Mapmakers and the Lost Magic
(A Graphic Novel)
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- 4,99 €
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- 4,99 €
Description de l’éditeur
A young girl finds herself faced with an impossible choice—run away from her beloved valley, or unleash a hidden magic and become a Mapmaker to save her home from its new overlords.
For centuries, the Mapmakers kept peace in the Valley, but they’ve long since disappeared. Now the Night Coats hold power with an iron grip—there are only rules, punishments, and consequences. Until one night, on the run from the Night Coats (again), after breaking another rule (again), Alidade stumbles upon a secret door leading to a magical hideaway that belongs to the Mapmakers. There, she finds a map of her home and accidentally brings to life Blue, a magical creature called a memri who is meant to protect the Valley. Blue needs Alidade’s help to find the Mapmakers and save the Valley from the Night Coats!
But the Mapmakers are long gone.
Alidade has a choice: leave the Valley like she’s always wanted...or become a Mapmaker and save the only home she’s ever known.
This is the first book in a thrilling series of adventures where Alidade discovers the world around her as she goes on a fantastical journey.
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In this auspicious series starter, a debut for both creators, Alidade Rose lives in tiny Alden, whose close-knit population toils under the militaristic ruling Night Coats' strict watch. Tired of endless drudgery, Alidade sneaks into the restricted lands around town, dreaming of running away to explore the world. The accidental discovery of a secret lodge in the woods leads Alidade to a mysterious map; a magical talking bird, Blue, who rises from it; and the lost history of the mapmakers, who once "sought to better understand the world and share that knowledge with others." With Blue's help, Alidade has the potential to become a mapmaker—and to set the town and herself free. Castillo's muted, earthy palate and rough hatchwork reflect the story's natural setting, while relationships developed through Chittock's dialogue, particularly between unflagging Alidade and level-headed best friend Lewis (both portrayed with light brown skin, as is much of the cast), add character depth. With a clever magical system that emphasizes tenets of authenticity and artistry as sources of power, this adventure about "embracing the challenge" offers a fresh perspective. Back matter builds out the world with scrapbook pages and activities. Ages 8–12.
