Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo

  • 5 stars across 48 books
Victor Hugo was born February 26, 1802, in Besancon, France. As a child, Hugo's family moved often because his father was in the military. Later, in his adult years, Hugo married and had four children. He worked as a writer and produced many plays, poems, and novels. He is considered one of the greatest French writers of all time. When Hugo died on May 22, 1885, two million people attended his funeral in Paris. Hugo was inspired to write The Hunchback of Notre Dame because Paris's famous cathedral was in bad shape. He wanted to draw attention to Notre Dame, and hoped that people would remember its beauty and work to repair it. L. L. Owens has written more than 45 books of fiction and nonfiction for young readers, including American Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century. She enjoys reading great books, cooking, and listening to music. Ms. Owens lives in Seattle, Washington, and loves to explore the Pacific Northwest. Greg Rebis was born in Queens, New York, but mostly grew up in central Florida. After working in civic government, pizza delivery, music retail, and proofreading, he eventually landed work in publishing, film, and graphics. He currently lives and studies in Rhode Island and still loves art, sci-fi, and video games.
6th November 2014

Les Miserables

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of... MoreLes Miserables

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2nd July 2009

Hunchback of Notre Dame

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... MoreHunchback of Notre Dame

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1st December 2011

Hunchback of Notre Dame, The

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or bl... MoreHunchback of Notre Dame, The

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1st February 2008

Classic Starts (R): The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo's powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmera... MoreClassic Starts (R): The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

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15th May 2009

Hunchback of Notre Dame

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... MoreHunchback of Notre Dame

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14th March 1995

Les Miserables

The classic novel--and hit Broadway show--about escaped convict Jean Valjean has been adapted with easy-to-read text, la... MoreLes Miserables

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1st January 2016

Les Miserables

Victor Hugo's novel of early 19th Century France, as told through the experiences of the ex-convict, Jean Valjean. Class... MoreLes Miserables

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