Book Series · 4 Books

Far Out Folktales Books

In order from John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel) to John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel).

The Far Out Folktales series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Benjamin Harper, published in 2019. Written for ages 8–11, most books run about 35 pages.

John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)
Johnny Slimeseed and the Freaky Forest (Graphic Novel)
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Whale (Graphic Novel)
Pecos Bill, Monster Wrangler (Graphic Novel)
John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$2532
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)

By Benjamin Harper, Alex Lopez (Illustrator)

An elf's hammer vs. a machine awakens orcs. Who will prevail?

33 pages· 1,528 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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The complete set

Far Out Folktales Series

4 books · Published 2019

Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2532

John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

An elf's hammer vs. a machine awakens orcs. Who will prevail?

Johnny Slimeseed and the Freaky Forest (Graphic Novel)
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2532

Johnny Slimeseed and the Freaky Forest (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A monster's plan to plant slime trees could change Nightmare forever. Will it work?

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Whale (Graphic Novel)
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2532

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Whale (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young merman faces mega sharks threatening Atlantis. Can he save the city?

Pecos Bill, Monster Wrangler (Graphic Novel)
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2532

Pecos Bill, Monster Wrangler (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Pecos Bill faces chaos as cryptids crowd the ranch and a tornado looms.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Far Out Folktales series?

There are 4 books in the Far Out Folktales series. It began with John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel) in 2019, and the newest book, John Henry, Steel-Drivin' Elf (Graphic Novel), was published in 2019.

What ages are the Far Out Folktales books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Far Out Folktales to life.

01

Benjamin Harper

Author
02

Alex Lopez

Illustrator
03

Stephanie True Peters

Author
04

Berenice Muniz

Illustrator
05

Penelope Gruber

Author
06

Otis Frampton

Illustrator
07

Fern Cano

Illustrator

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