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Gryphons Aren't So Great - (Adventures in Cartooning) by James Sturm & Alexis Frederick-Frost & Andrew Arnold (Hardcover)

Gryphons Aren't So Great - (Adventures in Cartooning) by  James Sturm & Alexis Frederick-Frost & Andrew Arnold (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The Knight's best friend is her horse Edward. They go everywhere together and do everything together. But when the Knight gets a gryphon, suddenly all she talks about is how awesome her new pet is. Edward can't help it--he's jealous. But the gryphon turns out to be more of a peril than a pet, and it's Edward who comes to the rescue in the end"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The Knight's best friend is her horse, Edward. They go everywhere together and do everything together! But when the Knight gets a gryphon, suddenly all she talks about is how awesome her new pet is. Edward can't help it--he's jealous! But the gryphon turns out to be more of a peril than a pet, and it's Edward who comes to the rescue in the end. It turns out that gryphons aren't so great...but Edward sure is! <p/>The second of four adorable picture books from the creators of Adventures in Cartooning, <i>Gryphons Aren't so Great</i> is a sweet and accessible story in the Adventures in Cartooning universe.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This lively frolic is sure to please young readers. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>The memorable tale will be enjoyed by a wide range of readers time and again. --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Beginning readers new to comics can enjoy the simply drawn, colorful panels and the madcap antics, while parents and teachers can appreciate this story of friendship and loyalty. --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>James Sturm</b> is a cartoonist and educator whose books include<i> The Golem's Mighty Swing, Market Day, </i> and<i> Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow</i>. He is the co-founder of The Seattle alternative newspaper <i>The Stranger </i>and The Center for Cartoon Studies, an MFA degree granting college in White River Junction where he currently serves as the school's director. <p/><b>Alexis Frederick-Frost</b> is a co-author and illustrator of the <i>Adventures in Cartooning </i>series of graphic novels. Alexis's illustrations have appeared in a variety of publications by Nickelodeon Magazine, First Second Books, and others. Alexis currently lives with his wife in Maryland. <p/><b>Andrew Arnold</b> is one of the co-authors of the <i>Adventures in Cartooning</i> series. His work has appeared in several publications, including Nickelodeon Magazine and Cambridge University Press. Originally from Houston, Texas, Andrew currently lives in New York City.</p>

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