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Books in Graphic Spin series

  • Tall: Great American Folktales

    Martin Powell, Aaron Blecha

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Four larger-than-life American folktales come alive in this collection of comics from award-winning creators and rising stars! The tall tales include Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed.
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  • Hansel and Gretel: The Graphic Novel

    Donald Lemke, Sean Dietrich

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    When their parents leave them in the forest, Hansel and Gretel must find their way home. During their journey, they discover something better, a house made of sugary sweets! Too bad it's owned by an evil, and hungry, old witch.
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  • Pecos Bill, Colossal Cowboy: The Graphic Novel

    Sean Tulien, Lisa K. Weber

    Paperback (Capstone Press, May 1, 2010)
    Tossed from a wagon and raised by coyotes, Pecos Bill had a strange childhood to say the least. As he grows up, this Texas-sized cowboy wrestles with wolves, grapples with a wild mare, and rides a mountain lion without even breaking a sweat! Pecos Bill is able to tame the Wild West with ease, but soon he faces an even bigger challenge, a rampaging cyclone the likes of which no one has ever seen! Pecos Bill must try to rein this wild storm in, or it will lay waste to the great American frontier.
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  • Jack and the Beanstalk: The Graphic Novel

    Blake A. Hoena, Ricardo Tercio

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    When Jack sells his family's cow for magic beans, his mother is anything but pleased. Soon, however, the beans sprout into a towering beanstalk. It leads to a castle filled with gold and other treasures. Jack's family will be rich, if he can sneak past the man-eating giant!
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  • John Henry, Hammerin' Hero: The Graphic Novel

    Stephanie True Peters, Nelson Evergreen

    Paperback (Capstone Press, May 1, 2010)
    Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry was destined to become a steel-driving legend. As a young man, he makes his mark on the American railroads, whistling while he works. But one day, a shady salesman comes to the railroad camp, claiming that his hammering machine is superior to any railroad worker. John Henry steps up to challenge the man's machine, hoping to save the jobs of thousands of railroad workers. But will John Henry be able to prove that a machine can't do what a man can?
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  • Red Riding Hood: The Graphic Novel

    Martin Powell, Victor Rivas

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    One morning, young Ruby sets out to visit her grandma's house. She wears a Red Riding Hood to protect her from the forest's evil creatures. But will it? A hungry, old wolf has some evil plans of his own.
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  • Snow White: The Graphic Novel

    Martin Powell, Erik Valdez Y Alanis

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Nov. 1, 2009)
    Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White.
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  • The Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan: The Graphic Novel

    Martin Powell, Aaron Blecha

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, May 1, 2010)
    The legendary woodsman Paul Bunyan was the biggest man who ever lived. He had wagon wheels for shirt buttons, and his axe took an entire town a whole month to build! One day, Paul finds a big blue ox frozen in the snow. He nurses the behemoth back to health, and names his new companion Babe. The two travel the land, and clear the way for settlers who will soon follow.
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  • Beauty and the Beast: The Graphic Novel

    Michael Dahl, Luke Feldman

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    In a dark forest, a merchant picks a rose for his daughter Beauty. It belongs to a terrible beast. To save his life, the merchant promises that his daughter will visit the creature. When she does, Beauty grows to like the beast. But can she ever love him?
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  • The Legend of Johnny Appleseed: The Graphic Novel

    Martin Powell, Michelle Lamoreaux

    Paperback (Capstone Press, May 1, 2010)
    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: β€’ Perpetual license β€’ 24 hour, 7 days a week access β€’ No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time β€’ Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available β€’ Easy to use β€’ Ability to turn audio on and off β€’ Words highlighted to match audio Little Johnny Appleseed had a big heart, and even bigger dreams. The young boy hoped to one day spread his love of apples by planting apple seeds across the entire country. That way, the apples can feed the hungry, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful trees. So, one day, Johnny sets out to do just that! His adventures bring him face to face with an injured wolf, a giant catfish, the Bigfoot, and much more in this tall tale of a true American legend.
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  • The Princess and the Pea: The Graphic Novel

    Stephanie True Peters, Hans Christian Andersen, Michelle Lamoreaux

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2009)
    As a young prince nears adulthood, the Queen tells him he must find a princess bride -- but not just any princess will do. Only a true princess will satisfy his mother. The young prince searches the entire kingdom, but returns home alone and sad. Late one stormy night, a mysterious woman knocks at the castle door. She claims to be a true princess, but the Queen has her doubts. So, she concocts a clever scheme to see if the princess is the real thing.
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  • The Three Little Pigs: The Graphic Novel

    Lisa Trumbauer, Aaron Blecha

    Paperback (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2010)
    When their mother sends them packing, the Three Little Pigs are forced to build houses of their own. They better be sturdy and strong because the Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl, and he’s ready to huff and puff his way inside. Will they survive against this hungry beast? Or will the pigs become his next tasty treat?
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