Strange Alliances
Book 2
From the Series Seekers of the Aweto
Xinyue, a treasure hunter turned guardian of a baby deity, has escaped death—and awakened in a strange new land.
Qiliu, the boy he once called brother, has been captured by enemies—and must tamp down his rage long enough to make his next move. Faced with wolf raiders, frog royalty, and killer plants, both young men will have to choose allies carefully as powerful forces emerge.
In Seekers of the Aweto, a poetic adventure across medieval China, roguish bands of “seekers” chase a plantlike treasure that may lead to fortune and even eternal life. Acclaimed artist and storyteller Nie Jun (My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder) presents an environmental fantasy rich with mystery, betrayal, and an adorable baby deity.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-5415-9785-3
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$21.99 | |
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978-1-7284-8081-7
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 7 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 136 |
| Publication Date | 2023-05-02 |
Author, Illustrator: Nie Jun
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
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Reviews
Booklist
“Nie Jun’s striking gray washes and warm watercolors add to the story’s serious and humorous beats; but more so, they once again invite readers to delve into a unique, dreamy fantasy world ripe with redemption arcs and its own mythology.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“Light background washes of color are pleasing to the eye, while pops of more saturated tones add emphasis.”—Kirkus Reviews