For this week’s Brainstorm I have 3 fantasy graphic novels that are filled with imaginative and eye-catching artwork (you are completely justified in picking up any of these just to gaze at the illustrations), and feature characters who embody faithful friendship, kindness, and perseverance. Click on the titles to see my full review of each book and any content notes/trigger warnings.
The Girl & the Galdurian (Lightfall, #1) by Tim Probert
Bea is the adopted granddaughter of the Pig Wizard. So far her life has mostly involved helping her grandfather find ingredients for his potions that help those in the area. But one day she has an accident while out collecting ingredients, she's rescued by a creature claiming to be a Galdurian (who Bea thought were long-extinct) who is looking for her grandfather to help translate some scrolls which may tell him where the rest of his kind went, but when they return they find that the Pig Wizard went to check some seal he'd forgotten to check in ages. Bea is very worried because her grandfather's memory isn't what it used to be and he shouldn't be out on his own. Bea and the Galdurian (and Bea's cat) set out to find her grandfather and uncover way more adventure than they anticipated.
Book 2 in this series is now out and we'll be waiting for a little while for book 3.
Target Readers:
Fantasy Fans, Quest Adventure Fans, Art Lovers, Dystopia Fans, Mystery Fans, Graphic Novel Fans, Middle Grade Readers
Poiko: Quests & Stuff by Brian Middleton
Poiko the lion and Kensie the bat are best friends and business partners. They run a quest delivery service for those packages that require a little more daring to deliver. Kensie is trying to get them to improve their punctuality, but he also doesn't want to hamper Poiko from being Poiko and helping anyone along the way who needs help. Follow along as they try to fulfill their orders, eat Kensie's sandwiches to sustain them along the way, and also stay true to their hearts.
Target Readers:
Fantasy Fans, Quest Adventure Fans, Art Lovers, Graphic Novel Fans, Imaginative World Fans, Friendship Story Fans, Sandwich Devourers, Kindness Story Fans, Middle Grade Readers & Young Adult Readers
Twig, Vol. 1 by Skottie Young, ill. by Kyle Strahm, colors by Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Twig is the new Placeling. It is a very important job, but one he had no plans to take on. However, when his dad, the former Placeling, died without an apprentice, Twig was the only one in the world with the kind of information necessary to do the job well. So he's off on his quest to place the item that will allow the Chosen One to save the world. Only things are not going well, from oversleeping on his first day of the job, to breaking the special item and needing to go on a side quest to fix it, poor Twig isn't sure he's cut out to follow in his father's footsteps. Thankfully he has his friend Splat along to help (the little yellow creature on the cover).
Twig is such a likable hero. He has a very important mission, but he has a heart for the creatures he meets along the way.
Target Readers:
Fantasy Fans, Quest Adventure Fans, Art Lovers, Graphic Novel Fans, Friendship Story Fans, Mythical Creature Fans, Imaginative Worlds Fans, Background Hero Fans, Kindness Story Fans, Young Adult Readers (though approachable to many Middle Grade Readers)
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