Blancaflor, the hero with secret powers : a folktale from Latin America : a toon graphic
(Graphic Novel)
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Contributors
Published
New York : TOON Graphics, [2021].
Physical Desc
48 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 540L
Status
PCPLS - Portage Public Library - Kids Graphic Books
SPIEG
1 available
SPIEG
1 available
PCPLS - Valparaiso Public Library - Kids Graphic Books
SPIEG
1 available
SPIEG
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PCPLS - Portage Public Library - Kids Graphic Books | SPIEG | On Shelf |
| PCPLS - Valparaiso Public Library - Kids Graphic Books | SPIEG | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookston Prairie Twp PL - Brookston - Juvenile Graphic Novel | J GRA BLA | On Shelf |
| Fayette Co PL - Connersville - Children Books | J SPIEGELMAN (GRAPHIC) | On Shelf |
| Fulton Co PL - Rochester Main Library - Graphic Novel (Juvenile) | GRAPHIC J SPI | On Shelf |
| Kendallville PL - Kendallville Main Branch - Kid Graphic Novel | KID GRAPHIC.NOVEL FOLKTALES BLANCAFLOR | On Shelf |
| Lincoln Heritage PL - Dale Main Library - Graphic Novels Juvenile | GN J SPI BLAN | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Ability -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Fantasy -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Ghouls and ogres -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Latin America -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Magic -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Princes -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Self-acceptance -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Tales -- Latin America -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Fantasy -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Ghouls and ogres -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Latin America -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Magic -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Princes -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Self-acceptance -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Tales -- Latin America -- Comic books, strips, etc.
More Details
Published
New York : TOON Graphics, [2021].
Format
Graphic Novel
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 2.5, 1 Points
Level 2.5, 1 Points
Lexile code
GN
Lexile measure
540
Notes
General Note
Introduction statement of responsibility from cover.
Description
"Raised by a mean ogre of a father who eats his opponents for dinner, Blancaflor is often told not to show off her own considerable powers for fear of scaring off suitors. When a prince falls from the sky and wakes up in her lap, she is spellbound. She moves heaven and earth to help the endearing, yet not so clever, young man, all while trying not to let him know. With their trademark magnificent brio, Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio Garcia Sanchez update a classic tale extolling the strength and resourcefulness of women"--Back cover.
Description
"In this updated adaptation of a classic Latin American folktale, Blancaflor, a young ogre with magical powers, decides to secretly help a charming prince who has made a foolish bet with her father. Through saving the prince and the kingdom, she learns to be honest with herself and others about the things that make her special"--,Publisher
Target Audience
Grades 4-6,TOON Books
Target Audience
GN540L,Lexile
Target Audience
Decoding demand: 68 (high),Semantic demand: 88 (very high),Syntactic demand: 61 (high),Structure demand: 84 (very high),Lexile
Target Audience
GN540L,Lexile
Target Audience
Decoding demand: 68 (high),Semantic demand: 88 (very high),Syntactic demand: 61 (high),Structure demand: 84 (very high),Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Spiegelman, N., García Sánchez, S., & Campoy, F. I. (2021). Blancaflor, the hero with secret powers: a folktale from Latin America : a toon graphic . TOON Graphics.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spiegelman, Nadja, Sergio García Sánchez and F. Isabel, Campoy. 2021. Blancaflor, the Hero With Secret Powers: A Folktale From Latin America : A Toon Graphic. TOON Graphics.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spiegelman, Nadja, Sergio García Sánchez and F. Isabel, Campoy. Blancaflor, the Hero With Secret Powers: A Folktale From Latin America : A Toon Graphic TOON Graphics, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Spiegelman, Nadja,, Sergio García Sánchez, and F. Isabel Campoy. Blancaflor, the Hero With Secret Powers: A Folktale From Latin America : A Toon Graphic TOON Graphics, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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