Into the Bewilderness
A Graphic Novel
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- 10,99 €
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- 10,99 €
Beschreibung des Verlags
Perfect for fans of The Wild Robot, Gus Gordon’s graphic novel debut follows two furry friends on a clever and cozy adventure when they embark on a journey to the Big City for the first time.
In the Bewilderness, life is good.
Best friends Luis (the large furry one) and Pablo (the small furry one) spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating Slow Joe McNally’s pinecone porridge with their neighbors.
When dreamer Luis receives an unexpected invitation to attend a performance of The Weary Mermaid in the big, bustling city, he finds it hard to ignore the allure of the bright lights.
Luckily, he doesn’t have to go it alone—and it’s a good thing, because it’s a long journey through the Bewilderness, and Luis has many questions. Will they meet laser-eyed gargoyles, zombie chickens, or tyrannical cow rulers? Will they get there on time? Why is quicksand so slow if it’s called quicksand? Thankfully, with his grumpy but loyal best friend by his side, they’ll soon find out.
. . . Or will they?
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Furry BFFs leave behind their idyllic forest habitat to experience the hustle and bustle of the city in this earnest graphic novel, a solo debut from Gordon (Finding François). Luis, a guitar-playing, song-singing brown bear, and Pablo, a grumpy, bespectacled mole, are best friends who share—to varying degrees of pleasure—a love for outdoor adventures both big and small. While life in the woods is pleasant, Luis often wonders: "What if there's something else out there? Beyond the trees" (like "other toothpaste flavors," Pablo adds). When Luis wins two tickets to attend a play in the Big City, the besties embark on a journey toward the sprawling metropolis. Though silly mishaps—like Luis eating all their rations in one bite—test the chums' friendship, they're always able to smooth out any conflict; some with a song, others with a moment of quiet contemplation. Loose line art and a warm, earth-toned color palette gives way to cool blue hues as the friends travel from their bucolic home into the busy city. Good-humored banter elevates an inviting and delightful jaunt featuring new experiences, social-emotional learning, and enduring friendship. Ages 8–12.
