Summary
Xinyue and his brother Qiliu are seekers, hunting aweto: a rare, plantlike treasure.
A single aweto has the power to cure the ill. Its rarest form may even grant eternal life. To seize their bounty, the seekers must rob the massive, majestic earth deities from which aweto sprout—sometimes leaving a trail of chaos behind them.
After a raid along the legendary Silk Road, Xinyue discovers the child of one of these strange creatures. He soon becomes the little dei…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728420219 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1728420210 |
| Author: | Nie Jun |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Graphic Universe |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 136 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 273mm x 197mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Seekers of the Aweto |
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Critics Review
”[B]alances dynamic action sequences with a nuanced exploration of environmental commodification and resource scarcity.“—Shelf Awareness
“An enchanting, beautifully crafted adventure for children and adults alike.“—Booklist
“Jun’s delicate watercolors practically sing in their movement and detail. An exciting story with dreamlike illustrations.“—School Library Journal
“Packed with action and intrigue.“—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Nie Jun
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
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