Snug Harbor Stories

Name: Snug Harbor Stories
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SKU: 9781524851774
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A Wallace the Brave Collection!

By Will Henry

Series: Wallace the Brave

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Summary

Snug Harbor Stories follows the adventurous daily life of Wallace, a spirited boy growing up in a sleepy East Coast beach town. With a fisherman dad, gardener mom, and an almost feral younger brother Sterling, Wallace explores the world around him, from tide pools to ice cream shops, capturing the timeless spirit of childhood reminiscent of classic strips like Calvin & Hobbes.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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The follow up to the Eisner-nominated collection of Wallace The Brave comics, featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of childhood imagination, friendship, outdoor exploration, and adventure.

Description

Think "Peanuts" if Charlie Brown were less of a mope or "Calvin & Hobbes" if Calvin weren't a bit of a psychopath. Wallace The Brave is about a family. There's Dad, a fisherman, Mom, a gardener, their almost feral young son Sterling, who never met a bug he wouldn't eat, and his older brother Wallace, a rambunctious, imaginative kid big on exploring. Mostly we see the world of the strip through Wallace's eyes, a sleepy East Coast beach town called Snug Harbor where the streets are lined with ice cream shops and the beaches are dotted with rocky tide pools.

The world of childhood depicted in the strip is a timeless, outdoorsy one reminiscent of strips like Calvin & Hobbes and Cul De Sac, both of which Henry cites as influences. — NPR's Glen Weldon

Series: Wallace the Brave

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Snug Harbor Stories

Think "Peanuts" if Charlie Brown were less of a mope or "Calvin & Hobbes" if Calvin weren't a bit of a psychopath. Wallace The Brave is about a family. There's Dad, a fisherman, Mom, a gardener, their almost feral young son Sterling, who never met a bug he wouldn't eat, and his older brother Wallace, a rambunctious, imaginative kid big...

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With evocative artwork and imaginative storytelling, Will Henry's award-winning Wallace the Brave delivers the most timeless, humorous portrait of childhood since Calvin and Hobbes. “Cartoon storytelling at its finest.” —Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, is a paradise for childhood exploration—and home to the motley, good-natured cast of kids in the award-winning daily comic strip Wallace...

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The Great Pencil Quest

For years, Wallace and his friend Spud have dreamed of sharpening the giant pencil known as "Big Betty." With their teacher, Mrs. Macintosh, getting a new sharpener, this dream may finally come true—but not without some perilous twists and turns. Among many other adventures, Wallace and friends explore the caves of Snug Harbor in search of sea monsters, make a...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"Expect fans of Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate series to find kinship here … Gentle guffaws abound in this bucolic charmer." (Kirkus Reviews)

"100% delightful humor you’ll want to read again and again. If you love to laugh, this is your next book." (Imagination Soup)

"Henry cites Calvin and Hobbes as an influence, and the similarities are clear. Though lovable, self-assured Wallace is a worthy successor to Calvin, he’s a strong hero in his own right, and Wallace the Brave is bound to be a future classic." (School Library Journal)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524851774

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Graphic Novels Series: Wallace the Brave Will Henry

About the Author

Will Henry is the creator behind Ordinary Bill and Wallace the Brave, both distributed on GoComics.com. His professional career began with his strip Room Mates, which was published in The Daily Campus during his time at the University of Connecticut. He draws his inspiration from everyday life and in the age of the smart-phone, he aims to re-create a world in which kids 'still collect bugs and fly kites and eat ice cream cones upside-down.' He lives in Rhode Island with his wife, his cat, and his mistress, the sea.

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A visual celebration of one of the most dynamic and imaginative comics since Calvin and Hobbes, this deluxe hardcover treasury includes every Wallace the Brave Sunday comic strip from 2018-2024, featuring original watercolours, character art, maps, and an introduction by the author. This book celebrates the artistic achievement of Will Henry and presents the Wallace the Brave universe in vivid...

By Will Henry

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$55⁰⁰

Available
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Wicked Epic Adventures

A new series of colourful, imaginative, magical adventures with Wallace The Brave, recently awarded the Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip by the National Cartoonist Society. The world of Wallace The Brave is one of imagination, discovery, and wonder, as Wallace and his friends explore the coastal surroundings of Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, uncovering new mysteries, adventure, and mischief...

By Will Henry

Paperback

$25⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Pre-order

Wallace the Brave: All Hands on Deck!

With evocative artwork and imaginative storytelling, Will Henry's award-winning Wallace the Brave delivers the most timeless, humorous portrait of childhood since Calvin and Hobbes. “Cartoon storytelling at its finest.” —Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, is a paradise for childhood exploration—and home to the motley, good-natured cast of kids in the award-winning daily comic strip Wallace...

By Will Henry

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Pre-order
Out 10 Nov 2026
The Great Pencil Quest

For years, Wallace and his friend Spud have dreamed of sharpening the giant pencil known as "Big Betty." With their teacher, Mrs. Macintosh, getting a new sharpener, this dream may finally come true—but not without some perilous twists and turns. Among many other adventures, Wallace and friends explore the caves of Snug Harbor in search of sea monsters, make a...

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