{"product_id":"explorer-the-mystery-boxes-1-hardcover","title":"Explorer (the Mystery Boxes #1) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKazu Kibuishi\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box?\u003cbr\u003eFunny, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eExplorer: Mystery Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This standout anthology will leave its audience with a fresh appetite for more from both the series and the individual contributors.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Award-winning comics creator and editor of the celebrated Flight anthologies, Kibuishi offers yet another great anthology geared toward middle-school readers. Always clever and never boring, these diverse stories run the gamut from creepy to sarcastic to witty to cute to Zen to wacky to thoughtful. While the pieces feature different artists and styles, each one is complete and so well composed that the transitions from one to another do not seem jarring or out of place. A great introductory title for young or struggling middleschool readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKazu Kibuishi \u003c\/b\u003eis the creator of \u003ci\u003eAmulet\u003c\/i\u003e, the award-winning middle school graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of \u003ci\u003eFlight\u003c\/i\u003e, the influential, Eisner-nominated graphic anthology. His earlier work \u003ci\u003eDaisy Kutter\u003c\/i\u003e was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Alhambra, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 9.38 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-Eyed Susan Award (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer: The Mystery Boxes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47459421782194,"sku":"9781419700101","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/51dc3bb680a08395de23ac12fcd48212.webp?v=1778902068","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/explorer-the-mystery-boxes-1-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}