Foiled - by Jane Yolen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that . . . until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A quirky, fast-paced urban fantasy by esteemed author Jane Yolen </p><p>Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that . . . until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class. Avery may seem perfect now, but will he end up becoming her Prince Charming or just a toad?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Yolen's first foray into the graphic format is a success precisely because she incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal - fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero who wields her wariness for protection. Cavallaro's artwork suits Aliera's monochrome existence, but bursts to life when she finally sees (in color!) the faerie beasties cheering her on." --Courtney Jones, <i>Booklist</i></p><p>"Veteran fantasist Yolen introduces the utterly charming and sassy Aliera, a quirky tenth-grade loner who's both color-blind and an expert fencer, in this charming graphic novel ... An enchanting tale, with hints of a possible continuance. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read. (Graphic fantasy. 12 & up)" --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>"Illustrations complement the text well, with larger pictures reflecting the character's situation and feelings ... The ending will leave readers anxiously awaiting the second installment in the series." --Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI, <i>School Library Journal</i></p><p>"Cavallaro's art is rounded and cartoony, handling action and the fantasy elements well while skimping a bit on characterization-his Avery is just a sorta cute cartoon boy, not a devastating heartbreaker, but Aliera is a strong and likable protagonist. Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Jane Yolen</b> is one of the most distinguished and successful authors for young readers and adults in the country. She is the author of more than 200 books--including <i>Briar Rose</i>, <i>Sister Light</i>, <i>Sister Dark</i>, <i>Owl Moon</i>, and the immensely popular <i>The Devil's Arithmetic</i>. Her books have won awards including the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Jewish Book Award, and two Christopher Medals. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts.</p><p><b>Mike Cavallaro</b> is originally from New Jersey. He has worked in the New York comics and animation industries since the early '90s. Mike is a member of the web-comics collective, ACT-I-VATE, where he contributes weekly web comics, including the true-life historic memoir, Parade (With Fireworks), a 2008 Eisner Award nominee. He lives in Brooklyn.</p>
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