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5 Worlds Book 2

The Cobalt Prince
Series: 5 Worlds
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5 Worlds Book 2 continues the thrilling journey through a fantastical galaxy with three young heroes, Oona, An Tzu, and Jax Amboy. In this installment, they face new challenges as they race to light the next beacon, crucial for saving their worlds from an impending catastrophe. Along the way, they encounter ancient secrets and must confront personal doubts, unlocking their own strengths amidst an unfolding cosmic adventure.
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If you are drawn to thrilling adventures filled with dazzling artwork and captivating characters in a richly imaginative universe, this book may appeal to you. Fans of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy worlds will likely enjoy the continuation of this engaging story, as it blends intrigue and mystery with a search for hope and unity. Perfect for young readers who love a narrative that combines strong friendships with epic quests.

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5 Worlds Book 2

Sisters Jessa and Oona and new friend Ram Sam Sam try to stop the Cobalt Price from Toki, who orders a strike on Mon Domani, starting a new worlds war.

The sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel series that is Star Wars meets Avatar- The Last Airbender continues! "A magical journey, as fun as it is beautiful!" raves Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet.

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R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, hails this adventure series as "Mind-blowingly beautiful... A must-read."

Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender!

5 Worlds. 3 Unlikely Heroes. 1 Epic Battle for the Galaxy!

Oona Lee surprised everyone—including herself—when she lit the first beacon to save the Five Worlds from extinction. Can she light the other four beacons in time? Next stop, Toki! On the blue planet, Oona must face the sister who left her and bring to light the Cobalt Prince's dark secrets. Meanwhile, An Tzu is fading away as his mysterious illness gets worse. Will it stop him from joining the fight? Or will his unique magic be just what the team needs? And Jax Amboy is a hero on the starball field, but in a moment of real danger, will he risk everything to save his friends?

Oona must rely on some surprising new allies in order to stop a terrible plot from unfolding and continue her quest across the 5 Worlds!

Praise for 5 Worlds Book 1:

  • A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book
  • A Junior Library Guild Selection
  • A New York Public Library's Top Ten Best Book for Kids 2017
  • Included in NPR's Guide to 2017's Great Reads
  • 2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winners for Best Graphic Novel

"Bang-zoom... epic." —The New York Times Book Review

"Sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot." —Booklist, Starred Review

"A dazzling interplanetary fantasy... that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

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This exciting instalment is praised for its captivating adventure while thoughtfully addressing themes of prejudice and power. Reviewers highlight its expanding narrative scale and the stunning, detailed visuals. Fans of sci-fi and adventurous storytelling, akin to Judd Winick’s HILO and Kazu Kibuishi’s Amulet series, will find much to enjoy in its richly crafted world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781101935910

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

MARK SIEGEL has written and illustrated several award-winning picture books and graphic novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sailor Twain and Oskar and the Eight Blessings. He is also the founder and editorial director of First Second Books. He lives with his family in New York. Follow Mark on Tumblr at @marksiegel and the 5 Worlds team on Twitter at @5WorldsTeam. ALEXIS SIEGEL is a writer and translator based in Switzerland. He has translated a number of bestselling graphic novels, including Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat and Penelope Bagieu's Exquisite Corpse into English and Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese into French. XANTHE BOUMA is an illustrator based in Southern California. When not working on picture books, such as Little Sid, fashion illustration, and comics, Xanthe enjoys soaking up the sun, beachside. Follow Xanthe on Tumblr at @yumbles and on Twitter at @xoxobouma. MATT ROCKEFELLER is an illustrator and comic artist from Tucson, Arizona. His work has appeared in a variety of formats, including book covers, animation, and picture books such as Train, Rocket, and Pop! He also illustrates the middle-grade series the Explorers. Follow him on Tumblr at @mrockefeller and on Twitter at @mcrockefeller. BOYA SUN is an illustrator and coauthor of the graphic novel Chasma Knights. Originally from China, Boya has traveled from Canada to the United States and now lives in Northern California. Follow Boya on Tumblr at @boyasun and on Twitter at @boyaboyasun.

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