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's 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. Chapters in this book include:- The ugliest horse in the world- The Three Musketeers- Three duels before tea- The landlord's sister- Constance and the Duke- The missing diamonds- Meeting Milady- Long-delayed justice