Higgins, D. (2009). Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer. CA: SLG Publishing. ISBN: 1593621760
Plot Summary
Another recreation of a classic fairy take, Pinocchio: The Vampire Slayer is full with myth, humor, horror, and sarcasm. The story begins with Pinocchio's father being killed by vampires, and Pinocchio seeks revenge. Along with a much older Blue Fairy, the ghost of a cricket, and the master woodcarver, Pinocchio spends his days and nights hunting for vampires. To kill a vampire, Pinocchio doesn't need a wooden stake, all he needs is to tell a lie.
Critical Evaluation
This book was fun to read. I find it humorous to retell classic stories, even if gore and vampires are added. Some parts of the graphic novel seemed forced, but for the most part, I look forward to the future volumes.
Readers Annotation
Sometime it is ok to tell a lie.
Authors Information
Dusty Higgins is an illustrator, cartoonist, designer, and comic books artist. He works at his home in Arkansas. Dusty loved doodling in elementary school, and drawing to impress girls in high school. His undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas was art with an emphasis of drawing and graphic design. Dusty drew cartoons and illustrations for the local paper during his junior year of college and he eventually moved on to the biggest newspaper in the state
In 2009, Higgins illustrated his first graphic novel, Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer and it received many awards and nominations. He still draws and he also plays the violin and loves fixing up his new house.
Genre
Graphic Novel
Curriculum Ties
Teens can recreate classic fairy tales in their English or after school writing workshops.
Booktalking Ideas
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Challenge Issues
Violence, supernatural
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Reason for Selection
I am a huge fan of reconstructed literature. Who can resist Pinocchio using his nose to slay vampires?
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