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Paul Bunyan : the invention of an American legend Cover Image Book

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, (author of afterword, colophon, etc).

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.

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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.

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

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540704 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540522 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540589 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/11/2026
Swansboro Branch Library J398.21 VAN (Text) 36015000540647 Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -