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Watership down : the graphic novel / Richard Adams ; adapted and illustrated by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin ; colorists, Joe Hox and Joe Sutphin ; letterers, Joe Sutphin and James Sturm.

Sturm, James, 1965- (adapter,, illustrator,, letterer.). Sutphin, Joe (Joseph T.), (adapter,, illustrator,, letterer,, colorist.). Hox, Joe, (colorist.). Adams, Richard, 1920-2016 Adaptation of (work): Watership Down. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A beautiful and faithful graphic novel adaptation of Richard Adams's beloved story of a group of rabbits on an epic journey in search of home."Every rabbit that stays behind is in great danger. We will welcome any rabbit who joins us." Watership Down is a classic tale of survival, hope, courage, and friendship that has delighted and inspired readers around the world for more than fifty years. Masterfully adapted by award-winning author James Sturm and gorgeously illustrated by bestselling artist Joe Sutphin, this spectacular graphic novel will delight old fans and inspire new ones, bringing the joy of Watership Down to a new generation of readers."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781984857194
ISBN: 1984857193
ISBN: 9781984857200
ISBN: 1984857207
Physical Description: 383 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
Edition: First graphic edition.
Publisher: California : Ten Speed Graphic, an imprint of Ten Speed Press, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Adapted from WATERSHIP DOWN by Richard Adams"--Colophon page.
Formatted Contents Note:	Part I: The journey. The notice board ; The chief rabbit ; Hazel's decision ; The departure ; The story of the blessing of El-ahrairah ; The crossing ; The crow and the beanfield ; The hard road ; The stranger in the field ; Hospitality ; The shining wire -- Part II: On Watership Down. Watership Down ; Fear in the dark ; A mouse ; For El-ahrairah to cry ; Kehaar ; Far afield ; Nuthanger Farm ; Fiver beyond ; You can't imagine it unless you've been there ; Return and departure -- Part III: Efrafa. The black rabbit of Inlé ; The great river ; The Hlessi ; A stroke of luck ; Approaching thunder ; The thunder builds up ; The thunder breaks -- Part IV: Hazel-rah. The way back ; The news at sunset ; A messenger from El-ahrairah ; Nuthanger Farm again ; Bigwig stands his ground ; And last ; Lapine glossary ; Adapting rabbits.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	colorists: Joe Hox and Joe Sutphin ; letterers: Joe Sutphin and James Sturm ; map illustrator: Lauren Rosenberg, adapted from one drawn by Marilyn Hemmett.
Target Audience Note:	Ages:10 and up. Grades: 4 and up.