Stephanie True Peters creëert kinderliteratuur en combineert haar dagelijks leven met fantasievolle verhalen. Voortbouwend op haar achtergrond als voormalig redacteur van kinderboeken en ghostwriter van sportfictie, duikt ze in fascinerende onderwerpen en fictieve scenario's. Haar werk verkent vaak de kruising van sport en het presidentschap, en trekt lezers aan met boeiende verhalen en historische verbindingen. Peters vindt voldoening in het balanceren van haar schrijverscarrière met het gezinsleven, waarbij ze haar dagelijkse ervaringen omzet in boeiende verhalen voor jonge lezers.
A Modern Graphic Greek Myth
The quest for the Golden Fleece drives young hero Jason and his companions, the Argonauts, as they navigate various challenges in their pursuit of his rightful throne. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth is tailored for struggling and reluctant readers, making it accessible while still capturing the adventure and camaraderie of Jason's journey.
A Modern Graphic Greek Myth
The story delves into the intense family dynamics of the Titans as they engage in a decade-long conflict with the Olympians, marked by jealousy and sibling rivalry. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth presents an accessible narrative, specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers, making the epic battle for control of the universe both engaging and relatable.
A test of loyalty unfolds as sixteen-year-old Macy navigates the chaotic school game Spoon, which leads Alliyah, the star volleyball player, to make increasingly reckless decisions in her quest for victory. This gripping narrative explores themes of friendship, competition, and the consequences of ambition.
"A nearby dragon sighting has area knights clamouring for new swords, but the village's swordmaker is having trouble keeping up with orders. Then one morning he discovers a new sword waiting on his workbench. From its etched blade to its jewelled hilt, it's a thing of beauty. The next morning, there are two, and the next there are three. The delighted swordmaker hides in his workshop to see where these beautiful weapons are coming from. To his shock, they are the work of the dragon, himself! Dare the swordmaker approach the talented beast? Enjoy this twist on the popular tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker in this graphic novel retelling for kids."--Provided by publisher
In a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves: one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack's alpha wolf just can't contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret? ...
"Unlock the mysteries of Earth's continents . . . with a time-traveling teen! In this full-color graphic novel, teenage geoscientist and time-traveler Crystal delivers all the dirt on the planet's rocky past, from lava rocks to massive landforms. With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this book is sure to delight young readers as they follow along on Earth's Amazing Journey"--
Revisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this graphic novel for new readers. The three pigs need to build their own homes. But a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get rid of the wolf?
"Frank tends the rubbish heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of scraps of rubbish. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the body. But Frank can't seem to get the robot to work. One strange night, a bolt of lightning transforms the invention into a real human child! Frank names him Stain. Curious and energetic, Stain wreaks havoc on the monster realm, angering the monster population. Can Frank save Stain from destruction by convincing the rest of the monsters that Stain is not a threat?"--Provided by publisher