{"product_id":"explorer-the-mystery-boxes-1-9781419700095","title":"Explorer (the Mystery Boxes #1)","description":"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 (\u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e), and Dave Roman (\u003ci\u003eAstronaut Academy\u003c\/i\u003e), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series \u003ci\u003eFlight\u003c\/i\u003e), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll.   Praise for \u003ci\u003eExplorer: Mystery Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e \"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.\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eCoherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers.\" -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amulet Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419700095\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2012 pg. 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2012 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2012 pg. 58 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2012 pg. 71 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e149046 \/ Explorer: The Mystery Boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.4 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kazu Kibuishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36650013524124,"sku":"9781419700095","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_83e599c8-6b72-4841-9da8-4dd30152d9da.jpg?v=1603874277","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/explorer-the-mystery-boxes-1-9781419700095","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}