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Imagine Your Story
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Winner 2018 Aesop Prize
Texas Bluebonnet Award 2019-20 Master List ★ A New York Times Editors' Choice ★ ★ NPR 2018 Great Reads ★ A fresh take on timeless tales! How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman marries a mouse? And what can a young man learn from a thousand leaf cutter ants? Famed Love and Rockets creator Jaime Hernandez asks these questions and more as he transforms beloved myths into bold, stunning, and utterly contemporary comics. Guided by the classic works of F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada, Hernandez’s first book for young readers brings the sights and stories of Latin America to a new generation of graphic novel fans around the world.
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Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List 2019
"Ben Nadler retells one of my favorite fairy tales … turning it into a fast-paced and irreverent graphic novel. The result is funny, engaging and an absolute delight. " -- New York Times Book Review "This lesser-known Grimms' tale gets a contemporary facelift with a diverse cast, feminist heroes, and emphasis on the natural world. The brightly colored panels are simply drawn but feature hidden surprises and humorous details. Endearing characters and plenty of adventure make this a highly appealing adaptation. Includes an overview of fairy tales and an analysis of this iteration and the original tale." -- Booklist "Listen to the animals!" An urgent message from the past for today and tomorrow.
Young Randall dreams of adventures until he’s sent off one day on a mission to discover the neighboring king’s secret. When he returns, he’s thrown in a dungeon and despairs until Princess Tilda – the power behind the throne – entices him to compete for her hand. Ben Nadler's modern version in comics highlights the timeless truth at the heart of this Grimms’ fairy tale AUTHOR: Ben Nadler INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grades 3+ LEXILE LEVEL 580L HARDCOVER EDITION ISBN: 978-1-943145-37-9 PAPERBACK EDITION ISBN: 978-1-943145-38-6 |
ALSC Graphic Novels Reading List (2016)
Connecticut State Nutmeg Book Award Nominee (2015) Harvey Award Nominee (2013) Booklist Top 10 Books for Youth, Graphic Novels (2013) When Leah and Alan awaken in an enchanted forest, they have only each other and their wits to guide them. In a world full of pet bees and giant rabbits, they befriend foppish lions and stone frogs. Learning to overcome danger, they find their way home—and their independence.
Newcomer David Nytra’s breathtaking pictures break the boundaries of imagination, sending the reader on a wild flight of fantasy that tells a moving and universal coming of age story. 
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INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: GN 220 GUIDED READING LEVEL: K HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-1-935179-18-4 SOFTCOVER ISBN: 978-1-943145-46-1 |
Association for Library Service to Children Graphic Novels Reading List 2019 (Grades K-2)
Winner of the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association's Literature Award Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2013, 2014, 2016 From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad’s guidance with his desire for Mom’s nurture.
Award-winning cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson transports young readers to the lush, tropical shores of his native Hawaii. Emerging readers, fluent or not, will be thrilled when they experience the transformative powers of this stirring literary work.
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This all happened a long time ago, in your grandmother's time, or in her grandfather's. A long time ago. Back then, we all lived on the edge of the great forest.
Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the Grimm Brothers' "Hansel and Gretel." The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanity's most enduring tales. Be brave, be bold, and keep your wits about you--Gaiman and Mattotti are welcoming you into the woods. |
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION
“Astonishes from start to finish...The book itself is a gorgeous and carefully made object...Their rendition brings a freshness and even a feeling of majesty to the little tale." --THE NEW YORK TIMES “If this isn’t the definitive edition of 'Hansel and Gretel,' it’s absolutely necessary." --Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW TOON GRAPHICS INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: 1030L HARDCOVER ISBN: SBN: 978-1-935179-62-7 |
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The Philemon Adventures
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One of YALSA's 2015 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Awarded a 2013 Hemingway Translation Grant by the Book Department of the French Embassy in the United States
“In a market teeming with graphic-fantasy tales, this offering is remarkably imaginative and refreshingly different…Not since Carroll's Alice has there been such a marvelous and incredible adventure.”
--KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW
Awarded a 2013 Hemingway Translation Grant by the Book Department of the French Embassy in the United States
“In a market teeming with graphic-fantasy tales, this offering is remarkably imaginative and refreshingly different…Not since Carroll's Alice has there been such a marvelous and incredible adventure.”
--KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW
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Meet Philemon, one of France's most beloved comic book adventurers!
On an ordinary day in the countryside, Philemon falls into a well on his father's farm and lands... in the Atlantic Ocean?! He begins a wild and whimsical journey through a fantasy world as original as Alice's Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo's Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz. 
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A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! Just imagine all the magic those letters on a map might hold. Young dreamer Philemon discovers that each letter is actually an island, which he can reach through a well on his father’s farm! In this new adventure, Phil must return to the islands to find the friend he left behind. His journey takes him on a new path, going deeper into those eight letters than he ever dreamed. What surprises await him on the mysterious island of “N”? One of France’s most beloved comic book series is now in English for the first time. Discover a fantasy world as original as Alice’s Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo’s Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz.
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A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! After falling in a well on his father’s farm, young dreamer
Philemon discovers that each of the letters on a map is actually an island. In this new adventure, he joins his friend, Mr. Bartholomew, on a quest to return to the "A.” The Guardian-King of a magical lighthouse sets them off on a ray of light–but it will only hold them until the sun rises! Discover a fantasy world as original as Alice’s Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo’s Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz. |
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INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: GN 240L ISBN: 978-1-935179-63-4 |
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INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ GUIDED READING LEVEL: X LEXILE LEVEL: 390L ISBN: 978-1-935179-83-2 |
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INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grades 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: 250L GUIDED READING LEVEL: U ISBN: 978-1-935179-86-3 |
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The Greek Mythology Series
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Association for Library Service to Children's Graphic Novels Reading List 2016
"A handsomely illustrated introduction to a classical hero."
— Publishers Weekly
"A quasi-comic-book form that mingles fine-edged yet expansive drawings, speech bubbles and short paragraphs…he packs a gratifying amount of detail into his rendition of this heartbreaking story."
— The Wall Street Journal
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Relive Theseus's fantastic adventure as he comes face-to-face with the terrible Minotaur!
Son of both a god and a man, Theseus was destined for greatness. How did he become both the king of Athens and the creator of democracy? And why did he abandon Ariadne after she risked her life to save him? Thanks to the unique flair of writer and artist Yvan Pommaux, this classic tale is brought vividly to life in a glorious retelling of the original myth. A must for fans of Percy Jackson and mythology-inspired video games--it will captivate young readers and nourish their imaginations. TOON GRAPHIC
INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: 870L ISBN: 978-1-935179-61-0 |
Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His bride Eurydice is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever gone before. He’s determined to achieve the impossible— bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he’s never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. Through its epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text, it earns its place in the canon.
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INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: 830L ISBN: 978-1-935179-84-9 |
Oedipus is born to a terrible fate. Can he escape it?
An oracle makes a ghastly prediction: the young prince will kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, the father decides to murder his infant son before he can grow up to carry out the prophecy–but destiny can’t be avoided so easily. The son is Oedipus who, rescued by a shepherd, unwittingly fulfills the gods’ plans–while doing everything he can to escape his fate. With style, originality, and a wealth of informative details, graphic novelist Yvan Pommaux brings to a new generation the tragic tale which has thrilled and terrified everyone for thousands of years. A must to nourish young readers’ imaginations. TOON GRAPHIC
INTEREST LEVEL: Age 8+ READING LEVEL: Grade 3+ LEXILE LEVEL: 730L ISBN: 978-1-935179-95-5 |
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