Rebis
Born and Reborn
$28.75
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
19 August 2025
Summary
Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity-it’s a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods-and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn.
In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery-a haunting…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250359070 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250359074 |
| Author: | Irene Marchesini |
| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Imprint: | First Second |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 156mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
A Kirkus Best of Book of the Year
A NYPL Best Book of the Year
Nominated for a Vermont Green Mountain Book Award
“Lush, evocative illustrations draw readers effortlessly into this world of pain, retribution, magic, kinship, and love.” –Kirkus, starred review
“This breathtaking coming-of-age tale encapsulates queer and feminine experiences that will resonate with teen readers looking for a sense of belonging in the world. A captivating and empathetic pick for fans of historical fantasy.” –Booklist, starred review
“Dicataldo and Marchesini form a cohesive mood for the tale by mixing dark and light in both word and color.” –School Library Journal
About The Author
Irene Marchesini
Irene Marchesini was born in Modena, Italy. She discovered a passion for both cartoons and writing at a young age. She attended the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, focusing on scriptwriting, and later pursued cartooning through local projects. She collaborated with Carlotta Dicataldo to create Rebis.
Carlotta DiCataldo was born in Modena, Italy, and currently lives in Bologna. After graduating from the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, she debuted as an illustrator and cartoonist in 2017. She has worked with Disney, Dark Horse, Dupuis, and Petit à Petit. In 2021, she began teaching cartooning and manga at the Scuola Romana dei Fumetti. In her spare time, she collects art books and raises beetles.
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