The Essential Calvin and Hobbes (Graphic Novel)
The Essential Calvin and Hobbes (Graphic Novel)
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The Essential Calvin and Hobbes (Graphic Novel)

Written by Bill Watterson
Part of the Calvin and Hobbes Book Series
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$19.99
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10 - 18
Reading age
256
Page count
GN370L
Lexile measure
Jan 5, 1988
Publication date

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Beginning with the day Hobbes sprang into Calvin’s tuna fish trap, the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections, Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under The Bed Is Drooling, are brought together in this treasury. Including black-and-white dailies and color Sundays, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes also features an original full-color 16-page story. Perhaps the most brilliant comic strip ever created, Calvin and Hobbes continues to entertain with dazzling cartooning and tremendous humor.Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780836218053
    Publication Date
    January 5, 1988
    Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1988
    Page Count
    256
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 18 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    88071106
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    18372763
    Lexile® Level
    GN370L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~2.6

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