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140 pp.
| Roaring Brook/First Second
| October, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-1-62672-979-7$19.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-62672-755-7$15.99
(3)
4-6
Translated by Joe Johnson.
Illustrated by
Vincent Brascaglia.
This biography of the Brazilian soccer star details his life, from his youth in Bauru, Brazil, to his rise to international stardom and through his later career. The comic-book style suits the subject matter, especially in action scenes from important games in Pelé's career. The narrative doesn't hesitate to explore Pelé's flaws and failures, providing a well-rounded look at his life.
128 pp.
| Papercutz
| February, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-1-59707-399-8$12.99
(4)
1-3
Translated by Joe Johnson.
Illustrated by
Marc Boutavant.
In this French import, Ariol and his friends are regular school kids who happen to be various animals. The episodic stories in this loosely drawn graphic novel generally depict Ariol in a benignly funny social interaction. Readers used to stories that pack more of a punch may feel let down by these barely rising and falling arcs.
165 pp.
| Abrams
| June, 2000
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TradeISBN 0-8109-4014-0$$24.95
(3)
K-3
Translated by A. E. Johnson.
Except for "Ricky of the Tuft," readers will recognize the eight tales included in this collection, although Perrault's stories are in some cases quite different from the modern versions: Cinderella forgives her stepsisters, and Sleeping Beauty marries her prince halfway through the story, has two children, and then faces her ogress mother-in-law. Each story is illustrated by a different French artist and ends with a pithy moral.