Intrepid travelers, warriors, and troublemakers, hail and well met! Gather round and ready thine ears for the tale of Bea Wolf, a modern twist on the classic story of Beowulf in a graphic novel featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn children into grown-ups.

Written by Zach Weinersmith, a popular cartoonist and New York Times bestselling author and illustrated by Boulet, one of the best-loved French cartoonists, this refreshing and kid-friendly update to Beowulf is a wonderful way to introduce younger readers to the old English tale.

In the interview below, Chad talks to Zach and Boulet about the graphic novel and the creative process of adapting this classic epic into a kid-friendly story.

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