Lightfall: The Dark Times
A Graphic Novel
Published on 11. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-06-308090-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.
Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.
But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.
Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian
Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee
Kirkus Best Books of 2020
Fall 2020 Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection
Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.
But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.
Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian
Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee
Kirkus Best Books of 2020
Fall 2020 Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection
Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
Reviews / Votes
"A feast for the eyes sure to fill your heart with light even in times of shadowy darkness." - Johnnie Christmas, New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator"A resonant, richly layered adventure with a modern yet timeless emphasis on emotional intelligence, courage, and empathy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The action delivers on epic battles (especially against skeletal foes), and the storyline gives the characters real stakes and costs along with solid twists, all fitting seamlessly into the humorous Dungeons & Dragons setting. - Kirkus Reviews
"A resonant, richly layered adventure with a modern yet timeless emphasis on emotional intelligence, courage, and empathy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The action delivers on epic battles (especially against skeletal foes), and the storyline gives the characters real stakes and costs along with solid twists, all fitting seamlessly into the humorous Dungeons & Dragons setting. - Kirkus Reviews
Probert's debut combines engaging fantasy elements: mysterious enemies, fateful responsibility, and death-defying action against a variety of foes. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa's radiance as Bea's journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. Worried Bea and enthusiastic Cad quickly become a team that readers can root for, and compelling unsolved mysteries demand a follow-up. - Publishers Weekly
Probert's debut combines engaging fantasy elements: mysterious enemies, fateful responsibility, and death-defying action against a variety of foes. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa's radiance as Bea's journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. Worried Bea and enthusiastic Cad quickly become a team that readers can root for, and compelling unsolved mysteries demand a follow-up. - Publishers Weekly
Probert's cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere. - Booklist
Probert's cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere. - Booklist
Majestic artwork, a burgeoning friendship, and the promise of adventure keep the pages turning in this to-be-continued tale. - School Library Journal
Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit. - Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet
Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit. - Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet
Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid. - Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator
An invigorating, original fantasy that's entertaining and reflective in equal measure. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid. - Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator
An invigorating, original fantasy that's entertaining and reflective in equal measure. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that's sure to hook readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Probert's debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that's sure to hook readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Probert's debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"A feast for the eyes sure to fill your heart with light even in times of shadowy darkness." - Johnnie Christmas, New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
f/c
Dimensions
Height: 148 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
452 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-308090-4 (9780063080904)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2024
HarperCollins
€10.89
Available for download
Persons
Tim Probert is an author and illustrator. He is the creator of Lightfall, an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel series. He has illustrated the D&D Dungeon Academy series as well as several other books. Tim has also been an art director in animation at the studio Nathan Love, working on all sorts of short-form projects. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two cats, surrounded by the smell of fresh bread and the sound of frogs.
Tim Probert is an author and illustrator. He is the creator of Lightfall, an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel series. He has illustrated the D&D Dungeon Academy series as well as several other books. Tim has also been an art director in animation at the studio Nathan Love, working on all sorts of short-form projects. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two cats, surrounded by the smell of fresh bread and the sound of frogs.
Tim Probert is an author and illustrator. He is the creator of Lightfall, an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel series. He has illustrated the D&D Dungeon Academy series as well as several other books. Tim has also been an art director in animation at the studio Nathan Love, working on all sorts of short-form projects. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two cats, surrounded by the smell of fresh bread and the sound of frogs.