A six-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger who comes alive when no one is looking
What it is about
Calvin is a six-year-old with a huge imagination and an even bigger sense of mischief. His stuffed tiger, Hobbes, is real to him, and they go on adventures that range from wagon rides to space travel. The comic strip ran from 1985 to 1995 and has been collected in many books.
Who will enjoy it
Readers of every age who like comic strips.
What you will get
A beloved comic strip. Many collections exist; the large treasuries are a good starting point.
Calvin and Hobbes Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Comic strip · Imagination · Childhood
Length
127 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
Calvin, Hobbes and their family, classmates and teacher.
Setting
A suburban neighborhood, and everywhere Calvin’s imagination goes.
What makes it different
A strip that mixes childlike fun with sharp philosophy.
Feel
Funny, sweet and smart.
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