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Snoopy's Beagle Scout Tales: Peanuts Graphic Novels
Enjoy nature with the Peanuts gang in this graphic novel that features classic Schulz comic strips, previously published stories, and an all-new original camping-themed story!Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang spend time in the great outdoors in this collection of graphic novel short stories that includes the classic Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!. © 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
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First published May 7, 2024
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Charles M. Schulz
3,022 books1,636 followersCharles Monroe Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.
Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in four gags to three different boys and one buried in sand. The series also had a dog that looked much like Snoopy. In 1948, Schulz sold a cartoon to The Saturday Evening Post; the first of 17 single-panel cartoons by Schulz that would be published there. In 1948, Schulz tried to have Li'l Folks syndicated through the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Schulz would have been an independent contractor for the syndicate, unheard of in the 1940s, but the deal fell through. Li'l Folks was dropped from the Pioneer Press in January, 1950.
Later that year, Schulz approached the United Feature Syndicate with his best strips from Li'l Folks, and Peanuts made its first appearance on October 2, 1950. The strip became one of the most popular comic strips of all time. He also had a short-lived sports-oriented comic strip called It's Only a Game (1957–1959), but he abandoned it due to the demands of the successful Peanuts. From 1956 to 1965 he contributed a single-panel strip ("Young Pillars") featuring teenagers to Youth, a publication associated with the Church of God.
Peanuts ran for nearly 50 years, almost without interruption; during the life of the strip, Schulz took only one vacation, a five-week break in late 1997. At its peak, Peanuts appeared in more than 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries. Schulz stated that his routine every morning consisted of eating a jelly donut and sitting down to write the day's strip. After coming up with an idea (which he said could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours), he began drawing it, which took about an hour for dailies and three hours for Sunday strips. He stubbornly refused to hire an inker or letterer, saying that "it would be equivalent to a golfer hiring a man to make his putts for him." In November 1999 Schulz suffered a stroke, and later it was discovered that he had colon cancer that had metastasized. Because of the chemotherapy and the fact he could not read or see clearly, he announced his retirement on December 14, 1999.
Schulz often touched on religious themes in his work, including the classic television cartoon, A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), which features the character Linus van Pelt quoting the King James Version of the Bible Luke 2:8-14 to explain "what Christmas is all about." In personal interviews Schulz mentioned that Linus represented his spiritual side. Schulz, reared in the Lutheran faith, had been active in the Church of God as a young adult and then later taught Sunday school at a United Methodist Church. In the 1960s, Robert L. Short interpreted certain themes and conversations in Peanuts as being consistent with parts of Christian theology, and used them as illustrations during his lectures about the gospel, as he explained in his bestselling paperback book, The Gospel According to Peanuts, the first of several books he wrote on religion and Peanuts, and other popular culture items. From the late 1980s, however, Schulz described himself in interviews as a "secular humanist": “I do not go to church anymore... I guess you might say I've come around to secular humanism, an obligation I believe all humans have to others and the world we live in.”
Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in four gags to three different boys and one buried in sand. The series also had a dog that looked much like Snoopy. In 1948, Schulz sold a cartoon to The Saturday Evening Post; the first of 17 single-panel cartoons by Schulz that would be published there. In 1948, Schulz tried to have Li'l Folks syndicated through the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Schulz would have been an independent contractor for the syndicate, unheard of in the 1940s, but the deal fell through. Li'l Folks was dropped from the Pioneer Press in January, 1950.
Later that year, Schulz approached the United Feature Syndicate with his best strips from Li'l Folks, and Peanuts made its first appearance on October 2, 1950. The strip became one of the most popular comic strips of all time. He also had a short-lived sports-oriented comic strip called It's Only a Game (1957–1959), but he abandoned it due to the demands of the successful Peanuts. From 1956 to 1965 he contributed a single-panel strip ("Young Pillars") featuring teenagers to Youth, a publication associated with the Church of God.
Peanuts ran for nearly 50 years, almost without interruption; during the life of the strip, Schulz took only one vacation, a five-week break in late 1997. At its peak, Peanuts appeared in more than 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries. Schulz stated that his routine every morning consisted of eating a jelly donut and sitting down to write the day's strip. After coming up with an idea (which he said could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours), he began drawing it, which took about an hour for dailies and three hours for Sunday strips. He stubbornly refused to hire an inker or letterer, saying that "it would be equivalent to a golfer hiring a man to make his putts for him." In November 1999 Schulz suffered a stroke, and later it was discovered that he had colon cancer that had metastasized. Because of the chemotherapy and the fact he could not read or see clearly, he announced his retirement on December 14, 1999.
Schulz often touched on religious themes in his work, including the classic television cartoon, A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), which features the character Linus van Pelt quoting the King James Version of the Bible Luke 2:8-14 to explain "what Christmas is all about." In personal interviews Schulz mentioned that Linus represented his spiritual side. Schulz, reared in the Lutheran faith, had been active in the Church of God as a young adult and then later taught Sunday school at a United Methodist Church. In the 1960s, Robert L. Short interpreted certain themes and conversations in Peanuts as being consistent with parts of Christian theology, and used them as illustrations during his lectures about the gospel, as he explained in his bestselling paperback book, The Gospel According to Peanuts, the first of several books he wrote on religion and Peanuts, and other popular culture items. From the late 1980s, however, Schulz described himself in interviews as a "secular humanist": “I do not go to church anymore... I guess you might say I've come around to secular humanism, an obligation I believe all humans have to others and the world we live in.”
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December 16, 2024i like the one where snoopy gets popcorn and goes to the movies
July 7, 2024
This was a great graphic novel that collects five camp stories as well as some of the classic comics. These stories were super cute and I loved the illustrations. Readers of all ages will enjoy reading this graphic novel.
Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.
Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy.
May 17, 2024
The Peanuts gang heads to outdoor-camp adventure with all of their quirks and ideas to face new obstacles in their very own way.
This is a collection of five stories, each one heading outdoors to the realm of summer camp. At the beginning, there is a table of contents to help readers quickly locate the tale they want to visit. While one of these is written by Schulz (not illustrated, though), the other four originate from other authors but remain true to Schulz's general style. Between each one, there are short, original comic snippets from Mr. Schulz.
This is an endearing collection with the gang as they're known and loved. Charlie Brown is his usual, awkward self as he tries to overcome new obstacles. While even normal life aspects tend to give him trouble, he faces bullies and more in these adventures, always with his friends at his side. Of course, the Peanuts' gang has their inner-ripples, which lead to all sorts of funny situations. And Snoopy is underway with his troop of birds to sneak in that extra zest at all the right moments.
The stories are grabbing and hit a bitter-sweet note of truth, while keeping humor high. But that's also one of the reasons this gang is so enjoyed. Young readers will find many situations they can identify with and giggle (or roll their eyes) most of the way through. There are more than a few life lessons and times to groan right along with Charlie Brown, making it a relevant read to still enjoy. Some of these do come across with a tiny bit more bite than Schulz had, but it still remains very much along the lines Peanuts has embodied.
It was interesting to compare the artwork from the original to the 'new'. The artists have remained mostly true to Schulz's style but with clearer lines and brighter colors. This does make the reading easier/clearer for the intended age group. The wonderful personalities of the characters also guarantees that the reading skills are gently pushed thanks to the, sometimes, broader vocabulary in the dialogue.
It's a fun collection for young Peanut fans or those who enjoy well-done, situation humor. I received a complimentary copy and found it well done.
June 1, 2024
Copy provided by Edelweiss Plus
Even though Schulz has been gone for over twenty years, his Peanuts characters are more popular than ever. Snoopy, of course, is the most endearing of his creations, and his daring exploits are highlighted in this collection of stories that combines the classic work of Shulz with new stories involving his characters. This graphic novel reminds me of the comic books my brother and I would get at the local Lawson's Dairy Store with our allowance, although the trim size is smaller and the book is sturdier. The bite size adventures are still perfect for summer reading on the porch while eating candy!
The classic 1977 Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown starts off the collection. Charlie has a hard time at camp, dealing with bullies and physical challenges. Of course, he and his friends end up in distress, and Snoopy and Woodstock come to the rescue! There is another adventure, Summer Camp, that is a bit shorter and once again contrasts Snoopy's talent and bravery with Charlie's ineptitude. There are new tales as well, and several original strips of Shulz's between chapters.
The colors are vivid and bright, but the book does not have the bitter, inky smell that many of these books have! Robert Pope has clearly studied Shulz's style, and does a great job keeping the vintage feel of the older stories as well as making the characters modern and relevant in the newer ones.
Graphic novels seem to be the favorites of modern readers, and there is no shortage of camp stories in this format, including Smith, Tanner, and Gomez's Absolute Zeros: Camp Launchpad, Karim's Summer Vamp, LaMotte and Xu's Unhappy Camper, Gibbs and Sarkar's Spy Camp: The Graphic Novel, Mercado's Chunky Goes to Camp, Gardner's Long Distance and Brosgol's Be Prepared. If you have a young readers lucky enough to go to a summer camp, Snoopy's Beagle Scouts would be a great book to hide away in the camper's duffle as a special surprise. Who knows? Maybe you will get a stylish lanyard in return.
Even though Schulz has been gone for over twenty years, his Peanuts characters are more popular than ever. Snoopy, of course, is the most endearing of his creations, and his daring exploits are highlighted in this collection of stories that combines the classic work of Shulz with new stories involving his characters. This graphic novel reminds me of the comic books my brother and I would get at the local Lawson's Dairy Store with our allowance, although the trim size is smaller and the book is sturdier. The bite size adventures are still perfect for summer reading on the porch while eating candy!
The classic 1977 Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown starts off the collection. Charlie has a hard time at camp, dealing with bullies and physical challenges. Of course, he and his friends end up in distress, and Snoopy and Woodstock come to the rescue! There is another adventure, Summer Camp, that is a bit shorter and once again contrasts Snoopy's talent and bravery with Charlie's ineptitude. There are new tales as well, and several original strips of Shulz's between chapters.
The colors are vivid and bright, but the book does not have the bitter, inky smell that many of these books have! Robert Pope has clearly studied Shulz's style, and does a great job keeping the vintage feel of the older stories as well as making the characters modern and relevant in the newer ones.
Graphic novels seem to be the favorites of modern readers, and there is no shortage of camp stories in this format, including Smith, Tanner, and Gomez's Absolute Zeros: Camp Launchpad, Karim's Summer Vamp, LaMotte and Xu's Unhappy Camper, Gibbs and Sarkar's Spy Camp: The Graphic Novel, Mercado's Chunky Goes to Camp, Gardner's Long Distance and Brosgol's Be Prepared. If you have a young readers lucky enough to go to a summer camp, Snoopy's Beagle Scouts would be a great book to hide away in the camper's duffle as a special surprise. Who knows? Maybe you will get a stylish lanyard in return.
May 6, 2024
With five camp-tastic stories, there are adventure, mischievousness, competition and learning. The simple art delivers the pure emotions that easily captivate readers. I loved the humor in these comic strips and it was a pleasant reading experience. Hilarious and fun!
[ I received a complimentary copy from the publisher - Simon kids . All opinions are my own ]
[ I received a complimentary copy from the publisher - Simon kids . All opinions are my own ]
January 14, 2025
Very cute and funny Peanuts graphic novel with stories based around sunmer camp and scouting. Really loved the Snoopy Goes to the Movies story in particular. It was just adorable. I can't get enough of that dog's shenanigans and adventures with his little bird pals.
November 6, 2025
Second graphic novel and it certainly won’t be my last! I am loving hanging out with the Peanuts gang! This one was so cute with Charlie Brown going to camp. The story was longer and I found myself flipping through quickly and upset when I had to put it down. Very fun quick read!
August 11, 2025
Loved this visit to the Peanut gang! Great pictures and a fun story.
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May 6, 2024
This graphic novel edition features a collection of Camp Snoopy stories, including the captivating "Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!" This new original tale explores themes of honesty, friendship, and fair play, all while showcasing the timeless charm of the beloved Peanuts characters. Seamlessly blending classic Peanuts nostalgia with modern graphic novel storytelling, this collection offers young readers a fresh opportunity to connect with these iconic characters. Alongside the main story, there are several shorter Camp Snoopy themed tales that are effortlessly engaging, complemented by expertly crafted comic strips that enhance the overall reading experience. It's a graphic novel that's sure to captivate and delight readers of all ages.
Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy to review.
Thank you Simon Kids for the gifted copy to review.
May 22, 2024
Most of the book was about the Peanuts gang at camp. There was very little Snoopy Beagle Scout strips. There is a hard cover that has a lot more
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