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Explorer 2: The Lost Islands - by Kazu Kibuishi (Paperback)

Explorer 2: The Lost Islands - by  Kazu Kibuishi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Explorer, the graphic anthology series which launched in spring 2012 with The Mystery Boxes, continues with a roster of comics artists who create new stories around the theme of hidden places in volume two of the series, The Lost Islands.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, <i>The Lost Islands </i>is a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (<i>Drama </i>and <i>Smile</i>), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné (<i>The Saga of Rex</i>), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland. <p/> <b>Praise for <i>Explorer 2: The Lost Islands</i></b><br> <b>STARRED REVIEW</b><b>S</b><br> A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as its predecessor...First rate.<br> --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review <p/> With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.<br> --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/> Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any collection.<br> --<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review <p/> This sophomore effort's solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.<br> --<i>Booklist</i> <p/> Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi's graphic anthologies, and tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the gamut of visual presentations eye-opening.<br> --<i>The Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books</i> <p/> Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next.<br> --<i>The Horn Book</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kazu Kibuishi </b>is the creator of Amulet, the award-winning <i>New York Times </i>bestselling graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of Flight, the influential Eisner-nominated anthology series. He lives in Alhambra, California.<b><p></p></b>

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