Poiko: Quests & Stuff
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
A new adorable anthropomorphic adventurer awaits, and his name is Poiko! Perfect for fans of Mouse Guard, Little Robot, and Hilda! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN “AVERAGE” DAY FOR POIKO! Have you ever had to deliver a care package to a dragon with allergies? Have you ever been waylaid by a school of space fish? That’s just an average day for Poiko, the kingdom’s most reliable courier. The world can be a big, scary place, but it can also be wondrous. Sad things can happen, but there are always good friends to turn to, or new friends to make. And no matter what, there is always, always someone who could use your help. Poiko learns all these lessons and more every time he brushes his tail, pulls on his hoodie, and steps out into a new adventure. The philosophical whimsicality of Calvin & Hobbes meets the fantasy-scapes of Adventure Time in this modern-day classic.
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In this sincere and exuberant fantasy adventure, easygoing lion Poiko and his best bat bud Kensie run a delivery service shepherding magical packages to equally magical characters. While schedule-savvy Kensie tries to keep them on task, Poiko's kind nature and willingness to help everyone they meet diverts deliveries onto long, meandering routes filled with adventures. From visiting glowing space fish among the stars to delivering care packages to lonely creatures to accompanying grieving new friends on their journey to closure, Poiko and Kensie adopt a supportive can-do attitude wherever they go. While moments of conflict do arise, the plot focuses primarily on forging new bonds and reconnecting with the past. Fanciful, visually engrossing backdrops and the sprawling cast of characters bring to mind classic Sunday comic aesthetics. Middleton avoids feeling derivative of his influences through the gentle ways in which the characters interact, openly working through loneliness and loss, parental expectations, and friendship challenges by actively listening to one another. Ages 7–11.
