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Nico Bravo and the Trial of Vulcan
Series: Nico Bravo
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Ideal for children who enjoy lively fantasy adventures filled with mythology, magic, and colourful characters. Perfect for readers who appreciate engaging art and fast-moving narratives.
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All our favorite ancient myths and legends get an Adventure Time-y makeover in this third volume of the hilarious middle-grade graphic novel series, Nico Bravo!
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Got a problem? At Vulcan's Celestial Supply Shop, you can find the magical merchandise to set things right. The seasoned staff—a kid named Nico Bravo, a sphynx named Lula, and a unicorn named Buck—pride themselves on providing legendary service and expertise in all areas of the arcane.
In the third volume of the Nico Bravo series, Vulcan is on trial, accused by the evil Ahriman of breaking the Cosmic Rule—interfering in the plans of a fellow god! His only hope is finding five powerful artifacts scattered across the globe. But is there more to this quest than meets the eye?
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Nico Bravo and the Trial of Vulcan
Got a problem? At Vulcan's Celestial Supply Shop, you can find the magical merchandise to set things right. The seasoned staff—a kid named Nico Bravo, a sphynx named Lula, and a unicorn named Buck—pride themselves on providing legendary service and expertise in all areas of the arcane. In the third volume of the Nico Bravo series, Vulcan is on trial,...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Kirkus praises the book's vibrant full-colour art and dynamic storytelling, noting its ability to weave multiple plotlines with exciting action and wordless sequences. School Library Journal highlights the imaginative fight scenes, inventive sound effects, and continual humour, deeming it a fast-paced and colourful addition to this mythological adventure series.
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ISBN: 9781250218872
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 August 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: First Second
Illustration: full-color illustrations thoughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 158.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 431g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Mike Cavallaro is from New Jersey and has worked in comics and animation since the early 1990s. His comics include Eisner Award-nominated Parade (with fireworks), The Life and Times of Savior 28 (written by J.M. DeMatteis), Foiled and Curses! Foiled Again (written by Jane Yolen), Decelerate Blue (written by Adam Rapp), and the Nico Bravo series.
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