Deutsch Barry - Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Charles M. Schulz Award winning cartoonist Barry Deutsch introduces a quirky and adventurous heroine in the utterly ingenious (Kirkus Reviews Starred Review) Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword first in a fantasy graphic novel series. Spunky strong - willed 11 - year - old Mirka Herschberg isn t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother or how - to - find - a - husband advice from her sister or you - better - not warnings from her brother. There's only one thing she does want: to fight dragons! Granted no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives but that doesn t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart's desire: a dragon - slaying sword! All she has to do is find and outwit the giant troll who's got it! A delightful mix of fantasy adventure cultural traditions and preteen commotion Hereville will captivate middle school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining heroine. Hereville series: Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish
Title: Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword
Author(s): Deutsch Barry
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419706196
Pages: 144 Pages
Publication Date: 10/1/2012
Category: Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels (Children's / Teenage)