The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes: A Graphic Novel

by Benjamin Harper, Álex López (Illustrator)

Overview

The ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops. But famed ghost hunters are on the case. They plan to catch the ghost on camera and win a $1-million-dollar prize! In life, the emperor was fooled into going out with no clothes. Trickster tailors convinced him he was wearing the finest silks in all the land! Could professional ghost hunters use the same tactics to win the prize money? Experience the story of "The Emporer's New Clothes" like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496599087
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Far Out Fairy Tales Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,035,331
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	GN450L (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.

Alex Lopez is from Sabadell, Spain.  He became a professional illustrator and comic-book artist in 2001, but he’s been drawing ever since he can remember.  Lopez’s pieces have been published in many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, and Turkey. He’s also worked on a variety of projects from illustrated books to video games to marketing pieces.

Interviews

Graphic novel appeal will make these a popular pick for self-selected reading;,Educational back matter - including info on the original tale, a guide to the Far Out twists, and visual comprehension questions - will critically engage students;,Short sentences and engaging visual format reduce reading anxiety in struggling readers;