--- product_id: 14207406 title: "Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick" price: "MX$449" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/14207406-classic-starts-moby-dick store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick **Price:** MX$449 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick - **How much does it cost?** MX$449 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/14207406-classic-starts-moby-dick) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick [Olmstead, Kathleen, Melville, Herman, Freeberg, Eric, Pober, Arthur] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick Review: well done version, esp for read aloud - This was a fantastic version for any 2nd grade/elementary (through about 7th grade imo), and specifically for reading aloud with my 2nd grader as we do a history&geography unit about the oceans & continents. There is plenty of action, so it was total a few hours read ... wanted to keep going! I was impressed and plan to find more by this author and/or classic starts. I did wish for a map and a pronunciation guide, neither of which are included. There are some line drawings which added nicely. Review: This book is a great way for those who have read and enjoyed the ... - This book is a great way for those who have read and enjoyed the classic Moby Dick to share in the enjoyment with their children. We bought this to read to my 6 year old son, who was enthralled and truly loved this story. This book is a great start into teaching your children about classic literature and is a good place to start in reading longer books to your children, as the chapters are short and the worlds simplified. Now, it lacks a lot of the depth and symbolism of the classic, however, it is great for a child to start to dip their toes in. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #200,637 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,191 in Children's Classics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (305) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 2 - 4 | | ISBN-10 | 1402766440 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1402766442 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | February 2, 2010 | | Publisher | Union Square Kids | | Reading age | 6 - 10 years, from customers | ## Images ![Classic Starts®: Moby-Dick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zFm-r1pwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ well done version, esp for read aloud *by K***C on April 5, 2021* This was a fantastic version for any 2nd grade/elementary (through about 7th grade imo), and specifically for reading aloud with my 2nd grader as we do a history&geography unit about the oceans & continents. There is plenty of action, so it was total a few hours read ... wanted to keep going! I was impressed and plan to find more by this author and/or classic starts. I did wish for a map and a pronunciation guide, neither of which are included. There are some line drawings which added nicely. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a great way for those who have read and enjoyed the ... *by M***C on February 9, 2016* This book is a great way for those who have read and enjoyed the classic Moby Dick to share in the enjoyment with their children. We bought this to read to my 6 year old son, who was enthralled and truly loved this story. This book is a great start into teaching your children about classic literature and is a good place to start in reading longer books to your children, as the chapters are short and the worlds simplified. Now, it lacks a lot of the depth and symbolism of the classic, however, it is great for a child to start to dip their toes in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps some of my favorite parts *by W***D on August 9, 2020* Moby Dick is a favorite of mine, and after a recent reread I wanted to share it with my 4 year old. I got this thinking we'd read it when he was a bit older, but he picked it off the shelf and wanted me to read it to him, so we did a chapter or two a night for a few weeks. I was delighted to find that some of my favorite parts from the original are preserved (in simpler language). Editing an epic like Moby Dick down to it's essence must have been a challenge, and I was pleased that it's not *just* a dull summary of the plot like I'd expected. There's the wonderful line from the opening where Ishmael says when he's in a mood where he feels like walking up to people and knocking their hats off, is when it's time for him to go to sea. My son *loved* that line, and later parroted it back to me at random. "I want to knock people's HATS off, so put me on a ship!" Another of my favorite parts is when Ishmael and Queequeg are tied to opposite ends of a rope, and Ishmael has to keep Queequeg out of the water. It's a great character moment but not really one that drives the plot so I expected it cut--it wasn't, and I was pleased. Just a few extra notes. Some of the biology in the original Moby Dick is somewhat archaic--he calls whales "fish" for one, but this book keeps any science terms it mentions modern so it's not confusing. Also, yes, this is a book about whaling so there is some violence. I thought it was handled well, though maybe it was a bit much for a four year old. (that said, he was very interested...heh.) We will certainly revisit it when he's older, hopefully when he can read it for himself...which will hopefully lead him to want to read the full novel. Full disclaimer: that's what happened to me when I was about ten after someone handed me an abridged copy of Les Miserables, and I've never looked back. Hmmm...maybe I need to get that for my son, too.... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/14207406-classic-starts-moby-dick](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/14207406-classic-starts-moby-dick) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*