Bea Wulf is the title of a new graphic novel written by Zach Weinersmith and illustrated by Boulet. The first volume of what looks to be a trilogy, it's an interesting take on the Beowulf story. Weinersmith and Boulet recast the tale in modern-day suburbia, alter the conflict from humans and monsters to one between children and adults, and transform Beowulf into a young girl.
More details, a preview, and ordering information from Weinersmith's website at this link.
For teachers, the book includes a detailed appendix with information on the making of the comic. There is also a sketchbook with some of Boulet's early art for the book.
From the Macmillan site:
Book Details
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250776297/bea-wolf
A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn children into grown-ups.
Listen! Hear a tale of mallow-munchers and warriors who answer candy’s clarion call!
Somewhere in a generic suburb stands Treeheart, a kid-forged sanctuary where generations of tireless tykes have spent their youths making merry, spilling soda, and staving off the shadow of adulthood. One day, these brave warriors find their fun cut short by their nefarious neighbor Grindle, who can no longer tolerate the sounds of mirth seeping into his joyless adult life.
As the guardian of gloom lays siege to Treeheart, scores of kids suddenly find themselves transformed into pimply teenagers and sullen adults! The survivors of the onslaught cry out for a savior—a warrior whose will is unbreakable and whose appetite for mischief is unbounded.
They call for Bea Wolf.
Imprint Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 9781250776297
Page Count: 208
Genre: Children’s Literature
On Sale: 03/21/2023
Age Range: 8-12
