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Jan 12, 2016 | ISBN 9780147511713 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Sep 02, 2014 | ISBN 9780698145757 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Jan 12, 2016 | ISBN 9780147511713 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 02, 2014 | ISBN 9780698145757 | Middle Grade (8-12)
“A Wimpy Kid format with a fairy-tale twist? Yes, this is bound to be a hit.” —BooklistShrek meets Dork Diaries in this comic novel of a troll trying to figure out how to be more popular. It’s not easy being Zarf. As a troll, he’s stuck at the bottom of the middle school hierarchy, way below the prince and knights (populars), ogres and giants (jocks), and even the lowly minstrels (band geeks). Plus, trolls aren’t exactly known for their brain power or cool demeanor. But it gets worse. When the king disappears and Zarf’s archenemy, the prince, ascends the throne, he makes Zarf’s life even more miserable. And so it is that Zarf and his two sidekicks (a neurotic, mutton-obsessed pig and the not-funny son of the court jester) set out to find the missing king as well as their way to middle school heroism. (Okay, the heroism part might be wishful thinking.) The first book in this brilliant new illustrated series from comics creator Rob Harrell is perfect for fans of fractured fairytales and the Land of Stories series.
Shrek meets Dork Diaries in this epically funny tale of a troll trying to figure out how to be more popular It’s not easy being Zarf. As a troll, he’s stuck at the bottom of the middle school hierarchy, way below the prince and knights (populars), ogres and giants (jocks), and even the lowly minstrels (band geeks). Plus, trolls aren’t exactly known for their brain power or cool demeanor. But it gets worse. When the king disappears and Zarf’s archenemy, the prince, ascends the throne, he makes Zarf’s life even more miserable. And so it is that Zarf and his two sidekicks (a neurotic, mutton-obsessed pig and the not-funny son of the court jester) set out to find the missing king as well as their way to middle school heroism. (Okay, the heroism part might be wishful thinking.) The first book in this brilliant new illustrated series from comics creator Rob Harrell is perfect for fans of fractured fairytales and the Land of Stories series.
Rob Harrell created and drew the internationally syndicated comic strip Big Top, as well as the acclaimed graphic novel Monster on the Hill. He also writes and draws the long-running daily comic strip Adam@Home. He lives with his wife in Austin,… More about Rob Harrell
“Entertainingly goofy. A promising series kickoff full of off-kilter action and humor.” — Publishers Weekly“A Wimpy Kid format with a fairy-tale twist? Yes, this is bound to be a hit.” —Booklist
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