Creepy Classics: The Picture of Dorian Gray (Easy Classics) by Gemma Barder

Adapted and illustrated edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+.

Basil Hallward's latest portrait is the best he's ever painted. But when the portrait's subject, Dorian Gray, realises that he will never look as young and handsome again, he makes a terrible wish. From then on, Dorian becomes as ugly on the inside as he is beautiful on the outside. He lives his life never feeling bad about anything. Until one day his wrongdoings catch up with him.

About the Creepy Classics Children's Collection:

An opera house haunted by a musical spirit and a castle whose owner sleeps in a coffin are just two of the places these ten spooky stories transport readers to. Based on the world's most famous gothic literature, they have been simplified and sanitised for a younger audience, with all the excitement and thrills of the originals.

Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children's and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She's now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children's books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.

Nick Moffatt has been a freelance illustrator for the past 20 years, working in film, television, advertising and animation. He has a real passion for storytelling and narratives. Recently his Beat generation book cover designs were highly commended in the World Illustration Awards.