{"product_id":"9781419708817","title":"The Lost Islands (Explorer Series #2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Islands \u003c\/i\u003eis a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (\u003ci\u003eDrama \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné (\u003ci\u003eThe Saga of Rex\u003c\/i\u003e), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eExplorer 2: The Lost Islands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as its predecessor…First rate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any collection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sophomore effort’s solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi’s graphic anthologies, and tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the gamut of visual presentations eye-opening.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amulet Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041626439920,"sku":"9781419708817","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781419708817_p0.jpg?v=1763739363","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781419708817","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}