Over the Wall
Over the Wall
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Annotation: A young girl explores an ancient city and grapples with strange creatures and the amnesia of an entire civilization.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #5615435
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: Consortium
Copyright Date: 2013
Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 08/13/13
Pages: 100 pages
ISBN: 0-9846814-3-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-9846814-3-3
Dewey: Fic
Dimensions: 26 cm.
Language: English
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"Mom and Dad, I know I have a brother, even if I can't remember his name." With those words, a young girl sets off from her simple village, determined to rescue the brother who was lost in a demon-infested, ruined city before his very existence is forgotten by her and the rest of the villagers. Wartman's fantasy graphic novel is a stand-alone title that doesn't answer all of the questions readers may have about the world he builds, but it is nonetheless satisfying, with strong, confident art and a determined protagonist. Though he works with a limited character count and color palette and keeps the story clearly focused on the seemingly simple rescue mission, Wartman allows himself one bit of extravagance: the amount of detail in his images. The characters are cartoonish enough to be friendly or creepy as needed and are supported by a fully fleshed-out setting, which firmly brings the reader into the tale. Middle-school readers will love this strong young woman and her dramatic fantasy-adventure.

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 5-9
Lexile: GN500L

One of 10 Best Comics and Graphic Novels of the year.--The Onion Great Graphic Novel for Teens--Young Adult Library Services Association A great wall separates a magnificent metropolis from the surrounding countryside. All humans are banned from ever entering the city. A young girl is determined to enter the forbidden city in search of her lost brother. When she crosses over, fantastic adventures ensue in narrow medieval streets, ancient temples, and abandoned bazars of the haunted city. To save her missing brother, she must grapple with mythical creatures, explore the mystery of the missing inhabitants, and cure the amnesia of an entire civilization. Over the Wall immerses the reader in a richly imagined world of coming of age rituals, lost worlds and the nature of memory. The beautiful two-color art vividly brings to life the fantastical architecture of mysterious metropolis and faintly evokes the crisp lines of Japanese anime. Over the Wall is a stunning debut from a young and talented cartoonist Peter Wartman. Peter Wartman is a designer by day and a cartoonist by night. He lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the Wall is his first graphic novel.


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