What Is the Story of Batman? (Graphic Novel)
What Is the Story of Batman? (Graphic Novel)

What Is the Story of Batman? (Graphic Novel)

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8 - 12
Reading age
112
Page count
68
Words per page
930L
Lexile measure
Mar 10, 2020
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Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World’s Greatest Detective, but he’s best known as Batman, and he’s leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography. Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company’s most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman–from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies–to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.

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      Michael Burgan

      Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781524788339
    Publication Date
    March 10, 2020
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    March 10, 2020
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    68
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2019034749
    Lexile® Level
    930L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    509235
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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