Elfquest : Bedtime Stories [Hardcover]

Wendy Pini (Author), Terry Beatty (Author), Gary Kato (Author), Richard Pini (Author), Wendi Lee (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. An offshoot of the popular adult fantasy line of ElfQuest tales, which includes full-color comics and graphic novels as well as prose novels and short-story anthologies, this graphic novel is intended for children and features stories told to--and by--"young 'uns" of the wolfriders tribe of elves. The individual tales within the family framework are takeoffs on classic fairy tales--"Hansel and Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Little Red Riding Hood," for example--that, avoiding the lustiness and bawdiness often found in the adult works, remain true to the ElfQuest canon, and give fun new twists to the familiar tales. The expected humor and adventure are here, and the full-color artwork, reproduced on heavy, glossy stock, is comparable to that found throughout the ElfQuest saga. Sure to attract reluctant readers, this will also draw those already familiar with ElfQuest. Sally Estes

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Warp Graphics Pubns (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936861371
• ISBN-13: 978-0936861371
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,784,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the worst from the world of two moons, just different., October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Elfquest : Bedtime Stories (Hardcover)

The first time I looked at Bedtime Stories I was really upset. I love ElfQuest, and Bedtime Stories seemed like nothing more than a bunch of half standard artwork. But then I sat down and actually read it. And thought about it. And then I laughed so hard I thought my sides were going to split. This is not an example of the mature, highly involved stories we've come to expect from the world of two moons. This is what we have been telling our children for as long as fairy tales and Elves have existed. Why should Elf parents be any different? I found the artwork crude but the Elf twist on some very familiar stories amusing and interesting. After all, a good story *is* a good story, right?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not strictly for children, December 12, 1999

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This review is from: Elfquest : Bedtime Stories (Hardcover)

I don't own this book, I read it at the library. Now, I wish I did own it! The art isn't the same quality as the Elfquest comics by Wendy Pini, but it was good and kind of "cute" looking. And the stories were hilarious - I burst out laughing in some parts! This Elfquest book is intended for children, but it can be enjoyed by anyone - especially Elfquest fans.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Another poor quality, amateurish "Elfquest" endeavor., June 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Elfquest : Bedtime Stories (Hardcover)

Apparently, the Pinis have decided that since their cult-like following will purchase *anything* with the EQ name on it, they may as well take the money and run, ignoring the fact that their once-pet project is being dragged through the mud. "Bedtime Stories" is possibly the worst example of the drop in quality which has been occuring since the mid-80's on the World of Two Moons. The art is, simply put, terrible -- sloppy, amateurish, and our well-loved characters are barely recognizable! The stories are all derivative and devoid of the slightest spark of imagination. The "humor" falls completely flat.

Even "completists" will be sorry they bothered. Thank goodness I only borrowed a copy from the library! The price would be highway robbery for a book this slight, even if it were much better done than it is. Time to break out the old comics again, and try to remember what I liked about "Elfquest" in the first place.