and an openness to the classics as reading skills progress. These short, fully illustrated dust-jacketed picture books introduce key characters, storylines, and settings to engage young readers. A broad range of titles is now available, including: Moby Dick, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Little Women, and more.

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