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Aaron Renier ’s illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of places, including an entire city bus—turning it into a moving aquarium. His first graphic novel is Spiral Bound; this is his second. He lives in Chicago.
“Be prepared. You’re going to love it.”—Brian Selznick
“Aaron’s work makes me feel ten years old again. ”—Lane Smith
“Outrageous and wonderful!”—Jeff Smith
Walker‘s grandfather falls ill after returning from sea with a cursed skull belonging to the merwitch sisters, Tartessa and Remora. Walker‘s father is determined to sell the rare skull because he does not believe his father‘s story about how the sisters destroyed the city of Atlantis. Walker‘s grandfather convinces Walker that he must take the skull aboard his father‘s ship and direct the ship towards the Mango Islands where the skull can be returned to the sisters. Walker, a timid and anxious young man, is an unlikely nominee for this job, but he is determined to save his beloved grandfather and has his grandfather‘s flair for invention. Pirates seize the skull at the outset of the assignment and Walker finds himself aboard another ship where he meets Genoa and Shiv who vow to help him complete his mission. After the monstrous sisters attack the ship, the three young adventurers decide they must outsmart the corrupt pirates. Walker creates the plans to reset the ship‘s course in the evenings in the direction of the Mango Islands.
Although this graphic novel may be more likely to attract male readers, Genoa has enough gumption to engage female teens that give this book a try. Readers will find themselves stopping to closely examine the detailed drawings that illustrate the action aboard the ship, especially the full-page illustrations. The palette used by colorist Alec Longstreth beautifully complements the setting and tone of this suspense-filled high seas adventure. This magical tale invites readers aboard the ship with the heroes, allowing readers to share in their triumph. -- VOYAThe New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.
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