The most recognizable, appealing, blue characters in comics return in this new series from Papercutz. This debut volume introduces us to the Smurf village, and features two Smurf-tastic stories. In "The Purple Smurf," when a strange fly bites one of the Smurfs, a full-on epidemic develops in the Smurf Village. After being bit, a Smurf turns purple, his vocabulary is reduced to one word ("gnap!"), and he goes berserk! The purple Smurf runs amok, biting other Smurfs on the tail and turning them purple too! It's up to Papa Smurf to find a cure. "The Flying Smurf" features the inspiring tale of a Smurf with a dream ? to fly!

Author: Yvan Delporte, Peyo
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Papercutz
Published: 08/31/2010
Series: Smurfs Graphic Novels #1
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.80w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781597072076
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 143416 / Purple Smurfs


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2010
Booklist 10/15/2010 pg. 42

About the Author
Considered a legend in the comics world, Yvan Delporte was a writer often credited with helping to usher in the "Golden Age" of Franco-Belgian comics. Best known for his work on "Smurfs," Delporte also served as Editor-In-Chief for the comics magazine "Spirou," helping to create the memorable comics character "Gaston Lagaffe."

PIERRE CULLIFORD, born in Belgium in 1928, was the cartoonist known as Peyo. Peyo began his career working with some of Belgium's most talented cartoonists, including his lifelong writing partner Yvan Delporte. In 1958, The Smurfs made their first appearance and went on to become the world-famous characters we know and love today.