{"product_id":"explorer-the-mystery-boxes-9781419700101","title":"Explorer (the Mystery Boxes #1) by Kibuishi, Kazu","description":"Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box?\u003cbr\u003eFunny, 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 (\u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e), and Dave Roman (\u003ci\u003eAstronaut Academy\u003c\/i\u003e), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series \u003ci\u003eFlight\u003c\/i\u003e), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eExplorer: Mystery Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This standout anthology will leave its audience with a fresh appetite for more from both the series and the individual contributors.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Award-winning comics creator and editor of the celebrated Flight anthologies, Kibuishi offers yet another great anthology geared toward middle-school readers. Always clever and never boring, these diverse stories run the gamut from creepy to sarcastic to witty to cute to Zen to wacky to thoughtful. While the pieces feature different artists and styles, each one is complete and so well composed that the transitions from one to another do not seem jarring or out of place. A great introductory title for young or struggling middleschool readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kazu Kibuishi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Fanfare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.38h x 6.34w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419700101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e149046 \/ Explorer: The Mystery Boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/13\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2012 pg. 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2012 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012 pg. 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2012 pg. 58 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2012 pg. 71 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKazu Kibuishi \u003c\/b\u003eis the creator of \u003ci\u003eAmulet\u003c\/i\u003e, the award-winning middle school graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of \u003ci\u003eFlight\u003c\/i\u003e, the influential, Eisner-nominated graphic anthology. His earlier work \u003ci\u003eDaisy Kutter\u003c\/i\u003e was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Alhambra, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams Fanfare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43841042153625,"sku":"9781419700101","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_0193f44c-8346-4e79-bb0d-d3f73f362e14.jpg?v=1724784534","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/explorer-the-mystery-boxes-9781419700101","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}