Publisher's Synopsis
AUTHENTIC OWN VOICES: Stories are told from the voices of primarily Filipino and Pacific islander artists and writers, making a book of folklore that comes from lived experience in the region and firsthand knowledge of the stories as they're passed down through the generations. DIVERSIFIES FOLKLORE SHELVES: Broadens kids' understanding of global folklore beyond the overrepresented stories most frequently retold and reprinted in anthologies. HIGH-INTEREST: Presents a series of hilarious and high-energy modernized versions of classic tales that will keep kids reading until the end. The dynamically illustrated stories remove the "scholastic" aspect that can turn off kids when introducing them to folklore. ESTABLISHED BRAND: The fourth entry in a popular middle grade series that's going strong, NIGHTMARCHERS builds on this brand recognition and will sell to kids looking for "the next one." TONAL RANGE: Not simply a collection of "straight" retellings, the book features broad reinterpretations that include cartoony humor, magic, adventure, and suspense. Each artist brings their own unique style for the book, providing a dizzying array of visuals on even the quickest flip-through. WINNING FORMAT: Meets the growing demand for Common Core-aligned graphic novels that middle grade readers will self-select.
