{"title":"Rachael Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eRachael Ball’s work offers a striking blend of vivid storytelling and imaginative artistry, placing her firmly within the realm of contemporary graphic novels. Her narratives often explore complex characters and richly textured worlds, inviting readers into stories that balance whimsy with emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative illustrations to compelling plots, readers can expect to be drawn into immersive tales that challenge and delight. Her style is perfect for those who appreciate graphic novels that combine thoughtful writing with dynamic visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wolf-by-rachael-ball-9781910593547","title":"Wolf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the long, hot summer of 1976. Hugo, the youngest child of three, is walking with his father in the woods. There, he comes face to face with a wolf – and from that moment on, his life will never be the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after, a tragic accident leaves Hugo desolate and disorientated. The family, now grieving and incomplete, moves home. Among Hugo's new neighbours is the Wolf Man – a dangerous recluse, according to the boy next door. Spellbound by the movie \u003cem\u003eThe Time Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, and desperate to return to the days before the accident, Hugo draws up plans to build a contraption that will turn back time. But only the Wolf Man has the parts Hugo needs to complete his machine, and that will mean entering his sinister neighbour's house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated in pencil, \u003cem\u003eWolf\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating and poignant graphic novel about confronting childhood grief and overcoming the loss of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433338093804,"sku":"9781910593547","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781910593547.jpg?v=1774765120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachael-ball.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}