Hereville

How Mirka Got Her Sword

Comics & Graphic Novels, Religious, Fantasy, Kids, Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga
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Author: Barry Deutsch ISBN: 9781613124482
Publisher: ABRAMS Publication: November 1, 2012
Imprint: Amulet Books Language: English
Author: Barry Deutsch
ISBN: 9781613124482
Publisher: ABRAMS
Publication: November 1, 2012
Imprint: Amulet Books
Language: English

Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There’s only one thing she does want: to fight dragons!

Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives, but that doesn’t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart’s desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is find—and outwit—the giant troll who’s got it!

A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, Hereville will captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.

Accolades and Praise for Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

  • Sydney Taylor Award
  • Eisner nomination
  • Harvey nomination
  • Ignatz nomination
  • Nebula nomination

"Utterly ingenious." --Kirkus, starred review

"Withouth a doubt, the best graphic novel of 2010 for kids. Bar None."--School Library Journal, starred review

"A terrific story, told with skill and lots of heart."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Mirka is a spunky, emotionally realistic, and fun heroine."--Booklist, starred review

"Sequel, please!"--Horn Book Magazine

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Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There’s only one thing she does want: to fight dragons!

Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives, but that doesn’t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart’s desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is find—and outwit—the giant troll who’s got it!

A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, Hereville will captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.

Accolades and Praise for Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

"Utterly ingenious." --Kirkus, starred review

"Withouth a doubt, the best graphic novel of 2010 for kids. Bar None."--School Library Journal, starred review

"A terrific story, told with skill and lots of heart."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Mirka is a spunky, emotionally realistic, and fun heroine."--Booklist, starred review

"Sequel, please!"--Horn Book Magazine

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