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stop the classroom groan

We change pupils' perception of classic literature from ‘boring’ to ‘enjoyable and engaging’.

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OUR COMMITMENTS

An open copy of Romeo & Juliet The Graphic Novel showing the balcony scene with a closed copy on top.
An open copy of Romeo & Juliet The Graphic Novel showing the balcony scene with a closed copy on top.

Curriculum-Relevant Titles

We only create books and resources that can be used in UK schools as well as world-wide.

A comparison image showing a section of Act 1 Scene 2 from Shakespeare's The Tempest and a full-colour panel with the same text from Classical Comics' Original Text graphic novel.
A comparison image showing a section of Act 1 Scene 2 from Shakespeare's The Tempest and a full-colour panel with the same text from Classical Comics' Original Text graphic novel.

Faithful Adaptations

The entire story as a full-colour graphic novel set in the original time period using authentic settings.

A young boy reads an open copy of Frankenstein The Graphic Novel, Quick Text, on his lap.
A young boy reads an open copy of Frankenstein The Graphic Novel, Quick Text, on his lap.

Reluctant Readers

Our Quick Text graphic novels provide the perfect platform to help promote literacy in the most reluctant readers.

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MISSION

Our foundations

Our main aim is to make classic literature appealing to all. To achieve this we provide a range of multiple text versions linked to vibrant and exciting, yet realistic artwork.

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Brand Values

Remaining True to the Author

We showcase the whole story or play in graphic novel format. Each text version features the same exquisite full-colour artwork and is set in a time period and graphic style that is faithful to the author’s intentions.

3 book spines showing the 3 text options available: Original Text, Plain Text and Quick Text

Choice of Text Version

Original, Plain or Quick text to suit reading age 9+.

A teenager holding and reading the Quick Text graphic novel of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Authentic Adaptations

Our books remain faithful to the original works.

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Teaching Resources

Relevant exercises written by teachers for teachers.

A selection of graphic novels including Romeo and Juliet, Great Expectations and The Tempest.
A4 printables of Richard the Third on a teacher's desk.

Blog posts

Macbeth "The Scottish Play"
Macbeth "The Scottish Play"

Macbeth is steeped in superstition; so much so that actors consider it the height of bad luck to even utter the name, choosing to call it "The Scottish Play" instead...

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