| Thumbelina: The Graphic Novel Contributor(s): Andersen, Hans C. (Author), Powell, Martin (Retold by), Sandoval, Gerardo |
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ISBN: 1434217418 ISBN-13: 9781434217417 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $6.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: After seeking the help of a strange old woman, Gerta is amazed to see a tiny girl emerge from the blooming petals of a magical flower! Gerta has always wanted a child of her own, so she adopts the tiny maiden and names her Thumbelina. While Gerta sleeps, a strange creature creeps forth from the darkness and steals Thumbelina into the night. Lost and alone in a forest, Thumbelina must seek the aid of the forest creatures if she is to ever see Gerta again. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009010531 |
| Lexile Measure: 560 |
| Series: Graphic Spin (Quality Paper) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.6" W x 9.8" (0.25 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 130880 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: - Perpetual license - 24 hour, 7 days a week access - No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time - Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available - Easy to use - Ability to turn audio on and off - Words highlighted to match audio After seeking the help of a strange old woman, Gerta is amazed to see a tiny girl emerge from the blooming petals of a magical flower Gerta has always wanted a child of her own, so she adopts the tiny maiden and names her Thumbelina. While Gerta sleeps, a strange creature creeps forth from the darkness and steals Thumbelina into the night. Lost and alone in a forest, Thumbelina must seek the aid of the forest creatures if she is to ever see Gerta again. |
Contributor Bio(s): Horne, Sarah: - Sarah Horne was born in sub-zero Derbyshire, UK, one cold November day. Since then, she has graduated from Falmouth College of Arts in 2001, and from Kingston University with a Masters in illustration in 2005. Currently, Sarah lives and works in Wapping, London, and spends many hours sipping tea while working at Happiness At Work Studios.Powell, Martin: - Since 1986, Martin Powell has been a freelance writer. He has written hundreds of stories, many of which have been published by Disney, Marvel, Tekno comix, Moonstone Books, and others. In 1989, Powell received an Eisner Award nomination for his graphic novel Scarlet in Gaslight. This award is one of the highest comic book honors. |