The Dragon Slayer

Written by Jaime Hernandez

Part of the TOON Latin American Folktales series

Can myths of dragons, mice, and ants reveal new truths in a modern world?

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40 pages· 2,576 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant reimagining of Latin American myths, a kitchen maid faces a seven-headed dragon, a woman weds a mouse, and a young man learns from leaf cutter ants. Jaime Hernandez's graphic novel invites readers into a world where ancient tales meet contemporary life. As these characters navigate their extraordinary challenges, they uncover timeless lessons and unexpected truths. What secrets will they reveal, and how will their journeys transform them? Dive into a world where folklore and modernity collide, offering fresh perspectives on age-old stories.

From the publisher

How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman marries a mouse? And what can a young man learn from a thousand leaf cutter ants? Famed Love and Rockets creator Jaime Hernandez asks these questions and more as he transforms beloved myths into bold, stunning, and utterly contemporary comics. Guided by the classic works of F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada, Hernandez’s first book for young readers brings the sights and stories of Latin America to a new generation of graphic-novel fans around the world. The award-winning TOON Latin American Folktales series highlights authentic Latin American stories and cultures, bringing them a to a new generation of graphic novel fans around the world.

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