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Staff Pick
Perfect for fans of Pilu of the Woods or the Amulet series by author Amy Kim’s Kibuishi's husband, Kazu Kibuishi, Realm of the Blue Mist is the first book in a new graphic novel series: The Rema Chronicles. Realm of the Blue Mist introduces us to Tabby Simon, a young girl seeking the mystery of what happened to her father who died after investigating a tree releasing an unexplained mist in her neighborhood. When Tabby enters a portal to another planet, a great adventure begins. Absolutely stunning illustrations and riveting storytelling make this a wonderful gem of a graphic novel, great for ages eight and up. Recommended By Kim T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance!
Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but has promised to help Tabby get home. As she learns more about this strange world, Tabby discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
About the Author
Amy Kim Kibuishi has been drawing and writing in earnest since she was ten years old. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a degree in Cartooning and is the creator of Sorcerers & Secretaries, a graphic novel duology. The first volume was a YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection. She was also a contributor to the acclaimed Flight anthology series edited by Kazu Kibuishi, and adapted a story for Goosebumps: Terror Trips by R.L. Stine. Amy lives near San Antonio with her husband, Kazu, and their two children.