Mapmakers and the Lost Magic
(a Graphic Novel)
$28.15
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
26 April 2022
Summary
A young girl faces an impossible choice: run away from her beloved valley or unleash a hidden magic and become a Mapmaker to save her home from its new overlords.
For centuries, the Mapmakers kept peace in the Valley, but they’ve long since disappeared. Now the Night Coats hold power with an iron grip—there are only rules, punishments, and consequences.
Until one night, on the run from the Night Coats (again), after breaking another rule (again), Alidade stumbles upon a secret…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593172865 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593172868 |
| Author: | Cameron Chittock |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Graphic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 464g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 141mm x 203mm |
| Series: | Mapmakers |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“A quaint tale of courage and friendship brimming with a fruitful sense of whims…. Intriguingly good.” – Kirkus Reviews
“A quaint tale of courage and friendship brimming with a fruitful sense of whims…. Intriguingly good.” –Kirkus Reviews
“This is a debut graphic novel for both author and artist, and readers will look forward to the continuation of this new series.” –Booklist
Cameron Chittock
Cameron Chittock is a writer from northeast Ohio. He grew up surrounded by siblings, wildlife, and comics of all kinds. Cameron’s writing is possible thanks to patient teachers, encouraging friends, and a supportive family. His favorite stories are those of heroes and friendship. Cameron previously edited comics, including titles such as Mech Cadet Yu, the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel New World, and Jim Henson’s The Power of the Dark Crystal. He now lives in New England and works in education. When he’s not writing, he enjoys coaching basketball, reading giant fantasy books, and sitting by the pond with his family. Mapmakers and the Lost Magic is his debut graphic novel.
Amanda Castillo is a comic artist, illustrator, and storyteller, born and raised in the Bay Area in California. Having grown up inspired by piles of manga, games about friendship and adventure, and the endless wonders of the California outdoors, Amanda went on to study illustration to hone a skill set to tell warm and heartfelt stories that could be enjoyed and remembered by someone like you! After getting into the comics world through working with Youth in Decline, Amanda has since contributed to publishers such as BOOM! Studios, Lion Forge, and now Random House Graphic. In addition to making comics, Amanda has shown work in galleries domestically and helped judge annual comics awards. When not making comics, Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones, making warm and hearty meals, learning to tend to plants, and taking in the lovely moments the world has to offer. Mapmakers and the Lost Magic is their debut graphic novel.
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