The Smurfs #13 - (Smurfs Graphic Novels (Paperback)) by Yvan Delporte (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 56
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Title: Smurfs Graphic Novels (Paperback)
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Papercutz
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Book theme: General
Author: Yvan Delporte
Language: English

About the Book

When Gargamel meets a giant with an insatiable appetite, he comes up with a plan to use the giant to destroy the Smurfs: tell him that Smurfs make the most delicious soup in the world! Papa Smurf catches wind of the plot, and begins to create a potion that will enable them to turn the giant, nicknamed OBigmouth, O against Gargamel.

Book Synopsis

When Gargamel meets a giant with an insatiable appetite, he comes up with a plan to use the giant to destroy the Smurfs: tell him that Smurfs make the most delicious soup in the world! Papa Smurf catches wind of the plot, and begins to create a potion that will enable them to turn the giant, nicknamed "Bigmouth," against Gargamel. But when Bigmouth stumbles into the Smurfs village, the potion isn't ready, and the Smurfs must distract the hungry giant, or meet an untimely end inside its belly.

Review Quotes

"Entertaining and endearing." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Cartooning's craftsmanship at its height." --THE COMICS JOURNAL

"Remarkably timeless." --NEWSARAMA

"Any story with the Smurfs will elicit a nostalgic feel, but this will also bring in new fans." --NO FLYING, NO TIGHTS

About the Author

Peyo created The Smurfs in his comic strip "Johan And Peewit." Peyo wrote and drew several extremely popular comic series in Europe throughout his storied career. In 2008 the country of Belgium celebrated what would have been his 80th birthday by issuing a 5 Euro coin featuring his creation, The Smurfs.