Beetle & the Hollowbones (Graphic Novel)

Beetle & the Hollowbones (Graphic Novel)
Aliza Layne
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Hardback
h229 x 152mm - 256pg
1 Sep 2020 US
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9781534441538
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An enchanting, riotous, and playfully illustrated debut graphic novel following a young goblin trying to save her best friend from the haunted mall-perfect for fans of Steven Universe and Adventure Time. In the eerie town of ' Allows, some people get to be magical sorceresses, while other people have their spirits trapped in the mall for all ghastly eternity. Then there' s twelve-year-old goblin-witch Beetle, who' s caught in between. She' d rather skip being homeschooled completely and spend time with her best friend, Blob Glost. But the mall is getting boring, and B. G. is cursed to haunt it, tethered there by some unseen force. And now Beetle' s old best friend, Kat, is back in town for a sorcery apprenticeship with her Aunt Hollowbone. Kat is everything Beetle wants to be: beautiful, cool, great at magic, and kind of famous online. Beetle' s quickly being left in the dust. But Kat' s mentor has set her own vile scheme in motion. If Blob Ghost doesn' t escape the mall soon, their afterlife might be coming to a very sticky end. Now, Beetle has less than a week to rescue her best ghost, encourage Kat to stand up for herself, and confront the magic she' s been avoiding for far too long. And hopefully ride a broom without crashing.
* "This splashy fantasy graphic novel blends rollicking adventure with inclusive teen themes. Though bustling with goblins, witches, ghosts, and skeletons, this beautifully drawn graphic novel addresses important questions facing even mortal kids. . . . Diversity is a strength in this female-driven text, which features a tenderly portrayed LGBTQ love story between Kat and Beetle. Wise older women act as mentors, body diversity is casually positive, and Blob Ghost uses they/them pronouns throughout. . . . This inclusive fantasy adventure passes the Bechdel test with flying colors. " -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review * "Layne makes a stellar debut. Simultaneously gorgeous and goofy, the artwork is reminiscent of the animated series Bee and Puppycat and a delicious love letter to shoujo manga. Layne' s supernatural cast is fantastic, from green-skinned Beetle and her grandmother to Kat and Marla, respectively, skeletal cat and bird creatures. Characters' LGBTQ identities, such as Beetle and Kat' s changing relationship, as well as the use of the they pronoun for Blob Ghost, are gently woven throughout the narrative. Relying on intersecting plotlines in lieu of a more straightforward romp, Layne conveys themes of independence, identity, and realization of one' s potential. VERDICT Action-packed yet heartfelt, short and sweet yet riveting, this one is not to be missed. " -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Layne grounds Beetle' s bighearted adventure in earthly settings like the mall and Gran' s cozy cottage, and she fills ' Allows Town with a gleeful array of fantastic creatures: no two are alike. Her vibrant, comical, and overall super-appealing art is a good match for sometimes-scary and high-octane scenes. Beetle' s hero' s journey has the adorably vulnerable Blob Ghost at its heart; many kids will also relate to the friendship-and-more story between Beetle and Kat. A high-spirited debut about learning to trust one' s heart and instincts. " -- Booklist, Starred Review * "Solid character work by debut creator Layne slowly builds themes of outgrown childhood friendship, cultural difference, consent, and queer romance that highlight the lush world she' s created. A saturated palette that changes and brightens amid strong shows of power, and resonant interpersonal elements-including Beetle' s bond with her grandmother-work in harmonious tandem to deliver a stalwart story of magic, witches, and the mall. " -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Aliza Layne is a cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. She is the creator of Demon Street, a long-form fantasy webcomic for all ages. Her Halloween costumes have elicited the phrases "theatrical," "don' t you think you' re going a little overboard," and "oh, we remember you from last year. " Beetle and the Hollowbones is her first graphic novel. Visit Aliza at AlizaLayne. com.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781534441538
Published: 1 Sep 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 767g
Pages: 256

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