{"product_id":"fustuk-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593658895","title":"Fustuk: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by Armenian and Persian mythology, this delectable YA graphic novel follows the youngest of three dysfunctional siblings who strike a magical deal to save their mother's life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Beautifully realized and deftly told. \u003ci\u003eFustuk \u003c\/i\u003ewonderfully balances the past and present, the magical and the mundane, lovingly presented in equal measure.\"—Trung Le Nguyen, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Fish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventeen-year-old Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his older siblings, he is useless in the kitchen, and too young to have known their late father—a legendary Hye chef who’d made a name for himself in the Pars Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut with his mom’s illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him—especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family. In an attempt to save their mom’s life, he and his siblings strike a deal: Az’s help in exchange for a dish that rivals their father’s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut after the siblings clash over what to cook, Katah will have to make sense of his magic and family history—and wager far more than a single meal to meet Az’s demands...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreator Robert Mgrdich Apelian weaves together multiple timelines in an inventive, fantastical story of Armenian family and food, speaking to diasporic culture and how those within it relate to their different worlds.\u003c\/b\u003e\"Apelian’s limited color palette in each reality is stunning...With unexpected twists and detailed panels that bring the story to life, this exemplary graphic novel delivers Middle Eastern fantasy at its finest and should absolutely be on all shelves.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"Apelian serves up quite the feast in this stunning graphic novel debut that celebrates food’s ability to inform personal identity and foster connection.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A sumptuous fantasy likely to be devoured by readers...The narrative is multifaceted and as fulfilling as khoresh-e gheysi.\"—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will be drawn to Apelian’s art, stay for the magical joy throughout and walk away feeling full of familial love, but hungry for delicious food.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A heartfelt, visually inventive debut that captures the complexities of cultural heritage and the desire to belong.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The humor and emotion unfold through Apelian’s meticulously designed pages, rendering sound effects, frames, and even the gutters as art...Perfect for YA fans of \u003ci\u003eShubeik Lubeik\u003c\/i\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The mostly digital artwork in this culturally rich graphic novel is stellar.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Beautifully realized and deftly told. \u003ci\u003eFustuk \u003c\/i\u003ewonderfully balances the past and present, the magical and the mundane, lovingly presented in equal measure.\"—Trung Le Nguyen, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Fish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFustuk\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeously illustrated journey through Middle Eastern cuisine, enriched with Persian and Armenian mythology. With heart and humor, it explores an immigrant family’s struggle to honor their heritage while chasing their dreams.\"—Robin Ha, creator of \u003ci\u003eAlmost American Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A family's journey through memory, magic, and meals. Apelian cooks up an absolute feast for the eyes and spirit. Be ready to devour every page, with art good enough to eat.\"—Sara Alfageeh, cocreator of \u003ci\u003eSquire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Each page had me craving more! A fantastic mix of heritage, culture, food, and magic—topped with a lovely spice of family drama.\"—The Kao, creator of the Magical Boy series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Delicious, from start to finish. I too would make a deal with a div just to eat some of this beautifully drawn food. Absolutely breathtaking work.\"—Wendy Xu, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Infinity Particle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A thrilling feast of a tale about family, food, and the promises we make to each other that will leave you warm and satisfied.\"—Victoria Ying, Harvey Award–winning creator of\u003ci\u003e Hungry Ghost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fustuk\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale about how memory keeps us together as a family, group, or society. It will awaken your senses while serving Arabic Armenian and Persian food recipes for you to digest.\"—Filipe Andrade, artist of\u003ci\u003e Rare Flavours\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Mgrdich Apelian \u003c\/b\u003e(he\/him) is an Armenian American author-illustrator based in Everett, Massachusetts. He's an avid reader of seinen manga and is especially passionate about making the most of comics as a storytelling medium. A primary goal of his work is to celebrate the diversity and cultural excellence of the Middle East and to portray it as something other than tragic and war-torn.​ Visit him online at robertapelian.com or on Instagram @robertapelian.","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233183936741,"sku":"NP9780593658895","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593658895.jpg?v=1767727814","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fustuk-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593658895","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}