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Around the World - by Matt Phelan (Paperback)

Around the World - by  Matt Phelan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"This book -- riveting, wondrously drawn, expertly paced -- is a triumph. -- The<i> New York Times</i></b> <p/>A Scott O'Dell Award-winning graphic novelist follows three dauntless adventurers on a Jules Verne-inspired challenge: circling the world, solo. With cinematic pacing and deft, expressive art, acclaimed storyteller and artist Matt Phelan weaves a trio of epic journeys into a single bold tale of visionaries setting their sights on nothing short of the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A first-rate pleasure from the acclaimed graphic novelist Phelan. And this book -- riveting, wondrously drawn, expertly paced -- is a triumph in and of itself.<br>--The New York Times <p/>With uncommon perception and a flair for visual drama, Phelan tracks three intrepid souls' solo journeys around the world...Three true tales of adventure as grand and admirable in the telling as they were in the doing.<br>--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) <p/>A graphic novel that will appeal to aficionados of the form and any reader in search of engrossing true journeys.<br>--School Library Journal (starred review) <p/>The stories encompass such national ideals as dogged can-do spirit, exploration, enterprise, and commercialism...the very essence of determination and adventure.<br>--Booklist (starred review) <p/>Phelan invests each tale with its own distinct mood and style.<br>--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Matt Phelan</b> is the author-illustrator of the highly acclaimed and award-winning graphic novel <i>The Storm in the Barn.</i> He is also the illustrator of many books for young readers, including <i>Always </i>and <i>I'll Be There </i>by Ann Stott and <i>The Higher Power of Lucky </i>by Susan Patron, winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal. He lives in Philadelphia.

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