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Explorer (the Lost Islands #2)
Contributor(s): Kibuishi, Kazu (Author)

ISBN: 141970883X ISBN-13: 9781419708831
Publisher: Abrams Fanfare

OUR PRICE: $11.04

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2013
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Action & Adventure
- Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Mystery & Detective

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2013935794

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Lexile Measure: 370 GN (Graphic Novel)

Series: Explorer

Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.70 lbs) 128 pages

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2013 pg. 221
Booklist 11/15/2013 pg. 32
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 122
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2014 pg. 94
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 180 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 161845
Reading Level: 2.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, The Lost Islands is a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (Drama and Smile), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné (The Saga of Rex), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland.

Praise for Explorer 2: The Lost Islands
STARRED REVIEWS
A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as its predecessor...First rate.
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any collection.
--School Library Journal, starred review

This sophomore effort's solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.
--Booklist

Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi's graphic anthologies, and tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the gamut of visual presentations eye-opening.
--The Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books

Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next.
--The Horn Book

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