Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Tricksters
116 pages · Released Nov 30, 2021 · Boom! Studios
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This folklore-based graphic novel anthology showcases four trickster tales from world mythology in Jim Henson's accessible, whimsical style. The stories emphasize clever problem-solving and lessons learned from mischief rather than violence or cruelty. While there is occasional conflict and some mildly spooky moments typical of folklore, the content is age-appropriate for middle-grade readers and offers strong educational and cultural value.
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"WHO IS THE GREATEST MISCHIEF MAKER OF ALL TIME? Is it the King of Stories, Anansi? Or Eshu, the Nigerian trickster god? Perhaps Thor’s infamous brother, Loki? Or cunning Reynard the Fox? Discover these legendary tricksters and judge for yourself through the lens of The Storyteller as he regales his faithful canine com... "WHO IS THE GREATEST MISCHIEF MAKER OF ALL TIME? Is it the King of Stories, Anansi? Or Eshu, the Nigerian trickster god? Perhaps Thor’s infamous brother, Loki? Or cunning Reynard the Fox? Discover these legendary tricksters and judge for yourself through the lens of The Storyteller as he regales his faithful canine companion... and you! Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Tricksters showcases four clever tales of mischief makers and the lessons they teach us. Each one inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series by some of today’s most exciting voices including New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko (Raybearer) and artist Erin Kubo (The Christmas Creature), Nebula and Hugo Award winning author Amal El-Mohtar (This is How You Lose the Time War) with illustrations by Isa Hanssen, graphic novelist Robin Robinson (The City on The Other Side) and artist A.L. Kaplan (Full-Spectrum Therapy), and comic book writer Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson has a Cybernetic Eye) and illustrator Jade Zhang. Collects Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Tricksters #1-4. "
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ISBN 9781646683208 · Boom! Studios