Copyright Date:
2008
Edition Date:
2008
Release Date:
09/01/07
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-602-70062-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-602-70062-8
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2007016371
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2008)
HO, Jason , adapt Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde . illus. by adapt. ISBN 978-1-60270-058-1 . LC 2007009616. THOMPSON, Bart A. , adapt Mummy . illus. by Brian Miroglio. ISBN 978-1-60270-061-1 . LC 2007016370. ZORNOW, Jeff , adapt The Legend of Sleepy Hollow . illus. by adapt. ISBN 978-1-60270-060-4 . LC 2007009615. ZORNOW, Jeff , adapt Werewolf . illus. by adapt. ISBN 978-1-60270-062-8 . LC 2007016371. ea vol: unpaged. (Graphic Horror Series). glossary. Web sites. CIP. ABDO/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet 2008. PLB $18.95. Gr 4-8 Four classic tales of horror and one original monster story are presented in this series. Styles of art and lettering are matched to the period and tone of each volume. Hos illustrations for Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde are sepia-toned and accompanied by text in an ornate font, while Zornows Sleepy Hollow scenes range from the bright colors of a sunlit farm to the dark, moody road late at night, all accompanied by classic comic-book lettering. Zornows original werewolf tale pits the beast against an array of monsters commanded by a vampire in an action-packed adventure well suited to its length. Frankenstein , Jekyll & Hyde , and Mummy (based on an unspecified Bram Stoker work, but drawing heavily on The Jewel of Seven Stars ), unfortunately, all suffer from being so condensed. Still, young horror fans will enjoy these graphic (not gory) renditions. Beth Gallego, Los Angeles Public Library, North Hollywood
In the town of Dredsad, the people have a horrible problem. A female vampire named Wandessa is attacking the town. What was once a beautiful and bustling village has turned into one that is cursed. Now, the villagers' only hope lies in a single man--the ravenous Werewolf! This action-packed adventure is now a monster-filled graphic novel adaptation. A history of werewolves and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.