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Explorer : the mystery boxes : seven graphic stories

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978- (Added Author).
Book  - 2012
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  • ISBN: 141970009X
  • ISBN: 9781419700095
  • Physical Description 126 pages : color illustrations
  • Publisher New York : Amulet Books, 2012.

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Under the floorboards / Emily Carroll -- Spring cleaning / Dave Roman & Raina Telgemeier -- The keeper's treasure / Jason Caffoe -- The butter thief / Rad Sechrist -- The soldier's daughter / Stuart Livingston with Stephanie Ramirez -- Whatzit / Johane Matte with Saymone Phanekham -- The escape option / Kazu Kibuishi.
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Explorer : The Mystery Boxes
Explorer : The Mystery Boxes
by Kibuishi, Kazu (Editor)
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Explorer : The Mystery Boxes


"All the stories offer top-notch storytelling while providing readers with something more to think about." -- Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW *"An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi . . . Both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb." -- Kirkus Reviews Seven clever stories answer one simple question: What's in the box? Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels--or mayhem--that is hidden inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier ( Smile ), and Dave Roman ( Astronaut Academy ), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stu Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and Emily Carroll. Award-winning artist Kazu Kibuishi's selection creates a mixture of laughs and creeps (with some philosophy) as well as the kind of graphical triumphs expected from Kibuishi's other collections. With gorgeously detailed full-color artwork, there is a spooky tale of a sinister doppelgänger invading a girl's life by up-and-coming comics star Emily Carroll; Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier's comedy of wizarding errors and online bidding wars; and Rad Sechrist's romp involving a teenage girl, an introduction to the basics of Shintoism, and a manic butter thief driving a grandma to the brink. So, don't hesitate. Come and open the box. You'll be amazed. You'll be entertained. You'll be scared. And then you'll want to read each story over again! Also available: Explorer: The Lost Islands Explorer: The Hidden Doors