Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces
Waterstones Children's Book Prize category award winner
Flying Eye Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-83874-121-1 (ISBN)
Description
Best friends Chiri and Dai stumble into a forgotten realm, tormented by the evil Shadow King who yearns to spread terror and unleash wild magic on everyone. But will these best friends, with the help of the druids, warriors, and magical goats they encounter be able to find their way home? And more importantly, can they evade the darkness that was awoken on their arrival and seal the pathway between worlds before it is too late?
Reviews / Votes
Rune will draw you right into its intricately constructed fantasy world of magic, wonder and quirky characters. Come for the adventure, stay for the waffles. * Tim Probert, Lightfall * Softly rounded Adventure Time-style artwork that features a kaleidoscope of oddities to evoke Alice in Wonderland vibes [...] Nuanced explorations of friendship, resilience, and the discovery of one's potential in the face of adversity add emotional depth to this sweet and charming fantasy graphic novel series opener. * Publishers Weekly * The Younger Readers category winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2025 is an immersive fantasy adventure in a realm full of unpredictable magic. Chiri and Dai stumble accidentally from our world into a land where they must stand against the Shadow King with an assortment of eccentric allies. Beautiful Ghibli-esque art, terrific characters and a fascinating magical system based on British Sign Language combine to make this series genuinely special. -- Nick Campbell * Waterstones Blog: Summer Reading for Older Readers *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-121-1 (9781838741211)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Carlos Sanchez grew up, with a pencil in his hand, in Barcelona. When he was very young a comic fell into his hand and that changed his life forever. He studied Design in EINA, and a master in Creative Illustration in Bau. He loves to draw, read comics, eat cereal and play videogames. Nowadays, he works as a designer, illustrator and comic artist in Barcelona.
In 2025, his debut title, Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces, became the first graphic novel to win a Waterstones Children's Book Prize category award in the history of the prize.
In 2025, his debut title, Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces, became the first graphic novel to win a Waterstones Children's Book Prize category award in the history of the prize.