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Death & Sparkles: Book 1 by Rob Justus: Used
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2021-10-05
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN
- 9781797206363
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
1797206362
ISBN-13
9781797206363
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11050395432
Product Key Features
Book Title
Death and Sparkles : Book 1
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous, General, Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
Death and Sparkles Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2020-049926
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This graphic novel gleefully goes off the rails . . . and never lets up on the absurdity; there are plenty of easy laughs in the physical comedy . . . [and] more sophisticated humor as well. Boxy figures and sharp angles are softened with subdued tones, though candy colors of the now familiar unicorn palette of teals, pinks, and purples still pop with energy. [I]t's best to avoid too much questioning here and simply enjoy the weirdness."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "Death and Sparkles are ready to take on the world! And by world , we mean social media consumption, the temptations of fame, the fickle nature of celebrity, and the connection between consumerism and ecology. . . . [ Death Sparkles ] juggles a lot, but [Rob Justus] manages to deftly keep all the balls in the air and packs several compelling messages into one very funny graphic novel. The memorable digital illustrations in soft pastels evoke watercolors and colored pencil and complement the text with flair. Readers will be enchanted and will ponder for some time the ideas presented here. Powerful and fun." --Kirkus Reviews
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
741.5
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Synopsis
Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany-yet-philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, The Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch., Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany-yet-philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, The Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch. Being Death is no way to live. Sure, you're all-powerful, but collecting souls involves a ton of paperwork, and it's impossible to have friends when everything you touch instantly dies. Being Sparkles the Last Unicorn isn't as fun as you'd imagine, either. Maybe it seems like the whole world wants to be your bestie, but really people just want you to pose with them for selfies, or use you to help them sell stuff. Everything changes when Death and Sparkles meet and realize they might just be one another's first chance at a real friend. But before they can even enjoy the bromance, the whole world starts freaking out about this unlikely pair. Will fame or BFFdom prevail? Laugh-out-loud hilarious, gently philosophical, and full of delightfully zany exuberance, this buddy comedy turns friendship on its head--literally--and will have readers believing in the power of cupcakes for breakfast and cosmic camaraderie. HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butthead! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched BFF dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone's life, and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable. PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations, big fun fonts, expressive sound effects throughout, an irreverent spirit, and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers. BIG THEMES: Self-awareness; empathy; bravery; commercialism; celebrity influencers; and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if that's the hard thing to do--all of these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways that will resonate with readers without feeling heavy-handed. THE FIRST ADVENTURE OF MANY: This is the first book in a planned series about the adventures of Death and Sparkles. The next book will be out in Fall 2022! LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus's expressive, vivid art makes readers feel like they're living in Candyland. With tons to see on every page, and countless visual gags per spread, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre. Perfect for: - Reluctant readers - Parents - Fans of graphic novels - Fans of unicorns - Educators, Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany-yet-philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, The Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch. Being Death is no way to live. Sure, you're all-powerful, but collecting souls involves a ton of paperwork, and it's impossible to have friends when everything you touch instantly dies. Being Sparkles the Last Unicorn isn't as fun as you'd imagine, either. Maybe it seems like the whole world wants to be your bestie, but really people just want you to pose with them for selfies, or use you to help them sell stuff. Everything changes when Death and Sparkles meet and realize they might just be one another's first chance at a real friend. But before they can even enjoy the bromance, the whole world starts freaking out about this unlikely pair. Will fame or BFFdom prevail? Laugh-out-loud hilarious, gently philosophical, and full of delightfully zany exuberance, this buddy comedy turns friendship on its head--literally--and will have readers believing in the power of cupcakes for breakfast and cosmic camaraderie. HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butthead! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched BFF dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone's life, and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable. PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations, big fun fonts, expressive sound effects throughout, an irreverent spirit, and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers. BIG THEMES: Self-awareness; empathy; bravery; commercialism; celebrity influencers; and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if that's the hard thing to do--all of these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways that will resonate with readers without feeling heavy-handed. THE FIRST ADVENTURE OF MANY: This is the first book in a planned series about the adventures of Death and Sparkles. The next book will be out in Fall 2022! LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus's expressive, vivid art makes readers feel like they're living in Candyland. With tons to see on every page, and countless visual gags per spread, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre. Perfect for: * Reluctant readers * Parents * Fans of graphic novels * Fans of unicorns * Educators
LC Classification Number
PZ7.7.J94De 2021
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- a***7 (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe seller included an image of the book cover for the 1941 edition, but what I actually received is the 1995 re-print with a completely different hardcover (navy blue hardcover with no text on the front). This was somewhat misleading. Because the seller posted an image of the 1941 book cover, that led me to believe that I was receiving the actual 1941 edition. Hopefully the seller will do better next time. I could have bought the 1995 edition cheaper through Columbia University.
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- a***7 (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe seller included an image of the book cover for the 1941 edition, but what I actually received is the 1995 re-print with a completely different hardcover (navy blue hardcover with no text on the front). This was somewhat misleading. Because the seller posted an image of the 1941 book cover, that led me to believe that I was receiving the actual 1941 edition. Hopefully the seller will do better next time. I could have bought the 1995 edition cheaper through Columbia University.
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- 5***_ (2261)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent!