Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

Name: Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780062990464
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Tim Probert

Series: Lightfall

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that follows Bea, a young girl, on an adventurous journey with Cad, the last of the Galdurians. Together, they traverse a magical world filled with wondrous creatures and face unexpected challenges as they seek to protect a powerful secret that could save or doom their world.
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Description

New York Times bestselling author Kazu Kibuishi says of Lightfall: “Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit.”

For fans of Amulet and middle grade readers who are captivated by sweeping universes like Star Wars, the first book of the Lightfall series introduces readers to an extraordinary adventure. Join Bea and Cad, two unlikely friends, as they embark on a quest to rescue their world from being consumed by eternal darkness.

In the heart of Irpa, a planet once brimming with prosperity, stands the Salty Pig’s House of Tonics & Tinctures. This is the home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. Their life is peaceful; they are the keepers of the Endless Flame, dedicating their days to crafting medicines and potions for the inhabitants of Irpa.

But their tranquil existence is disrupted when Bea encounters Cad, a Galdurian—one of the ancient and thought-to-be-extinct race of Galdurians. Cad is in search of his missing people and believes that the Pig Wizard could be the key to finding them.

Upon returning home, Bea and Cad discover the Pig Wizard has vanished. In his place is a mysterious note and the Jar of Endless Flame. Fearing for the Pig Wizard's safety, Bea and Cad embark on a perilous journey throughout Irpa to find him, traversing lands where danger lurks in every shadow.

The path they choose is fraught with challenges and dark forces trying to prevent them from fulfilling their quest. As they brave these trials, Bea and Cad's bond of friendship strengthens, and they learn to face their fears and the impending threats to their world.

Will Bea and Cad succeed in their mission to rescue the Pig Wizard and use the Endless Flame to stave off eternal darkness? Or will Irpa face a future without light?

Join them in a heart-moving adventure that combines breathtaking illustrations with a captivating narrative, standing as a testament to Tim Probert's ability to create an enchanting world in Lightfall.

Praise for Lightfall

Kirkus Best Books of 2020

Fall 2020 Indie Next List

Junior Library Guild Selection

2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

New York Times bestselling author Kazu Kibuishi says of Lightfall: “Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit.” For fans of Amulet and middle grade readers who are captivated by sweeping universes like Star Wars, the first book of the Lightfall series introduces readers to an extraordinary adventure. Join Bea and Cad, two unlikely friends,...

By Tim Probert

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

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Lightfall: The Dark Times

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa. Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals...

By Tim Probert

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

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Lightfall 3-Book Box Set

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Tim Probert comes a box set that collects the first three books in his breathtaking fantasy adventure series Lightfall. In the land of Irpa, an ancient threat awakens, obsessed with plunging the world into eternal darkness. Luckily, chance enlists two unsuspecting heroes to save the day. In book one, The Girl and the Galdurian, reluctant allies...

By Tim Probert

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$62⁰⁰
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~~$75⁰⁰~~

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Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird

New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: “Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid.” In the second instalment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans...

By Tim Probert

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$45⁰⁰

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Lightfall: A Place Between

In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on...

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian Deluxe Edition is the first book of the Lightfall series. Bea and Cad are two unlikely friends who get swept up in a quest way above their pay grade to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. With a gorgeous foiled case, stencilled edges, and exclusive bonus content, this deluxe edition is perfect...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert is praised for its beautiful illustrations, engaging fantasy elements, and vivid landscapes that invite readers into its world. Reviewers highlight its satisfying plot, full of mystery and adventure, with characters that quickly become endearing. The artwork is noted for its detailed and vibrant style, enhancing the fantasy atmosphere and leaving readers eager for the next instalment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062990464

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperAlley

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tim Probert

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 515g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Tim Probert is an author and illustrator whose work is made of equal parts wonder, magic, and adventure, with a dose of monsters and the occasional dinosaur. In addition to making books, he is an art director at Aardman Nathan Love, working on projects for Nickelodeon, Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, Candy Crush, and more. Tim lives in New York City with his wife and two cats.

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Lightfall: The Dark Times

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa. Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals...

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In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on...

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$19⁰⁰
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~~$26⁹⁹~~

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian Deluxe Edition is the first book of the Lightfall series. Bea and Cad are two unlikely friends who get swept up in a quest way above their pay grade to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. With a gorgeous foiled case, stencilled edges, and exclusive bonus content, this deluxe edition is perfect...

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