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Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts
Diverse myths and legends from around the world, from Iceland to Poland to Japan, retold in easy-to-read glorious full-colour comic book form by a stunning Australian artist with an international reputation.
A cobbler girl tricks the Wawel Dragon, after all the king's knights fail...
The Polar Bear King loses his skin...
Momotaro, born from a peach, defies the ogres everyone else is too scared to face...
Snow White and Rose Red make friends with a bear...
From Poland to Iceland, Japan to Germany, these ten fairytales from across the globe re-told as comics will have you enthralled. Giants! Trolls! Witches! Beasts! You will encounter them all in this visual cornucopia of a book.
A cobbler girl tricks the Wawel Dragon, after all the king's knights fail...
The Polar Bear King loses his skin...
Momotaro, born from a peach, defies the ogres everyone else is too scared to face...
Snow White and Rose Red make friends with a bear...
From Poland to Iceland, Japan to Germany, these ten fairytales from across the globe re-told as comics will have you enthralled. Giants! Trolls! Witches! Beasts! You will encounter them all in this visual cornucopia of a book.
184 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2017
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Story by story break-down below:
Loving the illustrations! Always hard, when reviewing a retelling, to be certain of which issues you had were with the cannon story and which were with the retelling...
The stories here do seem a little rushed, but the illustrations help to fill in some of the blanks.
Vasilisa the Brave - 4/5
Interesting story, a little reminiscent of Cinderella:
- Mum dies
- Dad remarries
- New wife has two horrible daughters, and is herself quite awful
- Dad works as a merchant, and is away for long stretches
- Stepmother and stepsisters make the main character wait on them
- Some kind of magic or blessing helps MC come out better off than the wicked step-family would like.
But this is also a tale about Baba Yaga, an old crone who owns a house that moves around, thanks to the fact it has chicken legs. She eats people after convincing them to complete tasks for her that they have no hope of doing.
A cute story, easy to feel for Vasilisa, though there are some things that don't add up or aren't properly explained, foremost being the fact that the stepmum and stepsisters are eating them out of house and home, and the only thing that seems to keep them going is Vasilisa's foraging, and yet the stepmother hopes she will be eaten by Baba Yaga and never seen again?
But it does have a good comeuppance, and attests to the old lore of not using magic against people, lest it turn against you (though the step-family never does use magic).
Very cool that Baba Yaga has three riders on horses heralding the time of day; Dawn, Day, and Night, which is an interesting way of showing the passing of time within the story.
Thor and the Frost Giants - 2.5/5
Eh?
Could really take of leave this story. Thor is only eleven (bound to appeal to the target audience, I guess?) and he is such a petulant pain in the ass.
The moral of this story seems to be that, if you go around acting like a stubborn know-it all, you'll come out a winner???
The Nixie in the Well - 3/5
Again, this one seems to not really have a lot of moral or story to it, except... don't fall down a well?
So the brother and sister (Jack? Jill? Is that you guys?) who only ever refer to each other as "brother" and "sister", fall down a well and are snatched up by a "nixie" that wants them to do chores for her.
They escape one day, and as she runs after them they start throwing fruit at her, and when they run out of fruit, the sister throws a brush, which becomes a big, bristly mountain, and so they start throwing other stuff at her.
They find the bucket in the well and their parents pull them to safety, and it turns out the story we have been reading is the story told to children to stop them from playing near wells?
Snow White and Rose Red - 5/5
This is one of my most anticipated stories from this book, the only one I really knew by name, but that's beside the point.
A lovely retelling of one of my favourite stories, first introduced to me by Margo Lanagan in Tender Morsels.
Momotaro - 3/5
An old couple who never had kids find a giant peach, inside of which is a boy, whom they name "Momotaro" which means 'Peach Boy'. After being told of Ogre Island, sets off to chase the ogres away. He makes friends along the way by offering them one of the dumplings his mum packed for him, and they set out to chase the trolls away.
No real moral or point to this story.
The King of the Polar Bears - 3/5
One day, the King of the Polar Bears is shot and his pelt stolen, though he survives, and the gulls give him feathers in place of his fur, but the bears challenge him, as he can no longer be considered a bear.
Message here is possibly something about being able to succeed, no matter what you look like?
Okay but not anything particularly special, and might have had a stronger message if he had kept his feathers for good and still been accepted as King.
The Boy Who Was Never Afraid - 4/5
A similar idea to Momotaro, in that the main character sets out to right a wrong and amasses a team along the way, but in this instance it actually has a moral to it, as the boy goes to reclaim what was taken from his family, interacts kindly with the creatures he meets, and forms the kind of friendship that makes them want to stand up for him.
The Devil Bridegroom - 4/5
Cute little story about an urchin who is cornered by devils one night, who want her to marry one of them. She manages to delay them until sunrise (when they would turn to dust if they lingered) by asking them for various items like a wedding dress, shoes, a veil, and a gift from her husband-to-be.
Quite fun, but the moral seems to be... if you're cunning and wily enough, you will end up escaping arranged marriage, and will end up with nice clothes and plenty of riches? But why did this devil want to marry a human, anyway, and why were they so keen to meet her demands, even after she had emerged from hiding?
Finn McCool - 4/5
I have read this one before, though I didn't know it from the title. Quite a cute story, in which a giant eggs on another giant to fight, before realising that the second giant is much larger than the first, and fleeing. The first giant's wife chases the larger giant away by convincing him that her husband is much larger, in part by disguising her husband as their young baby.
The Wawel Dragon - 4/5
A dragon is terrorising a kingdom and, though many knights have tried and failed, it is a female cobbler who thinks outside the box is able to save them.
A nice little resolution, and this is one of the stories that felt the least rushed.
Story by story break-down below:
Loving the illustrations! Always hard, when reviewing a retelling, to be certain of which issues you had were with the cannon story and which were with the retelling...
The stories here do seem a little rushed, but the illustrations help to fill in some of the blanks.
Vasilisa the Brave - 4/5
Interesting story, a little reminiscent of Cinderella:
- Mum dies
- Dad remarries
- New wife has two horrible daughters, and is herself quite awful
- Dad works as a merchant, and is away for long stretches
- Stepmother and stepsisters make the main character wait on them
- Some kind of magic or blessing helps MC come out better off than the wicked step-family would like.
But this is also a tale about Baba Yaga, an old crone who owns a house that moves around, thanks to the fact it has chicken legs. She eats people after convincing them to complete tasks for her that they have no hope of doing.
A cute story, easy to feel for Vasilisa, though there are some things that don't add up or aren't properly explained, foremost being the fact that the stepmum and stepsisters are eating them out of house and home, and the only thing that seems to keep them going is Vasilisa's foraging, and yet the stepmother hopes she will be eaten by Baba Yaga and never seen again?
But it does have a good comeuppance, and attests to the old lore of not using magic against people, lest it turn against you (though the step-family never does use magic).
Very cool that Baba Yaga has three riders on horses heralding the time of day; Dawn, Day, and Night, which is an interesting way of showing the passing of time within the story.
Thor and the Frost Giants - 2.5/5
Eh?
Could really take of leave this story. Thor is only eleven (bound to appeal to the target audience, I guess?) and he is such a petulant pain in the ass.
The moral of this story seems to be that, if you go around acting like a stubborn know-it all, you'll come out a winner???
The Nixie in the Well - 3/5
Again, this one seems to not really have a lot of moral or story to it, except... don't fall down a well?
So the brother and sister (Jack? Jill? Is that you guys?) who only ever refer to each other as "brother" and "sister", fall down a well and are snatched up by a "nixie" that wants them to do chores for her.
They escape one day, and as she runs after them they start throwing fruit at her, and when they run out of fruit, the sister throws a brush, which becomes a big, bristly mountain, and so they start throwing other stuff at her.
They find the bucket in the well and their parents pull them to safety, and it turns out the story we have been reading is the story told to children to stop them from playing near wells?
Snow White and Rose Red - 5/5
This is one of my most anticipated stories from this book, the only one I really knew by name, but that's beside the point.
A lovely retelling of one of my favourite stories, first introduced to me by Margo Lanagan in Tender Morsels.
Momotaro - 3/5
An old couple who never had kids find a giant peach, inside of which is a boy, whom they name "Momotaro" which means 'Peach Boy'. After being told of Ogre Island, sets off to chase the ogres away. He makes friends along the way by offering them one of the dumplings his mum packed for him, and they set out to chase the trolls away.
No real moral or point to this story.
The King of the Polar Bears - 3/5
One day, the King of the Polar Bears is shot and his pelt stolen, though he survives, and the gulls give him feathers in place of his fur, but the bears challenge him, as he can no longer be considered a bear.
Message here is possibly something about being able to succeed, no matter what you look like?
Okay but not anything particularly special, and might have had a stronger message if he had kept his feathers for good and still been accepted as King.
The Boy Who Was Never Afraid - 4/5
A similar idea to Momotaro, in that the main character sets out to right a wrong and amasses a team along the way, but in this instance it actually has a moral to it, as the boy goes to reclaim what was taken from his family, interacts kindly with the creatures he meets, and forms the kind of friendship that makes them want to stand up for him.
The Devil Bridegroom - 4/5
Cute little story about an urchin who is cornered by devils one night, who want her to marry one of them. She manages to delay them until sunrise (when they would turn to dust if they lingered) by asking them for various items like a wedding dress, shoes, a veil, and a gift from her husband-to-be.
Quite fun, but the moral seems to be... if you're cunning and wily enough, you will end up escaping arranged marriage, and will end up with nice clothes and plenty of riches? But why did this devil want to marry a human, anyway, and why were they so keen to meet her demands, even after she had emerged from hiding?
Finn McCool - 4/5
I have read this one before, though I didn't know it from the title. Quite a cute story, in which a giant eggs on another giant to fight, before realising that the second giant is much larger than the first, and fleeing. The first giant's wife chases the larger giant away by convincing him that her husband is much larger, in part by disguising her husband as their young baby.
The Wawel Dragon - 4/5
A dragon is terrorising a kingdom and, though many knights have tried and failed, it is a female cobbler who thinks outside the box is able to save them.
A nice little resolution, and this is one of the stories that felt the least rushed.
December 18, 2019
I am reading this with my boys and they are so enthralled that when we finished, they immediately wanted to start it again!
This brilliantly blends old and new with fairy tales that seem familiar but have a great twist. And shout out to the fact that the majority of the heroes are actually heroines - not a common occurrence for this genre. Highly recommended.
This brilliantly blends old and new with fairy tales that seem familiar but have a great twist. And shout out to the fact that the majority of the heroes are actually heroines - not a common occurrence for this genre. Highly recommended.
May 1, 2017
I received a copy of this title from Allen & Unwin for review.
Ten Second Synopsis:
A collection of folk tales and legends from around the world retold in vibrant graphic novel form.
If you are like me and find fairy tales and their retellings a mite tedious without some innovative new twist or format, then you will heartily appreciate Craig Phillips eye-poppingly viewable new collection, Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts: Ten Tales from the Deep Dark Wood. This beautifully presented, large format book contains ten fairy and folk tales from around the world in graphic novel format. Rather than ripping through the whole thing as I normally would with a graphic novel, I read one story a night until I had finished the book. This worked really well, because it gave me time to consider and absorb each story before moving on to the next.
I love graphic novels and I am lukewarm-to-openly-hostile toward fairy tales, so one might expect that I would find my enjoyment of this book to be fair to middling, but the strong illustrative element has swung this one for me. It seems, on reflection, to be an absolute no-brainer to liven up oft-told stories like fairy tales with vibrant illustrations but the use of full page illustrations in different frame layouts along with the traditional fairy tale style text and dialogue works incredibly well to flesh out the details and atmosphere of each story. Some of the stories here, such as the tale of Baba Yaga, the story of Snow White and Rose Red and the myth of Finn McCool will be familiar to many readers, but mixed in with these are less typical (if you are from a European background, anyway) stories, such as Momotaro, the peach-boy and the tale of the Polar Bear King who is forced to wear a fleece of feathers.
The graphic novel format is just genius because it instantly broadens the audience of the book. Teenagers, or older reluctant readers for instance, who might roll their eyes at the thought of reading fairy tales could easily pick up this tome without embarrassment and become absorbed in the visual appeal of the stories. The text is in that traditional, sometimes a bit convoluted, fairy tale style and so might be a bit tricky for the lower end of the intended audience, but taken with the illustrations, this book has high appeal to a whole range of reading ages.
I would absolutely love to see a follow up tome to this one from Phillips, with folk tales from an even wider range of cultures because the format is so readable and can so easily transfer between read-alone for confident readers, to read-aloud in a group setting, to read-together between parents and children snuggled up before bed. What an innovative new way to present some old classics that we feel like we've all seen before.
Ten Second Synopsis:
A collection of folk tales and legends from around the world retold in vibrant graphic novel form.
If you are like me and find fairy tales and their retellings a mite tedious without some innovative new twist or format, then you will heartily appreciate Craig Phillips eye-poppingly viewable new collection, Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts: Ten Tales from the Deep Dark Wood. This beautifully presented, large format book contains ten fairy and folk tales from around the world in graphic novel format. Rather than ripping through the whole thing as I normally would with a graphic novel, I read one story a night until I had finished the book. This worked really well, because it gave me time to consider and absorb each story before moving on to the next.
I love graphic novels and I am lukewarm-to-openly-hostile toward fairy tales, so one might expect that I would find my enjoyment of this book to be fair to middling, but the strong illustrative element has swung this one for me. It seems, on reflection, to be an absolute no-brainer to liven up oft-told stories like fairy tales with vibrant illustrations but the use of full page illustrations in different frame layouts along with the traditional fairy tale style text and dialogue works incredibly well to flesh out the details and atmosphere of each story. Some of the stories here, such as the tale of Baba Yaga, the story of Snow White and Rose Red and the myth of Finn McCool will be familiar to many readers, but mixed in with these are less typical (if you are from a European background, anyway) stories, such as Momotaro, the peach-boy and the tale of the Polar Bear King who is forced to wear a fleece of feathers.
The graphic novel format is just genius because it instantly broadens the audience of the book. Teenagers, or older reluctant readers for instance, who might roll their eyes at the thought of reading fairy tales could easily pick up this tome without embarrassment and become absorbed in the visual appeal of the stories. The text is in that traditional, sometimes a bit convoluted, fairy tale style and so might be a bit tricky for the lower end of the intended audience, but taken with the illustrations, this book has high appeal to a whole range of reading ages.
I would absolutely love to see a follow up tome to this one from Phillips, with folk tales from an even wider range of cultures because the format is so readable and can so easily transfer between read-alone for confident readers, to read-aloud in a group setting, to read-together between parents and children snuggled up before bed. What an innovative new way to present some old classics that we feel like we've all seen before.
April 15, 2017
This is brilliant!! A collection of diverse myths and legends from around the world from Iceland to Poland to Japan that have been put together in a large graphic novel! The art is amazing, the legends and folktales are so exciting!! It's one you would read over and over again, one I recommend to readers young and old alike who, like me, love myth and legend.. Many thanks to Allen & Unwin Publishers for sending me an Advanced Review Copy in exchange for my honest review..
May 17, 2017
What an absolute pleasure this book is! I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of the fairy tales and stories, some I knew the origin of, others were new to me, but they were all equally captivating. The illustrations are just out of this world. Craig has knocked this out of the park, bravo!
October 22, 2017
This graphic novel is another fantastic Kiwi creation. 10 stories based on myths and legends from around the world, take the reader into forests, across oceans, through icy mountains and down a magical well.
Just like the stunning cover of this book, every page is rich with illustrations whether double page spreads or many to a page. Dragons, Polar Bears, Witches and Gods challenge the children in each story. Will they defeat them? Can they survive?
A fabulous production and already hugely popular with young graphic novel fans.
Just like the stunning cover of this book, every page is rich with illustrations whether double page spreads or many to a page. Dragons, Polar Bears, Witches and Gods challenge the children in each story. Will they defeat them? Can they survive?
A fabulous production and already hugely popular with young graphic novel fans.
September 26, 2018
I really enjoyed this and so did Miss 4. For me, it's the joy of seeing new versions of fairy/oral tales that I'm already familiar with (as well as some that are new to me). It's also the fascination of similar parallels between stories that have originated in quite different countries. The stories aren't identical but there are aspects which are similar (or the morals/values are the same); for instance -
Vasilisa the Brave - Cinderella
Thor and the Frost Giants - Jack & the Beanstalk;
Other tales have familiar tropes, like 'Nixie in the Well' where ordinary domestic items take on extraordinary properties when used in fairyland.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Vasilisa the Brave - Cinderella
Thor and the Frost Giants - Jack & the Beanstalk;
Other tales have familiar tropes, like 'Nixie in the Well' where ordinary domestic items take on extraordinary properties when used in fairyland.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
August 4, 2019
This book is so great! This was one of the rare cases of getting a book at the library, then reading it a million times, renewing it, and then Freddy loving it so much that we just went and bought it at the bookstore. The stories are perfect, just a little scary but not too scary (Fred calls it "The Scary Book," but affectionately), and always a happy ending. I think my favorite is Momotaro, and Fred's favorites are probably The Devil Bridegroom (because of the silly devil), Momotaro, and the Nixie in the Well. Also The Boy Who Was Never Afraid. Both that and Momotaro have a hero fighting Trolls/Ogres, which is always very exciting. The illustrations are great. Lots of fun to read aloud too, with plenty of opportunity for interesting voices. And a nice gender mix too, a girl is the hero in at least 3 or 4 of the stories. So equal opportunity heroism - boys and girls can both defeat devils/witches/dragons/etc.
April 14, 2019
A wonderfully large, beautifully illustrated graphic novel. If you’re like me, and enjoy fairytales and graphic novels, then this crossover book is for you.
Craig did a fantastic job at putting his own spin on traditional fairytales. Rewriting a fairytale is something that’s been done many a time, so can go either ways, of being good or bad. However Craig did a fantastic job and all 10 of the stories have been turned into beautifully illustrated short stories.
A very well done feat. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel, and I would say this book would intrigue and satisfy anyone interested in beautifully illustrated fairytales. Whether that be a young child, teen or adult.
The book as a whole is very capturing, and overall an easy and relaxing read for any age.
10/10. Thanks Craig, for a wonderful read.
Craig did a fantastic job at putting his own spin on traditional fairytales. Rewriting a fairytale is something that’s been done many a time, so can go either ways, of being good or bad. However Craig did a fantastic job and all 10 of the stories have been turned into beautifully illustrated short stories.
A very well done feat. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel, and I would say this book would intrigue and satisfy anyone interested in beautifully illustrated fairytales. Whether that be a young child, teen or adult.
The book as a whole is very capturing, and overall an easy and relaxing read for any age.
10/10. Thanks Craig, for a wonderful read.
November 7, 2018
This collection contains 10 tales and are retold as comics that includes adventures with giants, trolls, witches and beasts!!!
The art work is simply amazing, the legends and folktales are so exciting!! It’s one a graphic novel you would read over and over again and keep for collection. This is something I recommend to readers young and old alike who, like me, love myth and legend. I also recommend this for kids storytime – where parents can read to the children. It is pretty easy to follow however some themes may require parental guidance – the artwork is extremely details – such a visual feast!!!
Many thanks to Allen & Unwin Publishers for sending me an Advanced Review Copy in exchange for my honest review.
- Annie
The art work is simply amazing, the legends and folktales are so exciting!! It’s one a graphic novel you would read over and over again and keep for collection. This is something I recommend to readers young and old alike who, like me, love myth and legend. I also recommend this for kids storytime – where parents can read to the children. It is pretty easy to follow however some themes may require parental guidance – the artwork is extremely details – such a visual feast!!!
Many thanks to Allen & Unwin Publishers for sending me an Advanced Review Copy in exchange for my honest review.
- Annie
December 30, 2018
This graphic novel retells ten public-domain stories with modern, well-done illustrations. Several tales are quite good, with clever child protagonists (some girls). However, most are dated stories/myths/legends, filled with passive heroes who triumph by coincidence or deus ex machina (help from the gods, animals, etc.).
An odd choice is including two non-Western tales (from Japan and indigenous Arctic) to go with eight western tales (perhaps trying to emulate Andrew Lang's colored fairy-book series). For some, this sends mixed messages on diversity (European tales are not 80% of world tales). If one ignores this diversity/bias issue (made by the New Zealand author who travels to Japan and loves snow), kids should like this "fairy tale" collection.
An odd choice is including two non-Western tales (from Japan and indigenous Arctic) to go with eight western tales (perhaps trying to emulate Andrew Lang's colored fairy-book series). For some, this sends mixed messages on diversity (European tales are not 80% of world tales). If one ignores this diversity/bias issue (made by the New Zealand author who travels to Japan and loves snow), kids should like this "fairy tale" collection.
October 16, 2019
The illustrations are stunning and it's a very clever reworking of myths and fairy tales. I'm a sucker for graphic adaptations of classic stories, especially fairy tales, and the artwork alone is enough for me to recommend this. That being said, some of the retellings struck me while reading as a little rushed and too tidied up. The condensed nature of the stories is largely offset by the beautiful illustrations that go with the text. However, in several stories most of the tension in the narrative was drained out by the way they were told. There are some readers who may really appreciate that, but it took away some of the heart for me.
Standouts for me are "Vasilia the Brave," "The Polar Bear King," "The Devil Bridegroom," and "Finn McCool."
Standouts for me are "Vasilia the Brave," "The Polar Bear King," "The Devil Bridegroom," and "Finn McCool."
July 6, 2017
The cover speaks volumes of how amazing this book is going to be, and it
surely is!. This well thought out comic book is well written with 10
easy to follow story's, and amazing graphics. A mix of wonderful story's
that any kid or young teenager would enjoy. Each page brings the
monsters in the story alive, and each one ending with a twist. The
speech bubble layout is easy to read, even for a younger person learning
to read, the well graphic images would help any kid see what's happening
to help learn the words. Each character is brought to life on every
page, and it's a must have for any kid who loves dragons, trolls,
witches, and stories of magic.
surely is!. This well thought out comic book is well written with 10
easy to follow story's, and amazing graphics. A mix of wonderful story's
that any kid or young teenager would enjoy. Each page brings the
monsters in the story alive, and each one ending with a twist. The
speech bubble layout is easy to read, even for a younger person learning
to read, the well graphic images would help any kid see what's happening
to help learn the words. Each character is brought to life on every
page, and it's a must have for any kid who loves dragons, trolls,
witches, and stories of magic.
May 17, 2021
The drawings are beautiful and the stories were entertaining. There were a few I didn't like so much the first time I read this, but re-reading it, I found I liked them better once I knew what to expect. I think these are all traditional stories from various cultures, but most of the stories were completely new to me. My kids all enjoy this so much I should probably buy our own copy instead of checking it out from the library. The stories are a little scary for my five-year-old, but he wanted to know what his big sisters were enjoying so much.
February 24, 2021
This was a really lovely compilation of tales from around the world. There were some I was familiar with and others that I learned about through this, which was a really nice surprise. The art style and color choices are absolutely gorgeous and I never wanted it to end. Although it's intended for a juvenile audience, I think adults can find a lot to enjoy in this quick read.
May 19, 2021
I love a good comic/graphic novel. I love a good set of short story mythology pieces. This one stands out because it has some lesser known stories they retold. Similar tropes and familiar plots but without the carbon copy stories I have heard before.
October 13, 2022
The adaptations of the Momotaro tale, The Devil Bridegroom (from Estonia) tale, and the Finn McCool tale are particular standouts for good narrative pacing, especially exciting panel layouts and character designs, and fun dialogue.
April 20, 2023
This graphic novel collection of ten folktales from around the world was very enjoyable to read. The excellent illustrations make the stories come alive. The collection is mostly Eurocentric. I'd love to see a second edition with stories from Africa, the America and more from Asia.
June 11, 2018
I loved this.
Gorgeous tales + gorgeous illustrations = gorgeous overall.
Gorgeous tales + gorgeous illustrations = gorgeous overall.
June 20, 2018
A wonderfully illustrated collection of ten myths and folktales from around the world. Highly accessible, enticing, and entertaining. Quality retellings, as well, though the artwork is the star.
August 21, 2018
Nice artwork and fun stories chosen from multiple cultures.
October 24, 2018
I loved this graphic novel! This is such a fun way for a younger audience to be introduced to different myths or folklore. The illustrations were so nice and the stories were entertaining!
December 26, 2018
Some I really liked, some were kind of eh, I really wish it had gone below the equator to pull in a wider range of stories.
January 3, 2019
This is a fantastic selection of fairy tales from around the world retold in graphic novel format. The art is beautiful and there were a lot of tales I was not familiar with.
January 25, 2019
We got this from the library and it’s so fun! Fairy and folk tales in comic book style. My boys really liked it.
September 29, 2019
This book is very interesting. I can see 4+5 graders reading it. It is set up like a comic book which they might enjoy more than the basic book.
December 5, 2019
This book was just an enjoyable quick read, nothing too serious. Had myths and fairy tales from other culters featuring a monster vibe.
February 1, 2020
A great collection of retellings of fairy tales and myths. I really enjoyed the artwork in this collection and most of the fairy tales and myths. Very good.
April 15, 2020
This was such a fun book to read as we discovered folk stories from around the world. The art was lovely.
July 24, 2020
Good collection of stories with great illustrations.
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