MAY26P089 - EAN 9781623547912
serie
by (W) Jane Yolen (A) Celia Lowenthal
Cat Douglas and the Scottish Royal & Ancient monster hunters are back—and this time the danger comes from the sky! This historical fantasy adventure is the second in a series by award-winning author Jane Yolen. Blends traditional text with engaging graphic novel inserts.It’s been a quiet seven months since their encounter with the fearsome sea dragons, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and their teacher, Mr. Harris, are nearing the end of the school term. Then Cat finds dog collar on the beach, and that night she dreams of a huge, howling black dog.Cat’s nan is convinced it is the notorious Black Dog, a mysterious creature rumored to be a portent of death. It seems the dog brings a warning of a new kind of monster that threatens the Scottish village of Anstruther.On a reconnaissance mission, the team spots a gigantic bird—could it be related to the ancient terror birds that Jamie’s pa wrote about in his research papers?The hunt for the terror birds is on, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and Mr. Harris must figure out what’s going on before the next bird attack.Join Cat and her friends as they adventure through a fantastical and historical Scotland in this second installment of the Monsters of Fife series. Graphic novel panels are interspersed throughout the novel, making it an engaging read. The three books in the series have collectible posters that can be pieced together to create one big poster.
Jane Yolen is the award-winning author of over 400 books for children and adults, including Owl Moon, The Devil’s Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Her work has earned her the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, three World Fantasy Awards, the Science Fiction Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, and the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others. Known for her poetry, fantasy, and storytelling, she has received six honorary doctorates and is a beloved voice in children’s literature. Visit her website for essays, poems, FAQs, and resources for teachers and writers.Celia Lowenthal is a New York-based fantasy illustrator and comics writer/artist. She graduated summa cum laude from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016 with a BFA in illustration and a minor in literary studies. She was the 2015 recipient of the Will Eisner Scholarship Award from the Society of Illustrators. www.celialowenthal.com
RESTRICTIONS: World (immagine)
Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 15/06/26
By Jane Yolen. Artist Celia Lowenthal.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 12,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 11,72
Altri dettagli per materiale USA
serie
Data di uscita: 14/07/26
Final Order Cutoff: 15/06/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
(torna su)
