Walt Kelly's The Adventures of Peter Wheat #1
Walt Kelly's The Adventures of Peter Wheat #1, a 2017 Hermes Press release, brings readers back to the whimsical yet perilous Wheatfield, where Peter Wheat and his allies face a rising crisis when the escaped Grand Wizard destroys the dike, flooding the village. With Walt Kelly handling writing, art, and inks, the story unfolds with his signature blend of humor and urgency as Peter rescues Dragonel from the flooded dungeon. The cover by Walt Kelly captures the moment’s tension, setting the stage for a tale where loyalty is tested and old divides begin to shift.
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As the residents of the Wheatfield work to prevent flooding, word comes that the Grand Wizard has escaped. The Wizard destroys the dike and causes the Wheatfield Village to flood. Peter rescues Dragonel from the flooding dungeon. Dragonel realizes the flooding will hurt the Hornets as well as the Wheatfield residents and finds herself in conflict with the Wizard; leading to a split amongst the Hornet Knights. The Wizard is defeated and Dragonel is, if not a friend, no longer an enemy of the Wheatfield.
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