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Paul Bunyan : the invention of an American legend / Noah Van Sciver ; with stories and art by Marlena Myles ; introduction by Lee Francis IV ; postscript by Deondre Smiles.

Van Sciver, Noah, (author,, illustrator.). Francis, Lee, IV, (writer of introduction.). Myles, Marlena, 1985- (author,, illustrator.). Smiles, Deondre, (writer of postscript.).

Summary:

"In a humorous graphic novel set in Minnesota around 1914, we see W. B. Laughead, an advertising manager for a lumber company, spin the Paul Bunyan tall tales. Highlights the impact of clear-cutting old-growth forests. With contributions by Native authors as well as historical maps, photos, and a bibliography."

Record details

  • ISBN: 1662665229
  • ISBN: 1662665237
  • ISBN: 9781662665226
  • ISBN: 9781662665233
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Toon Books, 2023.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 48).
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7+ Toon Books.
Grades 4-6 Toon Books.
Subject: Bunyan, Paul (Legendary character) > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Folklore > United States > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Forests and forestry > United States > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Logging > United States > History > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Comics (Graphic works)
Educational comics.
Folk tales.
Graphic novels.
Historical comics.
Nonfiction comics.

Available copies

  • 13 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540704 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540522 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540589 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 03/21/2024
Swansboro Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540647 Juvenile Graphic Novel Checked out 03/14/2024