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From New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels and bestselling, acclaimed graphic novel Illegal comes a compelling and timely story that follows two courageous children as they face the effects of climate change.
Time is running out for Sami and Yuki.
Sami and his grandfather live in a village along the Indian Ocean. They earn their living by fishing. But the ocean is rising and each day they bring back fewer and fewer fish.
Yuki lives in the far north of Canada where warming temperature are melting the ice. Polar bears have less food to hunt and are wandering into town looking for something to eat. Yuki is determined to do something to help the bears.
Praise for Illegal:
“Achingly poignant graphic novel” ― Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“Moving and informative, Illegal puts an unforgettable human face to the issue of immigration; it is recommended for all readers of middle school level or higher.” ― ForeWord, STARRED review
“Action-filled and engaging but considerate of both topic and audience, Ebo’s story effectively paints a picture of a child refugee’s struggle in a world crisscrossed by hostile borders.” ― Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
“Rigano’s gorgeously saturated panels―rich in details, affecting in its captured expressions, landscapes made spectacular as if a reminder of everyday beauty despite tragedy―proves to be an enhancing visual gift to the already stirring story.” ― Booklist, STARRED Review
“Raw, realistic, and emotional, this graphic novel puts a harrowing spin on immigration and the risks people take to seek opportunities in other countries…. This graphic novel…makes truths about humanity abundantly clear with the frightening situations and tragic outcomes conveyed through the narrative, emotive illustrations, and the true story in the last five pages.” ― VOYA Magazine
From the Publisher
Format
Hardcover Graphic Novel Paperback Graphic Novel Hardcover Graphic Novel Paperback Graphic Novel
Age range
Ages 10 – 14 Ages 10 – 14 Ages 10 – 14 Ages 10 – 14
Topic
Immigration Immigration Climate Change Climate Change
Summary
A powerful, moving graphic novel by New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer that explores the current plight of illegal immigrants through the fictional story of twelve-year-old Ebo A powerful, moving graphic novel by New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer that explores the current plight of illegal immigrants through the fictional story of twelve-year-old Ebo Global tells the story of two young people named Sami & Yuki who live on different continents but are both are impacted by the effects of climate change Global tells the story of two young people named Sami & Yuki who live on different continents but are both are impacted by the effects of climate change
Publisher : Sourcebooks Young Readers (April 11, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 1728262194
ISBN-13 : 978-1728262192
Reading age : 10 – 14 years
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 7.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6.75 x 0.36 x 10.25 inches
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