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.
"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.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 48). |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 7+ Toon Books. Grades 4-6 Toon Books. |
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Genre: | Comics (Graphic works) Educational comics. Folk tales. Graphic novels. Historical comics. Nonfiction comics. |
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- 13 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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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 |
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."