Explorer (the Mystery Boxes #1)

Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box? Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels--or mayhem--inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll. Praise for Explorer: Mystery Boxes STARRED REVIEW "An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review STARRED REVIEW "Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers." -School Library Journal, starred review

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Amulet Books
Published: 03/01/2012
ISBN: 9781419700095
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2012 pg. 188
Booklist 02/15/2012 pg. 37
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2012 pg. 58 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 88
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2012
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 71 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 03/01/2012

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149046 / Explorer: The Mystery Boxes
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5