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Explorer

The Lost Islands
By Kazu Kibuishi
Series: Explorer Series
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Explorer by Kazu Kibuishi is a captivating anthology of graphic narratives aimed at young readers. It brings together a collection of enchanting tales that explore themes of adventure and discovery. The stories feature diverse characters embarking on imaginative journeys, each offering a unique and engaging experience, complemented by vivid illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by imaginative adventures and enjoy exploring themes through engaging stories and stunning visuals. It's a delightful read for those who appreciate anthologies that offer different tales and artistic styles from a variety of talented illustrators and authors.

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Explorer, the exciting graphic anthology series which launched in Spring 2012 with The Mystery Boxes, continues with an incredible roster of comics artists who create amazing new stories around the theme of hidden places in volume two of the series, The Lost Islands.

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STARRED REVIEW *“New graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere . . . First rate.” —Kirkus Reviews

STARRED REVIEW *“Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators . . . funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.” —Publishers Weekly

STARRED REVIEW *“A great sequel . . . masterfully told and beautifully drawn.” —School Library Journal

Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, The Lost Islands offers a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centred around the theme of hidden places.

This graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by:

  • Kibuishi Kazu (the Amulet series)
  • Jason Caffoe (the Flight series)
  • Raina Telgemeier (Drama and Smile)
  • Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series)
  • Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series)
  • Michel Gagné (The Saga of Rex)
  • Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series)
  • And up-and-coming artist Chrystin Garland

All seven author/artists tie their scary or exhilarating nautical adventures to metaphorical underpinnings. Captain Ahab–like obsession with catching the big one leads a sailor into a cave that is really a giant mouth. One young castaway meets a crab ghost. Another meets someone she never expected to see: an older version of herself. A young island girl is lured to join tiki-masked celebrants who turn out to be dead.

Beautifully drawn, each artist works in a different style, but all share humour, suspense, and a buoyant tone. Young readers will be entertained, and maybe a little scared, by this one-of-a-kind, alone-on-an-island tales of mystery and magic.

Series: Explorer Series

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    STARRED REVIEW *“New graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere . . . First rate.” —Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW *“Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators . . . funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW *“A great sequel . . . masterfully told and beautifully drawn.” —School Library Journal Edited by the New...
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  • Explorer
    Edited by New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, who is also a contributor, Explorer: The Hidden Doors—the third volume in the highly praised series—gathers some of the foremost and fastest-rising talents in comics for kids. A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten...
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  • Explorer: the Mystery Boxes
    Explorer: the Mystery Boxes
    “All the stories offer top-notch storytelling while providing readers with something more to think about.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW *“An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi . . . Both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb.” —Kirkus Reviews Seven clever stories answer one simple question: What’s in...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419708831

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of Amulet, the award-winning New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of Flight, the influential Eisner-nominated anthology series. He lives in Alhambra, California.

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