How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman marries a mouse? And what can a young man learn from a thousand leaf cutter ants? Learn the answer to all these questions and more as these timeless tales are transformed into bold, stunning and utterly contemporary comics. This book brings the sights and stories of Latin America to a new generation of graphic novel fans around the world. The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America

Follow Jack, his sister Maddy and the spunky neighbor Lilly, as they wrangle with the magical garden behind Jack’s house and travel to the dangerous world beyond the vines and stalks. Mighty Jack takes Jack and the Beanstalk’s folk-tale charm and adds a dash of modern fantasy. It would have been a normal, boring summer had Jack not sold his mother’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. Meet fearless commander, Major Meowser, brave-but-hungry pilot, Waffles, genius technician and inventor, Blanket, and quick-thinking science officer, Pom Pom, on their most dangerous and important missions in the galaxy. This series breathes life into a world populated entirely by cats, brimming with jokes, charm, science and enough big boxes and tuna sandwiches for everyone! 2. When the world is in danger, only the best space cats on earth can save us all. The expertly selected graphic novels below showcase how this medium is not only entertaining and exciting for young readers but also delivers important themes, topics and ideas in an engaging way that aids comprehension and retention skills. Advanced readers also benefit from reading graphic novels, as they learn how to interpret various images and words to construct a complex story. These visually engaging books capture students’ attention, increase reading comprehension and can be a more approachable read for striving readers, English language learners or those with learning difficulties. Graphic novels have become increasingly popular among young readers for good reason.

Mighty jack by ben hatke