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Explorer (The Mystery Boxes #1): Seven Mysterious Boxes, Seven Graphic Stories of Fantasy, Humor, and Suspense
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What Stands Out
Engaging Illustrations
Vivid illustrations bring the narrative to life, captivating young readers and enhancing their imagination while exploring thrilling mysteries.
Interactive Experience
Encourages participation through puzzles and clues, making reading an interactive adventure that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Age-Appropriate Content
Designed specifically for young readers, it balances intrigue with suitability, ensuring an enjoyable and educational experience that encourages a love for reading.
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- “All the stories offer top-notch storytelling while providing readers with something more to think about.” —Publishers WeeklySTARRED 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 IslandsExplorer: The Hidden Doors
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
| Publication date | March 1, 2012 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 141970009X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1419700095 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches (15.2 x 0.9 x 22.9 cm) |
| Part of series | Explorer |
| Grade level | 4 and up |
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Young Readers
Ideal for children ages 8-12 who enjoy adventure stories filled with mysteries and illustrations.
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Parents and Guardians
A great choice for adults looking to engage young readers with captivating stories that inspire imagination.
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Teachers and Educators
Useful for classroom settings where educators want to spark interest in reading through exciting narratives and visuals.
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Older Teens
May not engage older teenagers who prefer more complex themes and sophisticated writing styles in literature.
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Kazu Kibuishi (Editor) Format: Paperback Short Story Collections Editorial Review
The Explorer: The Mystery Boxes book is a graphic novel that contains a collection of short stories. The artwork is described as wonderful and the shorts are said to be great. However, one reviewer, an adult, found the stories to be incomplete, overly simple, and boring. The artwork was deemed as just okay and not memorable. The last story by Kibuishi was considered the only one worth reading. Overall, the book received mixed reviews, with some expressing disappointment and others enjoying it.
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- Wonderful artwork
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- Incomplete and dull stories
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