The Boy Who Cried Vampire (Far Out Fables)

Harper, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 1496554213 ISBN 13: 9781496554215

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2017

Synopsis

In Transylvania, a boy cries... vampire! Young Ion is bored by life in the village. So to spice things up, the imaginative prankster runs false vampire drills, much to the annoyance of the villagers. But one night, a shadow passes by Ion's window. This time it's no joke. It's a REAL vampire! Have all of Ion's fibs come back to bite him, or can the boy find a way out of this batty situation? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Boy Who Cried Wolf receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-color graphic novel retelling for kids!

About this title

Book Description:

· Classic fable Boy Who Cried Wolf reworked with a fun, modern twist that will engage the most reluctant readers. · Back matter extras include telling of the original tale and a guide to the Far Out twists, making it perfect for comparison and contrast lessons · Visual comprehension questions will critically engage students with the popular graphic novel format and aid in developing visual literacy  · An engaging take on fables, which are an important part of Common Core Standards

· Classic fable Boy Who Cried Wolf reworked with a fun, modern twist that will engage the most reluctant readers. · Spin-off of the popular Far Out Fairy Tales series―more exciting storybook adventures!  · Back matter extras include telling of the original tale and a guide to the Far Out twists, plus visual comprehension questions that critically engage students with the popular graphic novel format · An engaging take on fables, which are an important part of Common Core Standards

About the Author:

Benjamin Harper has worked as an editor at Lucasfilm LTD. and DC Comics. He currently works at Warner Bros. Consumer Products in Burbank, California.   He has written many books, including Obsessed With Star Wars and Thank You, Superman!

Alex Lopez is from Sabadell, Spain.  He became a professional illustrator and comic-book artist in 2001, but he’s been drawing ever since he can remember.  Lopez’s pieces have been published in many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, and Turkey. He’s also worked on a variety of projects from illustrated books to video games to marketing pieces.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1496554213
• ISBN 13: 9781496554215
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 33
• Illustrator: Lopez Alex