Explorer: the Mystery Boxes

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Explorer: the Mystery Boxes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kazu Kibuishi
SeriesExplorer Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 154
Category/GenreGraphic novels: Manga
Short stories
ISBN/Barcode 9781419700095
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Amulet Books
Publication Date 1 March 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box? Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels - or mayhem - inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll. Praise for Explorer: Mystery Boxes STARRED REVIEW "An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review STARRED REVIEW "Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers." -School Library Journal, starred review

Author Biography

Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of Amulet, the award-winning middle school graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of Flight, the influential, Eisner-nominated graphic anthology. His earlier work Daisy Kutter was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Alhambra, California.