Far Out Folktales: Four Full-Color Graphic Novels

Far Out Folktales: Four Full-Color Graphic Novels

Far Out Folktales: Four Full-Color Graphic Novels

Far Out Folktales: Four Full-Color Graphic Novels

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Overview

Tall tales get even taller in Far Out Folktales, a wild full-color comic book for kids! In this collection, the stories of four American legends are twisted about and turned inside out with spins that young readers will love. Dive into the underwater adventures of Paul Bunyan the merman and Babe the Blue Whale. Ride with Pecos Bill as he wrangles Chupacabras and other mythical critters. Watch the mighty elf John Henry swing his hammer in the magical mines of Gem Forest. Journey with Johnny Slimeseed as he plants trees . . . that grow oozy slime! Includes a bonus guide to the far out twists and info about the original hero at the end of every story.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781496598837
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 09/01/2020
Series: Far Out Folktales
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 1,104,385
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: GN510L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Benjamin Harper lives in Los Angeles where he edits superhero books for a living. When he’s not at work, he writes; watches monster movies; and hangs out with his cats Marjorie and Jerry, a betta fish named Toby, and a tank full of four rough-skinned newts. He tends a bog garden full of carnivorous plants and also grows milkweed to help save Monarch butterflies. His other books include the Bug Girl series, Obsessed With Star Wars, Rolling with BB-8, Hansel & Gretel & Zombies, and many more.

Stephanie True Peters has been writing books for young readers for more than 25 years. Among her most recent titles are Sleeping Beauty: Magic Master and Johnny Slimeseed, both for Capstone's Far-Out  Fairy Tale/Folk Tale series. An avid reader, workout enthusiast, and beach wanderer, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her children, Jackson and Chloe, her husband Dan, and the family's two cats and two rabbits. She lives and works in Mansfield, Massachusetts,

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.

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Spin-off of the wildly popular Far Out Fairy Tales series; Graphic novel appeal will make this a popular pick for self-selected reading; Bonus extras include a brief retelling of the original legend and a guide to the far out twist after each story, inviting kids to learn more!

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