The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories

by Kate Ashwin (Editor)

Other authorsAlina Pete (Editor), Kel McDonald (Editor)
Paperback, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

FIC ASH

Call number

FIC ASH

Description

Loup Garrou, trickster rabbits, and spirits with names that can't be spoken--the plains and forests of North America are alive with characters like these, all waiting to meet you in this collection of folklore retold in comics! This fifth volume of the "Cautionary Fables and Fairytales" anthology series features updated takes on ancient stories from tribes spanning the continent, bursting with bedside tales that are thrilling, chilling, and most of all inspiring

Publication

Iron Circus Comics (2022), 120 pages

Original publication date

2022-04

Original language

English

Language

User reviews

LibraryThing member reader1009
* reviewed from uncorrected egalley *

children's middlegrade graphic folklore (grades 3rd and up, some tales are a little spooky but none are very scary) - several short tales written and illustrated by Native American/First Nation authors and illustrators from different backgrounds, including one
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who is trans and one who is two-spirit.

This is a very nice collection of short folklore stories, retold for modern consumption. A recommended addition to any school or public library.
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LibraryThing member BibliLakayAyizan
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. Created by Native American authors and artists, this anthology explores legends and folktales from the First Nation. I was deeply touched by all these stories. They are all beautifully written and illustrated, sharing mysterious, funny and emotional past and
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contemporary fictions.

The anthology opens with As It Was Told To Me, an Odawa creationist legend, and ends with By The Light Of The Moon, a S’Kallam love story between the Moon and the Octopus Queen. In total, this anthology contains 8 stories, all very different from one another’s, but all rooted in old beliefs : tricksters, monsters that were once humans and forbidden loves are among the things you will discover in this great collection.

This graphic novel is part of the Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales series and the quality of this book amazed me so much that I want to discover the other anthologies previously published !
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LibraryThing member Sucharita1986
An interesting collection of folklore tales from North America. The stories are some of the unheard ones. But, all the stories are not so amazing. The first and the last story were a bit exciting. Graphics are not good enough. Although, the book is a short read and perfect for children. I would
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only give 3 stars to the book. Had high expectations from the publisher as I have read some other books by them. Stories are not at all creepy enough like they claim. So be ready for a very light read.
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LibraryThing member MaowangVater
Although this is part of the series Cautionary Fables & Fairytales some of these tales are as enlightening and reassuring as some of the fearsome cautionary tales that are included. The collection of traditional tales told by the first people to settle in what are now Canada and the United States
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is told in graphic novel form by authors and illustrators descended from these first people. As such it’s a wonderful addition to any collection of fables, folklore and fairy tales.
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ISBN

1945820977 / 9781945820977

Barcode

97819458209771
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