Far Out Fairy Tales
7 total works
A nearby dragon sighting has area knights clamouring for new swords, but the village’s swordmaker is having trouble keeping up with orders. Then one morning he discovers a new sword waiting on his workbench. From its etched blade to its jewelled hilt, it's a thing of beauty. The next morning, there are two, and the next there are three. The delighted swordmaker hides in his workshop to see where these beautiful weapons are coming from. To his shock, they are the work of the dragon, himself! Dare the swordmaker approach the talented beast? Enjoy this twist on the popular tale of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" 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.
In a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves: one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack’s alpha wolf just can’t contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret? Experience Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of "The Little Mermaid" like you never have 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.
Follow Beauty's adventures in trying to save her father and handle the kraken. Find out how Princess King, detective extraordinaire, solves the mystery of the missing "pea". Discover how Rapunzel escapes the tower and the evil scientist Frankenstein. Read about how Thumbelina, wrestling champ, can wrestle herself from Mr Mole's grip over her life and take control of her destiny. Four classic fairy tales twisted about, turned inside out and reworked for the graphic novel format.
Far Out Fairy Tales Pack B of 4
by Laurie S Sutton and Stephanie True Peters
Published 6 February 2020
Follow Beauty's adventures in trying to save her father and handle the kraken. Find out how Princess King, detective extraordinaire, solves the mystery of the missing "pea". Discover how Rapunzel escapes the tower and the evil scientist Frankenstein. Read about how Thumbelina, wrestling champ, can wrestle herself from Mr Mole's grip over her life and take control of her destiny. Four classic fairy tales twisted about, turned inside out and reworked for the graphic novel format.
Brave the shadowy chambers of a creepy crypt (that might just be the home of three cranky vampires) with Goldilocks, explorer extraordinaire. Go on an enchanted quest with Sleeping Beauty as she uses her magical talents and collects rare potion ingredients that will save her sleeping kingdom. Two classic fairy tales twisted about, turned inside out and reworked for the graphic novel format.
