The Last of the Mohicans

Classics Illustrated Study Guides

by Deanna McFadden (Adapter), James Fenimore Cooper, Troy Howell (Illustrations)

A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American scout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and his friends Chingachkook and Uncas—the last of the Mohicans.

Genres: Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Childrens, Classic Literature

160 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1826

About the author

Publishing Director, Wattpad Books. Reader. Sometime writer. Mother. Wife. Never in that order. Will often find me reading and walking, which isn't as remotely dangerous as it sounds.

Reviews

[M.Mahdi · Rating 2 out of 5]

باسمه
خیلی کوتاه بود ولی طول کشید تمومش کنم. بیشتر هم برمی‌گشت به متن کتاب به نظرم. پیرنگ و اصل قصه و نقاط اوجش همه در این نسخه بازنویسی هم موجود هست و با خوندن این نسخه، به اون صورت (اینطور که من بررسی کردم) چیزی رو از دست نمی‌دید.
انگیزه انتقام شروع داستان شاید در نگاه اول خیلی مهم نباشه؛ ولی قابل تأمل هست (از دست رفتن مقبولیت در قبیله).
روند داستان واقعاً جذابیت و حتی منطق خاصی نداره. آزاردهنده‌ترین بخش هم به نظرم نگاه حیوانی به بومیان آمریکا بود متأسفانه... این نگاه برتری طلبانه حتی در برابر دیگر اقوام اروپایی (در اینجا فرانسوی‌ها) قابل مشاهده بود.
در کل اگه نخونید، چیز خاصی از دست ندادید.

[Seyed Mohammad Reza Mahdavi · Rating 2 out of 5]

من این کتاب را با ترجمه خانم فرحناز عطاریان و نشر قدیانی خواندم
این کتاب بازنوشته کتاب اصلی به قلم دینا مک فادن است
با اینکه این کتاب برای نوجوانان نوشته شده ولی در این سطح هم خیلی بی محتوی و سرسری بود. ارزش خواندن ندارد

[Corinne Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set during the French and Indian War, this is a story of Native Americans and their involvement in a colonial conflict over land. It's the story of a Mohican father and son and their beloved friend Hawk-eye and how they end up in the thick of a chase over the two daughters of a British colonel. It's a frontier story, a story of betrayal and deceit as well as loyalty and honor. It's sad almost across the board, let me just say.

Yet, my 10 year old son really enjoyed it. He always wanted me to read more, his only complaint was that it was too short! He got surprised at the right moments, he recognized lies when he heard them - it was just right for his age (even if he didn't like it QUITE enough to want to pick it up and read it himself). For me? It felt very repetitive. Like a wheel turning - people get taken and kidnapped, they escape or get rescued, they get caught again. Lots of chasing and hiding. Not much happened, in my opinion. I only wasn't bored because I love the three main male characters - they are good and true men and I have a hard time NOT imagining Daniel-Day Lewis when I read so that helps :) Three stars just because my son liked it. I'd give it 2 :)

[Mary Sasala · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7 year old rated it a 3 and my 5 year old a 5 (he said it was one of his favorite books he’s ever read). This is such a good start to this classic American tale. It easily introduces you to the main characters and the hero’s become hero’s to the kids and they feel for Alice and Cora throughout the book.

[Lukas H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this book was too simplified and doesn't have many details. The plot itself was interesting, but I would probably recommend this version of the book for kids under 11 and the original version for people over 11. This book is about a soldier and two daughters of a general who need to get back to their fort but encounter another Native American group on the way. This general is General Munro of the English who is fighting against the French. The French are allied with another Native American group. This group called the Huron are rivals with the Mohicans, who decided to help out the soldier named Duncan, and the two daughters of the general named Alice and Cora. This book involves them confronting a French general, getting into fights, and even getting kidnapped.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved my radio adapted audiobook version of this book! 😍 There were sound effects, voice actors for different characters and sometimes even background music! The narrator was also excellent!
The story was engaging, albeit a little confusing sometimes, but I'm guessing part of the confusion was due to the nature of the story (an adventure).
One of the topics had a racial component to it; which raised the timeless problem of people not understanding others and judging the other to be less civilized, barbarous or cruel.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic. Read this to D at the end of his 8th grade year. Even though these books are now much below his reading level, we still enjoy reading these classics together. They are a relatively quick read. We are looking forward to watching the movie together with Dad. (This was great to get back to the books of our choice after spending most of his 8th grade year, reading through the Truman Nominees).

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic. Read this to D at the end of his 8th grade year. Even though these books are now much below his reading level, we still enjoy reading these classics together. They are a relatively quick read. We are looking forward to watching the movie together with Dad. (This was great to get back to the books of our choice after spending most of his 8th grade year, reading through the Truman Nominees).

[Elmira Khazaei · Rating 4 out of 5]

داستان ساده است و خیلی راحت دنبالش می کنی تا تمومش کنی.
داستانی از دوران جنگ انگلستان و فرانسه بر سر آمریکای تازه کشف شده و ماجرای چند انگلیسی و سرخپوستانی که بهشون کمک می کردند. همونطور که گفتم داستان ساده است و پیچیدگی خاصی نداره اما ماجرای رفاقت، شرافت و وفاداریه و همین زیباش می کنه. شنیدم فیلمش هم بسیار زیباست البته که هنوز ندیدم اما تو برنامه ام هست.

[Stormstar · Rating 1 out of 5]

There was a big chance that this was written too simply for me, but for the recommended age range, I think it would work. I found the story boring and to be nothing but Hawkeye bossing everyone around. I did like Magua's end, though.

[Meredith Gardner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good abridgment of the original. The story itself is full of stereotypes. Overall, I'd say pass.

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great classic

[Piyush Sakorikar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick read
And nice turn of events too.

Perfect for starters.

[яσвεят · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب کم حجم جالبی یود

[Ayunda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually like classic, but this book isn't really fun to read. Mainly because I don't like reading about wars and stuff. I quickly forgot the story, even though I read the edition for starter readers.

But I still remembered that I read it on the way to and back from Kantor Pajak using train with my mom.

[Judith · Rating 1 out of 5]

Umm, seriously disappointed. I LOVE this movie, it is possibly my all time favorite movie. This is one of those rare instances when the movie it light years better than the book. I hated his style of writing and his views towards woman and American Indians is mildly appalling, even taken into account the views at the time the book was written.

[Leah · Rating 1 out of 5]

The language in this book is really hard to understand. :-(

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

In last of the Mohicans there is lots of adventure.The main characters get in lots of trouble.My favorite character is Duncan.This book is a realy good book.I would recommend this book to you.

[Youssouf · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book talk about the native americans (indians)

[Salsabila · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this for a class assignment and it's quiet boring actually

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classics are really pretty good! (so says the middle boy)...perfect size and wording for a 10 year old who can sometimes pose as a reluctant reader!

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really good. The story was great and the short 160ish pages were really easy to read. If you want a fast paced adventure story The Last of the Mohicans is a great choice.

[Hannelore Smitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always loved the movie. Glad to have read the book too (finally)

[Jameelah L · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is like a history book only you never know what to expect.

[Floietoss]

A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American scout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and his friends Chingachkook and Uncas--the last of the Mohicans.