Wolfwalkers: The Graphic Novel

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Annotation: "In a time of superstition and magic, Robyn Goodfellowe and her father have traveled to Ireland to wipe out the very last wolf pack. But when Robyn saves a wild girl named Mebh, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy"-- cProvided by publisher.

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Mystery fiction] [Adventure fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #218903

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Little, Brown & Co.

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 12/01/20

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 0-316-46178-4

ISBN 13: 978-0-316-46178-8

Dewey: Fic

LCCN: 2020937579

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Language: English

Reviews:

Kirkus Reviews

A human girl and a weregirl forge an unlikely bond.In this graphic novel based on the movie of the same name, English Robyn Goodfellowe is a recent transplant to Ireland with her father, who was sent by Oliver Cromwell to hunt wolves threatening workers who are clearing the ancient forests. Robyn wants to be a hunter like her dad, but he refuses to listen to her wishes, commanding her instead to work as a maid. One day, on a clandestine forest trip, Robyn meets Mebh, a wild, red-haired Irish girl with a strong connection to nature. Robyn learns that Mebh is a Wolfwalker: human by day, wolf at night. Mebh's mother is missing, and Cromwell's cronies are quickly destroying more of the forest, pushing the wolves out of their ancestral home. Can the girls find common ground and help each other? Sattin's adaptation is a visual delight, with largely wordless action sequences filled with fast, edge-of-your-seat pacing culminating in a message stressing the importance of tolerance and empathy. Robyn and Mebh's friendship comes alive through the panels, making this a strong female-driven alternate history set in a time when girls had few choices. Young readers unfamiliar with Irish history might have benefited from a supplemental note. All characters are White.A sweet and compelling friendship story. (Graphic fantasy. 9-13)

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Kirkus Reviews

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 4-7

An enchanting graphic novel about a feud, a friendship, and two girls forever changed. Based on the beautifully hand-crafted animated adventure, WolfWalkers, this graphic novel features an introduction and exclusive original art from film co-creator Tomm Moore and co-Art Director Maria Pareja. Watch the stunning, Golden Globe-nominated film available on Apple TV+ now.

In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father whose job it is to wipe out the last wolf pack. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined, sneaks out to explore the forbidden lands outside the city walls. There, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe of WOLFWALKERS rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night.

After learning that WOLFWALKERS aren't to be feared, Robyn decides she must protect Mebh and her pack from the hunters. As the girls search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WOLFWALKERS and risks turning her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

This graphic novel makes a great gift for readers of all ages and includes a special introduction, written and illustrated by film cocreator, Tomm Moore, and co-Art Director, Maria Pareja.

WolfWalkers is created by Cartoon Saloon, the award-winning Irish studio behind some of the industry's most renowned animated films including Song of the Sea and The Secret of Kells.

Praise for WolfWalkers:
"Lovely to behold." -- The New York Times
"A visually dazzling, richly imaginative, emotionally resonant production...." -- The Hollywood Reporter
"Kids need movies like this that respect their intelligence, center strong female characters and question policies of blind obedience.... [Moore] brings everything together...leaving audiences with another stunning artwork for the ages" -- Variety
"Enchanting...intoxicating." -- The LA TImes
"Offers an alternative vision of what popular art for children might be." -- The New Yorker
"Likely to captivate viewers young and old." -- WSJ
"It's glorious, gorgeous, and more than a little profound." -- Vulture

This title will be simultaneously available in paperback.

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