Salt Magic by Hope Larson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Salt Magic by Hope Larson, Rebecca Mock Twelve-year-old Vonceil Taggart, willing to risk everything to set things right, leaves her familys Oklahoma farm in 1919 seeking the salt witch who cast a spell that turned their spring to saltwater. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The epic, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel about a jealous witch, a withering curse, and one girls journey to save her family-- no matter the cost.Recipient of the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids ages 9-12When Vonceils older brother, Elber, comes home to their familys Oklahoma farm after serving on the front lines of World War I, things arent what she expects. His experiences have changed him into a serious and responsible man who doesnt have time for Vonceil anymore. He even marries the girl he had left behind.Then a mysterious and captivating woman shows up at the farm and confronts Elber for leaving her in France. When he refuses to leave his wife, she puts a curse on the family well, turning the entire towns water supply into saltwater. Who is this lady dressed all in white, what has she done to the farm, and what does Vonceils old uncle Dell know about her?To find out, Vonceil will have to strike out on her own and delve deep into the world of witchcraft, confronting dangerous relatives, shapeshifting animals, a capricious Sugar Witch, and the Lady in White herself--the foreboding Salt Witch. The journey will change Vonceil, but along the way shell learn a lot about love and what it means to grow up.Hope Larson is the author and illustrator of the Eisner Award nominated All Summer Long and the illustrator of the Eisner Award winning A Wrinkle in Time- The Graphic Novel. Salt Magic is an utterly unique graphic fairy tale complete with striking illustrations by Rebecca Mock.An ALSC Notable Childrens BookAn ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Top Ten Best Graphic Novels for Children SelectionA Mighty Girl Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editors Choice Author Biography Hope Larson has written and illustrated many graphic novels including All Summer Long, which was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018 and an Eisner Award nominee, as well as its recently published sequel, All Together Now. She adapted and illustrated A Wrinkle in Time- The Graphic Novel, which spent forty-four weeks on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list and for which she won an Eisner Award. She is also the author of Compass South (A New York Times Bestseller), and its companion volume, Knifes Edge, both illustrated by Rebecca Mock. She lives in North Carolina.Rebecca Mock is an illustrator and comics artist. They illustrated the graphic novels Compass South and Knifes Edge, both written by Hope Larson. Their work has also appeared in various publications, including the New York Times and The New Yorker. They are the co-organizer of the Hana Doki Kira anthology. They live in Brooklyn, New York. Visit their website at https-//rebeccamock.com Review … "Larson weaves the story tightly, keeping Vonceil and her journey at the center and wrapping everything else around it. Mocks art is loose and effortless, the characters facial expressions telling as much of the story as Larsons words do. A master class in fabulism done right."—Booklist, Starred Review … "In Mocks skillful art, each panel glints with sharp, precise color work and expert shadow play, highlighting the cruel, dark side of Larsons world—a satisfying blend of the mythical and the historical that will enthrall graphic-novel lovers."—The Horn Book, Starred Review "The best comics reading experience Ive had in a long time." —Ben Hatke, author-illustrator of #1 New York Times Bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series "Sumptuously detailed in all aspects, readers of all ages will be whisked away by this unique and modern fairy tale. Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock take a story filled with fantasy and imagination and ground it with great humanity and depth. A book to return to over and over again."—Jen Wang, author-illustrator of the Eisner award-winning The Prince and the Dressmaker "An absorbing and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure. Mocks illustrations make every enchanting, dangerous moment pop. Salt Magic is a feast of a tale that treats readers to an epic battle between evil forces and a courageous, persistent young hero."—BookPage "Readers with a sweet tooth or a salt tooth looking for a historical fantasy will swallow this graphic novel fairy tale whole. Highly recommended."—School Library Journal "The perfect alchemy of gorgeous illustration and richly imagined story." —Victoria Ying, author-illustrator of City of Secrets "Salt Magic is an epic coming-of-age adventure. Rebeccas artwork is some of the most gorgeous cartooning I have ever seen, bringing Hopes incredible storytelling to vibrant life. With witches, magic, and cowboys, youve never read a Western like this before!" —Cathy G. Johnson, author-illustrator of The Breakaways"This story by the previous collaborators (Compass South) unfolds skillfully, taking time to develop memorable heroine Vonceil and her quotidian world . . . before setting her on an adventure that echoes fantasy classics yet feels entirely distinct."—Publishers Weekly "Unusual and excellent, containing wonder within."—Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "The best comics reading experience Ive had in a long time." --Ben Hatke, author-illustrator of #1 New York Times Bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series "Sumptuously detailed in all aspects, readers of all ages will be whisked away by this unique and modern fairy tale. Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock take a story filled with fantasy and imagination and ground it with great humanity and depth. A book to return to over and over again."--Jen Wang, author-illustrator of the Eisner award-winning The Prince and the Dressmaker "The perfect alchemy of gorgeous illustration and richly imagined story." --Victoria Ying, author-illustrator of City of Secrets "Salt Magic is an epic coming-of-age adventure. Rebeccas artwork is some of the most gorgeous cartooning I have ever seen, bringing Hopes incredible storytelling to vibrant life. With witches, magic, and cowboys, youve never read a Western like this before!" --Cathy G. Johnson, author-illustrator of The Breakaways Details ISBN0823446204 Author Rebecca Mock Language English Illustrator Rebecca Mock ISBN-10 0823446204 ISBN-13 9780823446209 Format Hardcover Pages 240 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Age 10-14 Publisher Holiday House Inc Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-10-12 AU Release Date 2021-10-12 NZ Release Date 2021-10-12 US Release Date 2021-10-12 UK Release Date 2021-10-12 DEWEY 741.5 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137788968;

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