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Into the Woods (Bigfoot Boy) Paperback – September 1, 2012

by J Torres (Author), Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator)

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Bored while visiting his grandmother for the weekend, Rufus, an ordinary ten-year-old boy, ventures into the nearby woods after he spies his young neighbor Penny heading there. A city kid, Rufus quickly loses sight of Penny, but while making his way back to Grammy's, he's drawn to an unusual object he sees hidden inside a tree: it's a totem, carved out of wood and hung on a cord. Rufus places the odd-looking thing around his neck and reads out loud the word inscribed on it: "Sasquatch." Suddenly, strange things begin happening all around him -- and to him. Rufus doesn't know what's going on, but he's sure of one thing. He'll never be ordinary again! This is the first title in the unique Bigfoot Boy graphic novel series by award-winning author J. Torres. This intriguing story about an everyday kid who unexpectedly finds himself with a special power will have young readers hooked from the start. The artwork by Eisner Award?winning cartoonist Faith Erin Hicks keeps the action moving at a fast pace. With talking animals, likable characters and a plot steeped in magic and mystery, this compelling tale told in pictures and snappy dialogue will be a popular choice for newly independent readers, with particular appeal to reluctant readers. Inspired by the mythologies of the Pacific Northwest, it could also work in the classroom as an introduction to folklore and mythology.

Reading age

7 - 10 years
Print length

100 pages
Language

English
Grade level

2 - 5
Lexile measure

GN440L
Dimensions

6.51 x 0.31 x 8.52 inches
Publisher

Kids Can Press
Publication date

September 1, 2012
ISBN-10

1554537126
ISBN-13

978-1554537129
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... magic, humor and just a hint of menace. ... This one gets everything just right. Be prepared for young Sasquatch fans roaring for more.―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

The rich, expressive full-color artwork shines, adding humor and ably carrying the story.―School Library Journal

A solid introduction to a new adventure series, and young readers will clamor for a second volume.―Booklist

About the Author

J. Torres is an award-winning writer whose other graphic novels include Alison Dare, Jinx, and Power Lunch. J. lives in Whitby, Ontario.

Faith Erin Hicks draws and writes comics in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her works include The War at Ellesmere, Brain Camp, and Friends with Boys.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press (September 1, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554537126
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554537129
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN440L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.51 x 0.31 x 8.52 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,517,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #540 in Children's Canada Books
- #3,635 in Children's Books on Boys' & Men's Issues
- #12,210 in Children's Comics & Graphic Novels (Books)

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Currently writing the graphic novel series Bigfoot Boy for Kids Can Press, Power Lunch for Oni Press, and Jinx for Archie Comics.

Other comic book credits include Alison Dare, Archie & Friends, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Copybook Tales, Degrassi: Extra Credit, Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, Love as a Foreign Language, WALL-E, Wonder Girl, and Wonder Woman.

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Gene

If a man rates a book and no one reads his review does it still count?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 25, 2012

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I've been buying lot's of graphic novels for my kids. I wasn't crazy about it. Not sure you should care.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2013

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I would recommend any parent to buy this book to their school-age children. My 8 year old loves it and he read it in no time. I would have liked a little more narratives in the book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2018

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Nephew was happy with the book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 16, 2017

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My daughter loves this book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2015

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Our bigfoot hunter loved this!

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Nicola Mansfield

Great Addition for Faith Erin Hicks Fans

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 8, 2013

Reason for Reading: I love Faith Erin Hicks and read anything new she has out, even if she is only the illustrator.

So not the most original story in the world when a boy ventures into the woods, finds a talisman, reads the word inscribed on it and turns into a 'Bigfoot', uttering the word backwards turns him back to human. But things get better when we add in the fun characters and side plots. Rufus is bored staying with his grammy who is watching her soaps and meets a girl who is very attuned to 'her' woods and has the attitude to match her self-imposed ownership. He also meets a talking squirrel who becomes his ally once he turns Sasquatch. When the local wolf pack discovers he's found the long lost totem, they try to get it for themselves by kidnapping the girl and blackmailing Rufus into turning it over. The bad guys are out of luck today. The book ends with a finite ending to these events but clearly sets the stage for a continuing series. Hicks illustrations are wonderful and really the highpoint of this graphic. Her characters are cute and lovable and yet 'real' with an edge. I always find that she seems to draw the same female character over and over again in her books but this time the main female character has some of the same qualities found in her usual style while venturing out to look different. Hicks' characteristic style is highly present though and this is a visually pleasing and well-presented piece. With a Canadian author and illustrator it makes a great addition to Canadian comics. I enjoyed it and would read the next book.

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Fun graphic novel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 18, 2012

When Rufus goes into the woods by his grandmother's house, he discovers a totem. Now when he says the word "Sasquatch" he turns into . . . a Sasquatch! But the wolves in the woods want the totem and kidnap his friend Penny to force him into giving it up.

IN THE WOODS isn't long, but it still manages to deliver a good story. The developing friendship between Rufus and Penny is well done, and I liked that there wasn't any drama about Rufus trying to hide his powers. There's only hilarity as he ends up without his clothes and needed to borrow a sheet from Penny's clothesline as he ends up naked after transforming back. (Rufus mind end up going through a lot of clothes over the course of the Bigfoot Boy series.)

I liked Faith Erin Hicks' art in FRIENDS WITH BOYS and I like it in IN THE WOODS too. Her characters are quite expressive. Unlike FRIENDS WITH BOYS, the art in IN THE WOODS is in full color, which suits the age group. She also gets a chance to show off some action chops as Rufus faces off with the wolves.

This fun story will appeal to kids who like stories of friendship and magic. It has something of a folklore atmosphere, but INTO THE WOODS isn't based on any legend I know. Definitely a good choice for young fans of graphic novels. Here's to more adventures featuring Rufus and Penny!

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Juniper

Cute little forest romp of a tale.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 21, 2017

Very cute story. The art was wonderful; it highlighted all of the things I love about the woods - how they're dark, cool and shadowy even when it's sunny, how slants of light fall between the trees, the mushrooms and ferns etc.

The 'villain' felt a little weak and forced, as well as the conflict. But I really enjoyed Rufus and his 'skunk' friend Penny.

Definitely a story for a younger audience - maybe 3rd-6th grade; but a nice little 'getaway' book if you're stuck at work and feeling nostalgic about summer camp and romps in the woods and the mysterious feeling they have.

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M. Dodds

Interesting book

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 5, 2019

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I bought this graphic novel for my granddaughter. I thought it was a good book, as children's graphic novels go, and asked her what she thought. She said it was "interesting" and when we asked her what was interesting, she said "the story". So that's about it.

Linda Binding

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 27, 2018

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