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Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon
Volume One in the Janus Silang Saga
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Monsters live in the darkest corners of our dreams, existing only as nightmares, but sometimes they find a way out. When dreams and the waking world collide, how can we know what is real? Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon tells the chilling tale of a boy's courageous actions amidst a shadowy world and his struggle to overcome the nightmares in his waking life.
Janus is like most teenagers—he argues with his parents, wishes he had a girlfriend, and is obsessed with video games, especially one where the players fight against monsters from Philippine folklore. It's all very ordinary, until one day when everything falls apart.
During an online tournament at a local internet café, all the players fall dead, save for Janus. The horror deepens as the deaths multiply across the country and Janus is contacted by a stranger, a survivor of the tournaments like himself, who asks for his help to solve the mystery. Along the way, Janus discovers a hidden truth in the game he has been playing and its connection with a nightmarish creature from the ancient caves of Tabon that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
Adapted from the Philippine National Book Award-winning novel, Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon takes the reader on a journey of discovery as Janus learns the truth about the supernatural realm of mythical creatures that surround us and how he and his family are connected to this magical world.
'Finally, a hero like Janus Silang claims his space in our imagination. He rises above the challenges and gives hope—a bright star leading us out of the darkness.' - Dan Matutina, award-winning illustrator and graphic designer
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Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon has received praise for its captivating and imaginative storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the protagonist Janus Silang as a compelling Filipino hero, comparable to iconic figures like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. The book's graphics and line work have been described as excellently executed, contributing to a horror-filled and immersive experience that leaves readers eager for more in the series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780804856683
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: color illustrations
Contributors:
- Adapted by Carljoe Javier
- Illustrated by Natasha Ringor
- Illustrated by Mervin Malonzo
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 397g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Edgar Calabia Samar is a Filipino poet and novelist from San Pablo City, Philippines. His books have received numerous recognitions that include the Philippine National Book Award, the NCCA Writer's Prize, the Palanca Award, the Philippine Children's Book Award, and the Man Asian Literary Prize. He has published nine novels and four poetry collections. He is also an associate professor at Ateneo de Manila University. His website is at edgarcalabiasamar.com.
Carljoe Javier is a writer who explores the psyche of the Philippine diaspora in his writings. He is an avid fan of video games, sci-fi, comic books and everything geeky. Currently, he is the CEO of PumaPodcast, an award-winning podcasting and audio production company.
Natasha Ringor is an illustrator based in the Philippines. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous children's books, comic books and video games. She is an art director for McCann Worldgroup, an international marketing and advertising agency.
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