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Star Pig - by Delilah S Dawson (Paperback)

Star Pig - by  Delilah S Dawson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Like many late-21st-century teens, geeky 16-year-old Vess gets packed off to spend her summer at Space Camp--which is literally in space. Tragically, a shuttle accident sends her and the rest of the passengers careening toward a cold, frosty death among the stars. But when a gigantic, space-faring water bear miraculously rescues Vess and her beloved retro Discman, it's the beginning of an extraordinary friendship, all set to the nostalgic tunes of Vess's 1990s-heavy playlist."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Two Castaways. One Goal. Zero in common. Get lost in this inventive sci-fi graphic novel about an extraordinary friendship and an incredible journey home.</b> <p/>Like many late-21st-century teens, geeky 16-year-old Vess gets packed off to spend her summer at Space Camp--which is literally in space. Tragically, a shuttle accident sends her and the rest of the passengers careening toward a cold, frosty death among the stars. But when a gigantic, space-faring water bear miraculously rescues Vess and her beloved retro Discman, it's the beginning of an extraordinary friendship, all set to the nostalgic tunes of Vess's 1990s-heavy playlist. <p/>Delilah S. Dawson is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling writer of <i>Star Wars: Phasma</i>, plus the <i>The Secrets of Long Snoot, The Perfect Weapon</i>, and<i> Scorched</i>; the Blud series, <i>Servants of the Storm</i>, the HIT series, <i>Wake of Vultures</i> and the Shadow series (as Lila Bowen). Her previous comics work includes <i>Ladycastle, The X-Files: Case Files - Florida Man, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty: Pickle Rick, Star Wars Adventures</i>, and <i>Sparrowhawk</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Star Pig</i> is an absolute delight. Funny, charming, heartwarming and still pretty exciting. The words and images combine in the best way possible, assured to put a smile on just about anyone's face." --<b>The Brazen Bull <p/></b>"Dawson and Gaston have created a seamless piece of storytelling and I can't wait for more." --<b>The British Fantasy Society <p/></b>"In parts surreal, in other parts a little scary, <i>Star Pig</i> feels firmly aimed at both the young and young at heart... it's still a blast from beginning to end" --Starburst Magazine<b><br></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Delilah S. Dawson</b> is the author of: <i>Star Wars: PHASMA</i>, <i>The Perfect Weapon</i>, and <i>Scorched</i>; <i>The Hit</i> series; <i>The Blud</i> series; <i>Servants of the Storm</i>; <i>Shadowman: Follow Me Boy</i>; Short stories in: <i>Hellboy</i>, <i>An Assortment of Horror</i>; <i>Carniepunk</i>; <i>Unbound</i>; <i>Last Night a Superhero Saved My Life</i>, <i>Three Slices</i>, and more. Delilah is the winner of the 2015 Fantasy Book of the Year from RT Book Reviews for <i>WAKE OF VULTURES</i> and the 2013 Steampunk Book of the Year and May Seal of Excellence for <i>WICKED AS SHE WANTS</i>. Her work has earned multiple stars from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal.

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