Compass South A Graphic Novel Four Points Book 1 by Hope Larson & Illustrated by Rebecca Mock
Brand: Square Fish
Product Description
Get ready for a thrilling journey in Compass South a New York Timesbestselling middlegrade graphic novel full of pirates and adventure written by the adapter and illustrator of the New York Timesbestselling A Wrinkle in Time The Graphic Novel. Its 1860 in New York City. When 12yearold twins Alex and Cleos father disappears they join the Black Hook Gang and are caught by the police pulling off a heist. They agree to reveal the identity of the gang in exchange for tickets to New Orleans. But once there Alex is kidnapped and made to work on a ship that is heading for San Francisco via Cape Horn. Cleo stows away on a steamer to New Granada where she hopes to catch a train to San Francisco to find her brother. Neither Alex nor Cleo realizes the real danger they are inthey are being followed by pirates who think they hold the key to treasure. How they outwit the pirates and find each other makes for a fastpaced adventure. This full color graphic novel is perfect for readers of all genders including reluctant readers comics fans and anyone who enjoys action packed seafaring adventures. Its the first book in a duology followed by a standalone sequel Knifes Edge. Praise for Compass South A New York Times bestseller Mocks luminous fullcolor artwork beautifully showcases the late nineteenthcentury locations swashbuckling pirate battles and jungle treks all while effortlessly distinguishing among characters no small feat given the expansive diverse cast and two sets of twins. Meanwhile Larson befitting the seafaring adventure keeps the pace clipping along with frequent scene breaks and propulsive reveals. . . . A gorgeously executed lively caper. Booklist starred review Larson best known for her graphic novel adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time weaves a wonderful vivid story assisted beautifully by Mocks illustrations which take the twins from murky back alleys to bright and vibrant ocean scenes...A charming choice for elementary and middle school library graphic novel collections. School Library Journal starred review Larsons Who Is AC concoction of triedandtrue adventure elementsstowaways pirate raids jungle tribeshangs together convincingly and scenestealers such as Tarboro a free black man whos a brilliant swordsman and the storys true hero provide moral ballast. Illustrator Mock making her debut adeptly captures the changing relationships between the twinsespecially the genderbending awkwardness that accompanies Cleos stint as a boy. A sequel is promised. Publishers Weekly Captures all the rollicking action of a Robert Louis Stevensontype sea adventure. The Horn Book show more
Condition : New
Author : Hope Larson Illustrated By Rebecca Mock
Weight : 514
Publisher : Square Fish
Language : English
EAN : 9781250121844
ISBN10 : 1250121841
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20220315
Place of Publication : New York
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 155 X 229 X 13mm