Laika Contributor(s): Abadzis, Nick (Author), Abadzis, Nick (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1596431016 ISBN-13: 9781596431010 Publisher: First Second
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2007 Annotation: Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earths first space traveler in the Soviets Sputnik program. Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives, giving life to a pivotal moment in modern history. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History - Young Adult Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Young Adult Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Science & Nature |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2006051907 |
Age Level: 12-17 |
Grade Level: 7-12 |
Lexile Measure: 370 GN (Graphic Novel) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.4" L (0.85 lbs) 208 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Cybils, Finalist, Graphic Novel/YA, 2007 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2007 pg. 783 Booklist 09/01/2007 pg. 107 Publishers Weekly 10/01/2007 pg. 60 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2007 pg. 70 School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 155 Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2007 pg. 32 Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2007 pg. 3 Library Journal 01/15/2008 pg. 71 Library Journal 03/15/2008 pg. 55 Asimov's Science Fiction 09/01/2008 pg. 136 Voya Top Ten Graphic Nvls/Teen 04/01/2008 pg. 7 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 115986 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Eisner Award Winner: Best Publication for Teens Eisner Award Nominee: Best Reality-Based Work Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This graphic novel follows her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet Union's space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Laika's story will speak straight to your heart. |
Contributor Bio(s): Abadzis, Nick: - Nick Abadzis has been creating comics and stories for both adults and children for nearly thirty years. As both cartoonist and writer, he's been honored with various international storytelling awards including an Eisner in 2008 for his graphic novel Laika. He is also an editorial consultant, corporate scribe and visual facilitator who has collaborated with large clients such as EY, KPMG, Accenture, Coca-Cola, IBM, General Electric, WOBI and many others. He's been published in the USA by Condé Nast, First Second, Marvel Comics, Titan Comics, DC Comics, in the UK by the BBC, various national newspapers including The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, and other periodicals too numerous to mention; elsewhere in Europe by the likes of Dargaud and Glénat, and In Japan by Kodansha. He currently writes Titan Comics' ongoing monthly series, Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor to great acclaim--several collections have now been published with more to follow. He is British but based in and around New York City where he lives with his wife and daughter. |
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