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The Smurfs Tales Vol. 3: The Crow in Smurfy Grove and other stories
A very special collection of stories featuring all the Smurfs you love plus the Smurfs from The Lost Village movie! Join Smurfette, and Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf along with Smurfstorm, Smurfblossom, Smurfwillow and all the Smurf girls from Smurfy Grove as they thwart the wicked plans of the sorcerer Gargamel. And, in an all-new adventure, when Gargamel manages to grant the gift of speech to a crow, he hopes the crow will be his ticket that leads to the Smurfs Village. But, what unfolds will be something to crow about! These modern tales of The Smurfs are beautifully illustrated in full-color and are simply a Smurftastic sight to behold!
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160 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2022
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Peyo
1,199 books145 followersPierre Culliford, known as Peyo, was a Belgian comics artist, perhaps best known for the creation of The Smurfs comic strip.
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February 4, 2024
A collection of all of the previous Lost Village tales as well as two new ones and some additional bonus content. A must for all fans of Smurfstorm, Smurfwillow and Smurfblossom.
January 11, 2022
12/19/2021 3.5 stars. Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
1/11/2022 This latest volume in Peyo's translated oeuvre certainly shows how far we've come since the days when borderline offensive jokes about Smurfette were considered, if not outright hilarious, then certainly acceptable consumption for young children. Behold how in the 50 or so intervening years, the Smurfs universe has acquired an entire other village of female Smurfs, each with their own personality and specialty, and watch how the vague objectification of Smurfette falls away as other vital, interesting female characters get their time in the spotlight. There is a moral here about female solidarity being a tide that lifts all boats. But even if you don't care for feminist discourse, however mild or subtle, there's a lot to enjoy in this third volume of the Papercutz series.
While on an expedition in the Forbidden Forest, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf and Clumsy Smurf come across the hidden village of Smurfy Grove, populated entirely by female Smurfs. The villagers are initially suspicious of the newcomers but quickly befriend them, a process helped in large part by Smurfette's sunny disposition. This volume actually begins after the Smurfs of Smurf Village have been accepted by the inhabitants of the grove. The first story, Brainy Smurf's Walk, is an introduction to the many ways that Smurfy Grove differs from Smurf Village. The next tale, Challenges For Hefty Smurf, sets up a rivalry between the strongest Smurf and Smurfy Grove's most accomplished warrior/huntress. Clumsy Smurf's Dragonfly details how that hapless Smurf trains an insect friend, while the next three stories showcase the external threats facing Smurfy Grove. The last of these, as well as the final Smurfs tale in this volume, examine as well the internal threats to Smurfy Grove, and point to a new direction for our tribe of female Smurfs.
Also included here are two bonus throwback stories of the Smurfs facing off against Gargamel's magic, as well as a tale of Johan and Peewit that, while brief, is chock-full of humor and surprises, particularly for those hoping to relieve Peewit of the musical instrument he plays so badly. Overall, the stories are extremely strong, bringing fresh plots and humor with their expanded cast of characters, tho emphasizing always the value of friendship and adaptability. I was really pleasantly surprised by the vivid color palette used for Smurfy Grove, too. While Smurf Village tends toward primary colors, Smurfy Grove loves its oranges, hot pinks and jungle greens, making for a lovely, lush contrast to the usual tones I've come to expect from illustrations of the Smurfs.
It's nice to see a beloved, long-running children's fantasy/cartoon property move so confidently with the times. Reading this certainly makes me want to check out the current series on Nickelodeon, or the movies featuring the Smurfs of Smurfy Grove. I love that there's so much still to explore in this universe and that Peyo is handling all this with deft aplomb, even after fifty years. That's a wildly impressive accomplishment, and while the kids in this book's target audience may not recognize that now, they'll definitely still be thoroughly entertained by the stories and art presented so lovingly here.
The Smurf Tales Vol 3: The Crow In Smurfy Grove And Other Stories by Peyo was published today January 11 2022 by Papercutz and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
1/11/2022 This latest volume in Peyo's translated oeuvre certainly shows how far we've come since the days when borderline offensive jokes about Smurfette were considered, if not outright hilarious, then certainly acceptable consumption for young children. Behold how in the 50 or so intervening years, the Smurfs universe has acquired an entire other village of female Smurfs, each with their own personality and specialty, and watch how the vague objectification of Smurfette falls away as other vital, interesting female characters get their time in the spotlight. There is a moral here about female solidarity being a tide that lifts all boats. But even if you don't care for feminist discourse, however mild or subtle, there's a lot to enjoy in this third volume of the Papercutz series.
While on an expedition in the Forbidden Forest, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf and Clumsy Smurf come across the hidden village of Smurfy Grove, populated entirely by female Smurfs. The villagers are initially suspicious of the newcomers but quickly befriend them, a process helped in large part by Smurfette's sunny disposition. This volume actually begins after the Smurfs of Smurf Village have been accepted by the inhabitants of the grove. The first story, Brainy Smurf's Walk, is an introduction to the many ways that Smurfy Grove differs from Smurf Village. The next tale, Challenges For Hefty Smurf, sets up a rivalry between the strongest Smurf and Smurfy Grove's most accomplished warrior/huntress. Clumsy Smurf's Dragonfly details how that hapless Smurf trains an insect friend, while the next three stories showcase the external threats facing Smurfy Grove. The last of these, as well as the final Smurfs tale in this volume, examine as well the internal threats to Smurfy Grove, and point to a new direction for our tribe of female Smurfs.
Also included here are two bonus throwback stories of the Smurfs facing off against Gargamel's magic, as well as a tale of Johan and Peewit that, while brief, is chock-full of humor and surprises, particularly for those hoping to relieve Peewit of the musical instrument he plays so badly. Overall, the stories are extremely strong, bringing fresh plots and humor with their expanded cast of characters, tho emphasizing always the value of friendship and adaptability. I was really pleasantly surprised by the vivid color palette used for Smurfy Grove, too. While Smurf Village tends toward primary colors, Smurfy Grove loves its oranges, hot pinks and jungle greens, making for a lovely, lush contrast to the usual tones I've come to expect from illustrations of the Smurfs.
It's nice to see a beloved, long-running children's fantasy/cartoon property move so confidently with the times. Reading this certainly makes me want to check out the current series on Nickelodeon, or the movies featuring the Smurfs of Smurfy Grove. I love that there's so much still to explore in this universe and that Peyo is handling all this with deft aplomb, even after fifty years. That's a wildly impressive accomplishment, and while the kids in this book's target audience may not recognize that now, they'll definitely still be thoroughly entertained by the stories and art presented so lovingly here.
The Smurf Tales Vol 3: The Crow In Smurfy Grove And Other Stories by Peyo was published today January 11 2022 by Papercutz and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
May 13, 2023
This collection of, honestly, non-Smurf stories wavers from the creations by Peyo, the Smurfs creator. Adding to this is over-done color, something that has been sinking the rest of the comics business. Seems, recently, the Big 2 are waking up that it's the illustrators that make the story.
The inked lines are still mostly good, but not to the Peyo level.
Also not up to the Peyo level is the addition to an all -girl world of Smurfs. The stories are so-girl-Smurf-centric, that the actual Smurfs are background players and, frankly, unneeded in the stories. What nonsense is this? Is there to be an all boy Smurf world? Is there to be an all-cat world? All monkey-world? Polar Bear world? The Smurf stuff is silliness in itself. This makes it obtuse.
Worse, the girl-Smurfs take over the stories. The stories read as boys are useless, only girls can solve problems. The usual Smurf work-together is gone from these tales. What a backward mentality away from the Peyo intent.
In the legion of Smurf stories, there have been other worlds explored. Why not expand on those ALONG with the all-girl Smurf world.
This book should have been titled: Smurfy Grove #1.
That would've made all this made sense
The stories are plotted much differently than other Smurf stories. Much more involved and better written. Again, more deviation from Smurfs.
This effort, seems to me, woulda been best to set teh original Smurfs to pasture and create this after-Peyo version.
Bottom line: I don't recommend this book: 4 out of ten points.
The inked lines are still mostly good, but not to the Peyo level.
Also not up to the Peyo level is the addition to an all -girl world of Smurfs. The stories are so-girl-Smurf-centric, that the actual Smurfs are background players and, frankly, unneeded in the stories. What nonsense is this? Is there to be an all boy Smurf world? Is there to be an all-cat world? All monkey-world? Polar Bear world? The Smurf stuff is silliness in itself. This makes it obtuse.
Worse, the girl-Smurfs take over the stories. The stories read as boys are useless, only girls can solve problems. The usual Smurf work-together is gone from these tales. What a backward mentality away from the Peyo intent.
In the legion of Smurf stories, there have been other worlds explored. Why not expand on those ALONG with the all-girl Smurf world.
This book should have been titled: Smurfy Grove #1.
That would've made all this made sense
The stories are plotted much differently than other Smurf stories. Much more involved and better written. Again, more deviation from Smurfs.
This effort, seems to me, woulda been best to set teh original Smurfs to pasture and create this after-Peyo version.
Bottom line: I don't recommend this book: 4 out of ten points.
October 9, 2021
ARC Copy...even with the girl-Smurfs joining in the action too...the narrative still has a classic touch.
May 19, 2022
I loved it more Smurf comics with girl power!
December 26, 2024
There is the word "smurf" in every sentence
Couldn't even understand that
Couldn't even understand that
October 11, 2021
Typical Smurf stories, but with a new set of all girl Smurfs. The antics are a bit old school, but the female village is fairly independent. The last story was a bit on the intense side but overall, most ages can handle. Bonus stories about the Smurfs and a Johan and Peewit story.
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