| Far Out Folktales Contributor(s): Gruber, Penelope (Author), Harper, Benjamin (Author), Peters, Stephanie True (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1496578457 ISBN-13: 9781496578457 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $91.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General |
| Lexile Measure: 510 |
| Series: Far Out Folktales |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.3" W x 10.3" (2.69 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What do you get when classic American folktales get twisted around, upside down, and reworked for the graphic novel format? Far Out Folktales Discover the underwater adventures of Paul Bunyan the merman and Babe the Blue Whale. Watch Pecos Bill wrangle Chupacabras and other mythical critters . . . and much more. Each book includes info on the traditional tale plus a guide to the retelling's far out twists to help young readers learn more about the original. Experience American legends like never before in this creative full-color comic book series for kids |
Contributor Bio(s): Peters, Stephanie True: - After working more than 10 years as a children's book editor, Stephanie True Peters started writing books herself. She has since written 40 books, including the New York Times best seller A Princess Primer: A Fairy Godmother's Guide to Being a Princess. When not at her computer, Peters enjoys playing with her two children, hitting the gym, or working on home improvement projects with her patient and supportive husband, Daniel.Harper, Benjamin: - Benjamin Harper has worked as an editor at Lucasfilm LTD. and DC Comics. He currently works at Warner Bros. Consumer Products in Burbank, California. He has written many books, including Obsessed With Star Wars and Thank You, Superman!Gruber, Penelope: - Penelope Gruber writes stories for young readers. She's worked on a variety of books but likes creating comics most of all. She lives in Minnesota, where it's said that Paul Bunyan's giant footsteps created the state's famous ten thousand lakes.Frampton, Otis: - Otis Frampton is a comic book writer & illustrator. He is also one of the character and background artists on the popular animated web series "How It Should Have Ended." His comic book series Oddly Normal was published by Image Comics. |