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Explorer: the Mystery Boxes
Series: Explorer Series
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This collection is ideal for readers who enjoy graphic novels with a mix of humour, mystery, and a touch of philosophy. It is particularly well suited for middle-grade and young adult audiences familiar with the works of Kazu Kibuishi and Raina Telgemeier.
An anthology of short graphic works by such artists as Kazu Kibuishi, Dave Roman, and Raina Telgemeier, all on the theme of a mysterious box and the marvels, or mayhem, inside.
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“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 the box?
Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels—or mayhem—that is hidden inside.
Artists include middle school favourites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stu Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and Emily Carroll.
Award-winning artist Kazu Kibuishi’s selection creates a mixture of laughs and creeps (with some philosophy) as well as the kind of graphical triumphs expected from Kibuishi’s other collections. With gorgeously detailed full-colour artwork, there is a spooky tale of a sinister doppelgänger invading a girl’s life by up-and-coming comics star Emily Carroll; Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier’s comedy of wizarding errors and online bidding wars; and Rad Sechrist’s romp involving a teenage girl, an introduction to the basics of Shintoism, and a manic butter thief driving a grandma to the brink.
So, don’t hesitate. Come and open the box. You’ll be amazed. You’ll be entertained. You’ll be scared. And then you’ll want to read each story over again!
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Explorer
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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781419700095
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 March 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Amulet Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of Amulet, the award-winning middle school graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of Flight, the influential, Eisner-nominated graphic anthology. His earlier work Daisy Kutter was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Alhambra, California.
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