After the death of his father, Nicholas Nickleby becomes a schoolteacher in a boys' school in Yorkshire to support his family.

There he sees injustices and cruelty and stands up to the schoolmasters to right these wrongs.

Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.

This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.