Explorer (The Mystery Boxes #1)

Explorer (The Mystery Boxes #1)

• Author:
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Pages: 128
• Publication Date: 2012-03-01
• Edition: Illustrated
• Binding: Paperback
• MSRP: 10.95
• ISBN13: 9781419700095
• ISBN: 141970009X
• Language: en
• Store Location: Sci Fi
• "Book cover image may be different than what appears on the actual book."

Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box?</p> Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels-or mayhem-inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (<I>Smile</i>), and Dave Roman (<I>Astronaut Academy</i>), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series <I>Flight</i>), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll.</p>  </p>  </p> <DIV><U>Praise for <I>Explorer: Mystery Boxes</I></u></div> <DIV><B>STARRED REVIEW</B></div> <DIV>"An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb."</div> <DIV>–<I>Kirkus Reviews, </i>starred review </div> <DIV> </div> <DIV><B>STARRED REVIEW</B></div> <DIV><B>"</B>Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers."</div> <DIV>–<I>School Library Journal</I>, starred review </div>  </p>  </p>