{"product_id":"explorer-2-the-lost-islands-9781419708831","title":"Explorer 2: The Lost Islands","description":"The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Islands \u003c\/i\u003eis a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (\u003ci\u003eDrama \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagn  (\u003ci\u003eThe Saga of Rex\u003c\/i\u003e), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eExplorer 2: The Lost Islands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as its predecessor...First rate.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This sophomore effort's solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi's graphic anthologies, and tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the gamut of visual presentations eye-opening.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419708831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2013 pg. 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2013 pg. 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2013 pg. 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2014 pg. 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2014 pg. 180 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e161845 \/ Explorer: The Lost Islands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.4 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kazu Kibuishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36650019258524,"sku":"9781419708831","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2138e0d2-3f1f-46fd-a618-5a7e87bbc9d3.jpg?v=1603874292","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/explorer-2-the-lost-islands-9781419708831","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}