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a graphic novel telling one boy's epic journey to Europe
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See moreThis is a powerful and timely story about one boy's epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.
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This is a powerful and timely story about one boy's epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.
Ebo: alone.
His sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows it can only be to make the hazardous journey to Europe.
Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his sister.
Winner of the Judges' Special Award at the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year Awards
'Beautifully realised and punchily told.' Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week
'A powerful, compelling work, evocatively illustrated ... It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this book.' Financial Times
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Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin is praised for its impactful storytelling and vivid illustrations. Described as beautifully realised, the graphic novel effectively engages readers with a powerful narrative. It is seen as a profoundly moving portrayal of its subject matter, making it a compelling choice for children's literature.
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ISBN: 9781444931686
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 July 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Giovanni Rigano
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 176.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 477g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Eoin Colfer is the writer of the bestselling, award-winning Artemis Fowl series, and has sold over twenty million books worldwide. You can find him on Twitter @EoinColfer.
Andrew Donkin has written over sixty books and graphic novels, including Batman for DC Comics. He is @AndrewDonkin.Giovanni Rigano has won many awards for his illustrations and is a regular at comic festivals across Europe.Also by Andrew Donkin
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