![]() ![]() ![]() This has a slightly lower Lexile score of GN300L. Content was culturally ambiguous, although inclusion of references to the Irish and Scottish versions of the tale were welcome.Ĭhildren amused with this graphic novel might also enjoy Hansel and Gretel: The Graphic Novel by Donald Lemke, and illustrated by Sean Dietrich (ISBN: 9781434207678). This reviewer did not detect offensive or didactic content, except for idealized portrayal of Mirabelle and the king in terms of body type – the beautiful person syndrome. ![]() Paperback and electronic versions are available. Discussion questions and writing prompts conclude the text. The author also references Grimm’s Fairy Tales. There is also a brief history of the story, including reference to Rumpelstiltskin’s name variations in Irish ( Trit-a-Trot) and Scottish versions ( Whuppity Stoorie). A nice feature is a glossary at the end, including words such as hobgoblin and flamebird. ![]() Product details (Barnes and Noble) suggest an age range of 8-13, with a Lexile score of GN330L. Lavishly illustrated by award winning artist Erik Valdez Y Alanis, Martin Powell retells this fairy tale with little variation from the basic form. This review pertains to the 2009 hardcover binding. ![]()
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