Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian: 1 (Lightfall, 1)

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Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator An invigorating, original fantasy that’s entertaining and reflective in equal measure. He is keen to find the famous Pig Wizard to help him track down more of his race, and is pleasantly surprised to learn who Bea is. Il Verro Mago, non è semplicemente sbadato, è un anziano che soffre di Alzheimer, disperso chissà dove, senza la compagnia di sua nipote. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa’s radiance as Bea’s journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. At every twist and turn it seemed as if someone was there to tell them information that they needed, and they didn't have to do anything but keep trudging on.

Si j'avais su en plus qu'il y avait un chat dans l'histoire, j'aurais lu cette bande dessinée plus tôt ! When the sun was extinguished 500 years earlier, the Galdurians invented and built floating Lights to ward off the overwhelming darkness, and now, though the Galdurians are believed to be extinct, the Lights shine on. Kazu Kibuishi, bestselling author of Amulet Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid. Le giornate dei due passano tra la raccolta di erbe e la preparazione di medicine erboristiche e filtri magici.A vegan owlbear, a cowardly kobold, and a shapeshifting mimic will join Zelli on her quest for truth in a world that holds no place for them. I really appreciated the character development, the way Probert drew anxiety and how that was represented throughout the work, and how Bea gains strength and confidence in her friendship with Cad. I’d felt like I’d been lacking recently in reading graphic novels too, so this was what I’d read during August. A young girl and a very strange creature, thought to be extinct but clearly not, set out on a wonderful quest across a strange and dangerous land. School Library Journal Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that’s sure to hook readers.

Its not strictly the “Cozy Fantasy” I was expecting, but overall its fun and leaves you interested to see what happens during the sequel. Their life is quiet and simple with Bea entering the forest each day to gather ingredients for the potions they sell. Oh j'ai tellement aimé ce roman graphique jeunesse 💛💛💛 Très lumineux avec de superbes illustrations, que ce soit dans les petits détails ou les paysages.L’univers est exactement comme je les aime : merveilleux, magique, original, réconfortant, et j’en passe! Uwielbiam ich świat, przygody - czułam się bardzo zaangażowana w akcję, tę grozę nadchodzącej ciemności na Irpę, bohaterów, ich odwagę! While Lightfall's story is not particularly special - its narrative is pretty episodic and predictable, and its dialogue is pleasant but not electric - the real star of the show here is Probert's art. As a whole the book successfully mixes the cute and funny with a sense of magic and adventure, and I think it could make a lot of middle grade readers happy. La ragazzina decide allora di mettersi, con il gatto e Cad, l'ultimo sopravvissuto della stirpe dei galduriani, sulle tracce del nonno.

Bea gets overwhelmed easily and is always 'what ifs', where Cad jumps right in and does things to know the outcome in the end. The story doesn’t end in this volume, and I think I’d like to continue, if only for the beautiful illustrations. Their predictable life of studying, foraging, and potion-making is upended when forgetful Alfirid takes off to fulfill a risky commitment, leaving a worried Bea to bring him home. Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Probert’s cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere.These days Gramps is a little forgetful, actually a lot so, tying string to his fingers as reminders and keeping a wall full of reminder notes.

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Bea est adorable, et Cad est très émouvant, l'auteur réussit en quelques pages à nous dessiner une belle histoire d'amitié. One night Papa is taken to “where he [is] needed most,” and the family is forced into an internment camp.