Martin Powell
Author
Series
Lexile measure
GN 570L
Language
English
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Description
One day a cyclone suddenly sweeps across the Kansas sky. A young girl named Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are carried up into the terrible storm. Far, far away, they crash down in a strange land called Oz. To return home, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and meet the all-powerful Wizard of Oz.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
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....
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
The story of Sinbad the Sailor, who sets sail in search of great riches and discovers even greater adventures. On his seven treacherous voyages, the Persian explorer braves a shipwreck, fights off savage cannibals, and battles a giant Cyclops, surviving to tell his legendary tales.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Emrick the shoemaker can barely afford food for himself and his wife, but they still give far more than they take. One day, Emrick's generosity compels him to trade a pair of his shoes for a beautiful woodlands painting. He hangs the curious work of art on the wall and goes to sleep hungry. The next morning, he awakens to find a beautifully-crafted pair of shoes resting upon his desk. Later that night, Emrick and his wife watch from the shadows as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Retells the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty in a graphic novel format. Features color illustrations, a brief history of Sleeping Beauty, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Retells the classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in a graphic novel format. Features full-color illustrations, a glossary, a brief history of Snow White, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Uses a graphic novel format to present a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, in which an ugly duckling is shunned by its peers until it realizes that it is actually a swan.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a retelling of the classic tale of "Rumpelstiltskin" presented in a graphic novel format, in which a young woman promises a deceptive imp that she will give him her firstborn child if he will spin straw into gold for her.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Lexile measure
520L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
The dream of a lonely woodcutter is fulfilled when his puppet, Pinocchio, comes to life. Unfortunately, Pinocchio quickly becomes more of a prankster than a pleasure. He would rather create mischief and play tricks than keep up on his studies. Soon, however, the wooden puppet learns that being a real boy is much more complicated than simply having fun.
12) Romeo & Juliet
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (77 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
A graphic-novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families whose tale is doomed to end in tragedy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 p.) : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Presents a retelling of the classic tale of "Rumpelstiltskin" presented in a graphic novel format, in which a young woman promises a deceptive imp that she will give him her firstborn child if he will spin straw into gold for her.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
A graphic adaptation of a mystery with Private Investigator, Sherlock Holmes, who seeks to unlock clues about a monstrous attack on Sir Charles Baskerville late one night.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : chiefly color illustrations
Language
Español
Description
A graphic adaptation of a mystery with private investigator, Sherlock Holmes, who seeks to unlock clues about a monstrous attack on Sir Charles Baskerville late one night.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
GN 540L
Physical Desc
35 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
GN 500L
Language
English
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Description
Born of a mortal woman and the king of the gods, Hercules is blessed with extraordinary strength. The goddess Hera commands that the mighty Hercules must undergo twelve incredible tasks to pay for a mistake he made in the past. Hercules easily completes the first few labors, as he overpowers a ravenous lion and battles a giant bull barehanded. But not all the gods support him, and Hercules faces difficult tasks that test his strength and his mind....
Author
Series
Lexile measure
GN 530L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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"--Unedited summary from book.