SHORTLISTED FOR 2021 WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION ESTHER GLEN AWARD FOR JUNIOR FICTION & BEST FIRST BOOK AWARD, NZ BOOK AWARDS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULT
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A graphic-novel mystery adventure.
Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia is never without her camera. The day they meet, they uncover a secret. The fishing works, the castle, the town council: all are linked to an ill-fated 1930s Antarctic expedition. But the diary of that journey has been hidden and the sea is stirring up unusual creatures. Something has a powerful hold over the town. With Zia determined to find out more, Miro finds himself putting aside his books for a real adventure.
NZ Book Awards wrote "Book-loving Miro and camera-toting Zia stumble across a secret in the seaside town of Aurora. Together they discover why Aurora’s fishing catches are always so good, and the corrupt pact that makes this possible.
This is an astonishing debut in a refreshing format, with homages to comic creators of the past and a compelling story that will draw in even those who are not usually fans of graphic novels."
Age: From 8 years
Paperback
Jonathan King, Jonathan King
128 pages
H: 255mm W: 190mm
Weight: 467 grams