Explorer
ages 9 and UP Graphic Novel
T he H i d d en D o o rs ■ ■ E d i t e d by Ka z u K i b u i s h i
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The latest volume in Kazu Kibuishi’s critically acclaimed graphic novel series steps through hidden doors to explore lost and mysterious worlds
■■ Bestselling creator: Features New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, who illustrated the covers for the paperback relaunch of the Harry Potter series
Praise for Kazu Kibuishi “The premier anthologist of the comics field.” —ICv2
■■ Successful series: Books one and two received starred reviews ■■ Large and growing fan base: The brand and its contributors
Praise for Explorer: The Lost Islands
have strong followings among middle-school readers, teachers, librarians, and comics fans
★ “With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for
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amassing talented creators
Full-color illustrations
and providing a vehicle to
128 pages, 6 × 9"
let them do what they do
RIGHTS: World
best: use comics to tell funny,
PUB MONTH: October
thoughtful, and just plain good stories.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “Imaginative and kid-friendly stories . . . A must-have for any
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collection.” —School Library
CARTON QTY: 28
Journal, starred review
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Praise for Explorer: The Mystery Boxes ★ “A visual feast.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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“Always clever.” —Booklist
ALSO AVAILABLE A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0—if you can just get the bugs out . . . Edited by New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, who is also a contributor, the third volume in this highly praised series gathers some of the foremost and fastest-rising talents in comics for kids: Jen Wang (Koko Be Good), Johane Matte (Explorer: The Mystery Boxes), Steve Hamaker (colorist of Jeff Smith’s Bone series), Faith Erin Hicks (Friends with Boys), Doug Holgate (Zack Proton series), and Jason Caffoe (Explorer: The Lost Islands and Flight). Readers may never walk into a room the same way again.
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Kazu Kibuishi is the author of Amulet, the award-winning New York Times bestselling graphic novel series; the illustrator of the new paperback covers for J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series; and the editor of eight volumes of Flight, the Eisner-nominated anthology series. He lives in Bellevue, Washington.
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Explorer: The Mystery Boxes PB ISBN 978-1-4197-0009-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-0009-5 US $10.95 CAN $11.95 51095 Explorer: The Lost Islands PB ISBN 978-1-4197-0883-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-0883-1 US $10.95 CAN $11.95 51095
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Also available in hardcover
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