In this YA urban fantasy graphic novel, Alex must return to the town where she was born to unravel the magical mysteries her late grandmother left behind
Alex Wilson hasn't been back to Indigo Harbor, the seaside village where she grew up, in years. In fact, she can barely remember anything about it. But when her grandmother dies unexpectedly, Alex will have to return to her childhood home to say goodbye.
Accompanied by her best friend, Grim, Alex travels back to her hometown and begins cleaning out her grandmother's house, but the longer they stay, the stranger things get. Indigo Harbor isn't your average town-there are falling stars, witches running tea shops, and a name that comes up again and again: Elizabeth. Who was this woman, and how did she know Alex's grandmother?
As she explores the town and sorts through her grandmother's belongings, Alex reconnects with her past and tries with increasing desperation to uncover the greatest secret of all, the identity of the mysterious Elizabeth. Tackling grief, acceptance, and how to honor a loved one's life, Bex Glendining has crafted a beautiful and moving graphic novel perfect for readers who loved The Dark Matter of Mona Starr, Girl From the Sea, and the Magic Fish.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
***STARRED REVIEW***
"Filled with dynamic illustrations and complex characters, and of course, a cute cat, Glendining's graphic novel soars. This is a beautiful read that explores family bonds and grief and is filled with incredibly detailed background scenery. ...An -excellent read that thoughtfully approaches the -discussion of grief and its complexity. Highly recommended." * School Library Journal * ***STARRED REVIEW***
"Her emotional arc is poignant and presented in a way that readers will find extraordinarily relatable. Glendining's remarkable illustrations render each character distinctive...Stunning from beginning to end." * Kirkus Reviews * "Saturated colors and a sophisticated style of illustration are well suited to a whimsical yet grounded story that begs to be read in one sitting. Accessible to a wide range of readers; emotional and warm." * Booklist * "Readers who are struggling with loss or feeling guilty about not taking advantage of the time they could have had with a loved one will find this to be a compassionate invitation to spend time remembering joyful moments over self-recrimination." * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Illustrationen
Full-color illustrations throughout
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-6505-6 (9781419765056)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Bex Glendining is an award-winning, biracial, queer, UK-based illustrator, comic artist, and colorist. Their clients include Netflix, Huffpost, DC Comics, Marvel, Penguin Random House, the New York Times, and NPR. When not working, they can usually be found building miniature rooms, playing video games with friends or fussing Cookie, their very spoilt tortoiseshell cat.
