The Scottish Arts Council will distribute 25,000 free copies of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel, Kidnapped, throughout Edinburgh next month, in a unique project to get the city reading. Every school and public library will receive one of three new editions of the timeless tale: a paperback, a fantastic new graphic novel and a simplified version for schoolchildren. “We are absolutely delighted to be funding this exciting campaign through the National Lottery,” said Gavin Wallace, Head of Literature at the Scottish Arts Council. “It is the first of its kind in Scotland and is a totally collaborative project with one single aim – to get Edinburgh reading.” “Kidnapped, the epic adventure of young David Balfour, is a fantastic story set in one of the most dramatic periods of Scotland’s history and Stevenson is a great Edinburgh author,” said Ali Bowden, Manager of the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust. “We are very excited to be bringing this wonderful book to an Edinburgh readership in these new formats. The different editions will appeal to different readers, and will enable us to reach the widest possible audience.” For more information, CLICK HERE