Description
A fantastical and haunting coming-of-age graphic novel from debut creator, Marlyn Spaaij, that offers adventure, magic, and mystery on every page.
About the Author
Director-writer-storyboard artist Marlyn Spaaij is amongst the key creative professionals in the Dutch animation industry. She was storyboard supervisor on American Girl's 2D series Wellie Wishers (2017) and storyboard artist on the 3D series of Chinese kids brand Dr. Panda (2018), as well as character animator on the 2D feature films Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) and Triple Trouble (2014), a.o. Currently Spaaij is directing her animated short Trouble in Mind (10'), with support of the Dutch Film Fund and ARTE Germany's Nadja Dumouchel as script consultant. Spaaij is a graduate from the HKU.
Reviews
A fantastic, spooky and heartfelt read with beautiful, atmospheric and charming art from a unique young talent - this is the kind of graphic novel I always crave but rarely find. -- Tomm Moore (Co-founder and Creative Director at Cartoon Saloon)
This enjoyable graphic novel about sisterhood for children in Year 6 or 7 specifically tackles the experience of girls entering puberty and starting their period. * BookTrust *
A beautiful graphic novel about embracing change but never letting go of imagination. -- The Week Jr Book Awards 2023
Book Information
ISBN 9781838740740
Author Marlyn Spaaij
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Flying Eye Books
Publisher Flying Eye Books