If you like the magic and lore of fairy tales and the action and excitement of a graphic novel, let us recommend the Far Out Fairy Tales series, written and illustrated by various creators. This series is a great option for readers aged 8+.
Each book spins classic fairy tales on their head, not only because they're a fun graphic novel format but also because superhero elements come into play with each main character. Cinderella is a ninja. Snow White is raised by robots. Red Riding Hood has superpowers. Each fairy tale hero you know is seen in a completely new light. You do not have to read the books in any particular order, so just get started with whichever fairy tale is your favourite first!
This is a great option for fans of the Twisted Tales, the Fairy Tales Gone Bad books or even The Lunar Chronicles, especially if you're after something more visual and action-packed. If you enjoyed this series and would like to read more graphic novels, do check out our blog post on the Best Graphic Novel Series for 9 and 10 year olds.
All the Far Out Fairy Tales books in order
Book 1: Snow White and the Seven Robots (2015)
Book 2: Super Billy Goats Gruff (2015)
Book 3: Ninja-rella (2015)
Book 4: Red Riding Hood, Superhero (2015)
Book 5: Jak and the Magic Nano-beans (2016)
Book 6: Hansel & Gretel & Zombies (2016)
Book 7: Sleeping Beauty, Magic Master (2016)
Book 8: Goldilocks and the Three Vampires (2016)
Book 9: Thumbelina, Wrestling Champ (2019)
Book 10: Private Eye Princess and the Emerald Pea (2019)
Book 11: Rapunzel & Frankenstein (2019)
Book 12: Beauty and the Dreaded Sea Beast (2019)
Book 13: The Ghost Emperor’s New Clothes (2021)
Book 14: The Dragon and the Swordmaker (2021)
Book 15: The Ginger-Red Caterpillar (2021)
Book 16: The Little Werewolf (2021)
Book 17: Runaway Rumpelstiltskin (2022)
Book 18: Puss In Magical Motocross Boots (2022)
Book 19: Dr. Pied Piper and the Alien Invasion (2022)
Book 20: The Three Little Flying Pigs (2022)
Book 21: The Snow Queen’s Gaming Quest (2023)
Book 22: The Frog Prince’s Curse (2023)
Book 23: Three Blind Mice Race for Revenge (2023)
Book 24: The Trashed Techno Beats of Bremen (2023)
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