Ogres

Contributor(s): Jeffrey, Gary (Author)

ISBN: 9781433960376

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$19.95

Pub Date: August 16, 2011

Dewey: 398.21

LCCN: 2010054377

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 10

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.30" L x 6.70" W ( 0.40 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Social Science | Folklore and Mythology

Series: Graphic Mythical Creatures

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000146191 ( Ogres)

Reading level: 3.90

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Ogres have been featured in fairy tales and folklore long before the misanthropic, but lovable, Shrek. Fascinating facts teach readers about ogres of many traditionsfrom Japanese legends to popular fairy tales. The featured legend of Tom Hickathrift and his exciting battle with the ogre of Tilney Marsh is presented in graphic-novel form, which enlivens it through accessible text and engaging drawings. Readers will even find out how ogres are involved in the story of the popular character Puss in Boots.

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