The Lion and the Mouse and the Invaders from Zurg: A Graphic Novel

by Benjamin Harper, Pedro Rodriguez (Illustrator)

Overview

Can a tiny mouse save a mighty lion... from alien invaders? Thunder the Lion is leading a resistance group to fight the fierce Zurg who occupy Earth. Daisy the Mouse rushes to join the cause only to be laughed out by the lion and his soldiers. But when Thunder is taken prisoner, it's up to Daisy to rescue him. Can Daisy and Thunder team up to drive back the extraterrestrial threat once and for all? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-color graphic novel retelling for kids!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496554260
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Far Out Fables
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,142,304
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	GN560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Benjamin Harper has worked as an editor at Lucasfilm LTD. and DC Comics. He currently works at Warner Bros. Consumer Products in Burbank, California.   He has written many books, including Obsessed With Star Wars and Thank You, Superman!

Interviews

Spin-off of the popular Far Out Fairy Tales series—more exciting storybook adventures!;,Extras, including a telling of the original tale, a guide to the Far Out twists, and visual comprehension questions, critically engage students with the graphic novel format;,Fresh takes on classic fables provide an engaging way to approach Common Core ELA Standards around fables and folktales;,Fun, modern twists will draw in the most reluctant readers;