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Into the Bewilderness

By Gus Gordon
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A funny, life-affirming graphic novel from award-winning Australian creator Gus Gordon. Best friends Luis and Pablo spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating pinecone porridge. But Luis wonders if there’s more to life than just the woods and the rivers... Read More
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The long-awaited graphic novel debut from award-winning Australian author-illustrator Gus Gordon.

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A funny, life-affirming graphic novel from award-winning Australian creator Gus Gordon.

Best friends Luis and Pablo spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating pinecone porridge.

But Luis wonders if there’s more to life than just the woods and the rivers and the sky. Sure, life is good, but maybe it could be … better?

When adventure in the big city calls, will the friends find what they’re looking for?

Into the Bewilderness explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the quest for something more beyond the familiar. An engaging journey awaits in this delightful tale.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761211287

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 521g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author for small people and older people who like small people's books. He has illustrated and written over eighty books for children. His books, including Herman and Rosie, Somewhere Else, The Last Peach and Finding François, have sold in over twenty countries worldwide. He has twice been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Gus also likes cheese a great deal.

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