, designed primarily for students in the 8th and 9th years of elementary school. While Victor Hugo’s original masterpiece spans over 1,000 pages, Carrasco’s version distills the core narrative into to make it accessible for younger readers. Key Technical Specifications Adaptation/Translation: Walcyr Carrasco. Original Author: Victor Hugo. Publisher: Editora Moderna Clássicos Universais. 9788516079734. Target Audience: Students aged 13 and up. Editora Moderna Core Narrative & Themes The adaptation follows the life of Jean Valjean