These inaugurate a new series of uniform classics, simplified so
that little more than their bare essentials remain. Where there may
be an excuse for a revision for young moderns of, say, the stilted
quality of Defoe's Crusoe or a shortening of Kidnapped's lengthy
descriptions - these are matters of individual taste. But it does
seem that readers should be willing to take what the authors wrote
originally. That case is strengthened by the bone-dryness of these
revisions, all of which have been cut so extensively that little
atmosphere remains, and the purpose-to introduce young readers to
the classics-defeats itself. Attractive size and format and
plentiful supplies of colored pictures make up for textual
imperfections. Plastic covers. (Kirkus Reviews)
Set in Scotland in 1751, Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting
stories ever written. Young David Balfour, orphaned then betrayed
by his Uncle Ebenezer, his so-called guardian, falls in with Alan
Breck, the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause.
Shipwreck, murder and dramatic escape through the Highlands are
just a few of the ingredients of this highly charged tale of
intrigue, action and adventure. Catriona, the lesser-known sequel,
immediately continues David's story. Back in Edinburgh, he is
caught up in the aftermath of the Appin murder; certain of the
accused man's innocence, David's determination to testify on his
behalf is impeded by a series of adventures, not least of which is
hid passionate but problematic romance with Catriona, granddaughter
of Rob Roy MacGregor. Alan Breck features again, becoming involved
in the thrilling attempt to reunite the lovers. One of his own
favourites, Stevenson said of Catriona that he would 'never do a
better book'.
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