The classic swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. D`Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King`s musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous trio of them all. Each thrilling scene is vibrantly brought to life with Victor Tavares` illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about people and places mentioned in the story.