Trickster: Native American Tales- A Graphic Collection by Matt Dembiki. Fulcrum Books, 2010. 220 pages.

Graphic compilation of native american trickster tales-- rabbit, raven, raccoon and coyote-- trickster tales from many native peoples, each retold by different authors and illustrators. I love folktales, trickster tales in particular and this compilation, while  necessarily uneven-- all those different writing and illustration styles-- is still very well done. The graphic format enhances the volume-- it is very tough to get most middle schoolers to pick up a volume of folklore. I loved it. A winner. BPL_BPS summer reading myths and legends- 6th - 8th grade.

The Odyssey: a graphic novel by Gareth Hinds. Candlewick Press, 2010. 249 Pages

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman. Harper, 2009, 117 Pages

Reckless by Cornelia Funke. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

Princess at the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George. New York: Bloomsbury. 280 Pages.

Rich retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, George deftly weaves a fresh tale of Romance, of FairyTale, of Fantasy. A modern twist on an old classic, this well done fairytale will appeal to older middle school girls who may well insist they do not like fairytales. Especially well done. Look for several sequels. 2012 Summer reading list, myths and legends, 6-8.

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. New York: Dutton. 256 pages.

Deliciously Creepy and right on point- fairy-tale wise, Gidwitz takes Hansel and Gretel to places we never even dreamed. Clever and rich. Summer Reading list, 2012. middle school legends and myths. 5th grade+.