The Secret of Kells: The Graphic Novel, 9780316439213
Paperback
Brave boy, mystical friend, ancient book: imagination battles darkness.

The Secret of Kells: The Graphic Novel

$27.30

  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    10 February 2025

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Summary

The Secret of Kells: A Graphic Novel of Magic and Courage

In the secluded Abbey of Kells, young Brendan lives a sheltered life, helping his fellow monks build walls against Viking raids. His world transforms with the arrival of a master illuminator and a book of untold power, incomplete and in need of Brendan’s aid.

Embarking on a thrilling quest through the mystical woods, Brendan faces shadowy creatures and discovers new allies. With the help of Aisling, a brave fairy, can…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780316439213
ISBN-10:0316439215
Series:Cartoon Saloon's Irish Folklore
Author:Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, Samuel Sattin
Publisher:Little, Brown & Company
Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:10 February 2025
Weight:559g
Dimensions:210mm x 144mm x 22mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A lovely adaptation of the 2014 fantasy movie of the same name, this graphic novel expertly recaptures the magic of the Irish folktale…A must-have addition to library collections.”–School Library Journal

About The Author

Tomm Moore

Tomm Moore is the cofounder and creative director of Cartoon Saloon. He directed Song of the Sea and codirected The Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Series.

Samuel Sattin is an author and coffee addict. He penned the graphic novel adaptions of Cartoon Saloon’s Academy Award-nominated Irish Folklore Trilogy. He is also the author of Unico: Awakening, the first book in a manga series that reimagines Osamu Tezuka’s classic character. Samuel’s other works include Bezkamp and The Silent End. He graduated with an MFA in comics from California College of the Arts and an MFA in creative writing from Mills College.

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