5 Worlds Book 1: The Sand Warrior
(A Graphic Novel)
$24.63
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
18 May 2017
Summary
Discover new worlds, new friends, and a new favorite series in this middle grade graphic novel from the bestselling, highly-acclaimed author Mark Siegel.
Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender!
R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WONDER, hails this adventure series as “Mind-blowingly beautiful… . A must-read.”
The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction unless five ancient and mysterious beacons are lit. When war erupts,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781101935880 |
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| ISBN-10: | 110193588X |
| Author: | Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel, Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller, Boya Sun |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 18 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 154mm x 14mm |
| Series: | 5 Worlds |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“With sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot, this is a series to keep an eye on.” –Booklist
A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A New York Public Library’s Top Ten Best Books for Kids 2017
Included in NPR’s Guide to 2017’s Great Reads
2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winners for Best Graphic Novel
A Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Selection
A Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee
“With sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot, this is a series to keep an eye on.”
—Booklist starred review
“In a dazzling interplanetary fantasy from the Siegel Brothers, artists Bouma, Rockefeller, and Sun bring to life the cultures, customs, and creatures of a lively new world that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
—Publishers Weekly starred review
“This sweeping graphic-novel saga features inventive world-building, with history, mythology, and traditions naturally integrated into the narrative. The installment ends triumphantly and tantalizingly; readers will eagerly await book two.”
—The Horn Book Magazine
About The Author
Alexis Siegel
Mark Siegel has written and illustrated several award-winning picture books and graphic novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sailor Twain, or the Mermaid in the Hudson. He is also the founder and editorial director of First Second Books. He lives with his family in New York.
Alexis Siegel is a writer and translator based in London, England. He has translated a number of bestselling graphic novels, including Joann Sfar’s The Rabbi’s Cat, Penelope Bagleu’s Exquisite Corpse, and Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese (into French).
Xanthe Bouma is an illustrator based in Southern California. When not working on picture books, fashion illustration, and comics, Xanthe enjoys soaking up the beachside sun.
Matt Rockefeller is an illustrator and comic book artist from Tucson, Arizona. His work has appeared in a variety of formats, including book covers, picture books, and animation. Matt lives in New York City.
Boya Sun is an illustrator and co-author of the graphic novel Chasma Knights. Originally from China, Boya has traveled from Canada to the United States and now resides in the charming city of Baltimore.
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