{"product_id":"manfried-saves-the-day-isbn-9781683691082","title":"Manfried Saves the Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this hilarious graphic novel, the roles of cats and humans are reversed, putting humanoid felines in charge of tiny, dimwitted little man-pets. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManfried the Man \u003c\/i\u003ewas\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003enamed one of the Best Comics of 2018 by\u003ci\u003e A.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan a pet man who spends most of his time eating and sleeping take first prize at the Manflower Man Show? If not, the local shelter for stray men will be forced to shut down forever! Based on the hilarious webcomic, this sequel to \u003ci\u003eManfried the Man\u003c\/i\u003e is an all-new stand-alone story that can be enjoyed by followers of the series and new fans alike.\"The world that Bastow and Major have built together has a lot more story to offer, and readers will be eager for more once they dive in.\"—\u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bastow’s art is a pleasure to behold.”—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“If you're a pet owner, this book will leave you itching to cuddle up with your pet or take them outside for a walk or some playtime together.”—\u003ci\u003eNewsarama\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eManfried Saves the Day\u003c\/i\u003e, web comic creators Caitlin Major and Kelly Bastow continue their much-loved \u003ci\u003eManfried\u003c\/i\u003e strip in a brand new graphic novel adventure.”—\u003ci\u003eBoyce McClain's Collectors Corner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eManfried the Man:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed a \"Best Comics of 2018\" by \u003ci\u003eA.V. Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNamed one of \u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e’s \"25 Best Comic Books of 2018\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must read for pet owners of any stripe.”—\u003ci\u003eA.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A simple tale of affection, devotion, and worry...though its narrative beats are familiar, that makes them no less adorable.”—Vulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There’s something in this story that can resonate with everyone - even if you’re more of a dog person.”—\u003ci\u003eNewsarama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Unexpectedly touching.”—The Comics Beat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anyone who loves their pets as much as (or more than) they do other humans will happily read it cover to cover.”—\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful twist on the human\/cat relationship.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining and often laugh-out-loud twist on reality.”—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A surprisingly sweet story about companionship.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaitlin Major, \u003c\/b\u003ecreator of Manfried\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eis a Toronto-based comics writer and illustrator. Her webcomics include \u003ci\u003eHome Sick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeach Plum Pear, Yer a Witch Milly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Spirit and the Spider. \u003c\/i\u003eCaitlin works as an animation compositor at Skyship Entertainment, an animation studio in Toronto that specializes in kids’ programming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Bastow \u003c\/b\u003eis a comics creator and commercial illustrator. She illustrated Quirk Books’ \u003ci\u003eThe Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e and has drawn for the comics \u003ci\u003eLumberjanes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdventure Time\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCapture Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e. She self-published the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWax and Wane \u003c\/i\u003e(coloring by Caitlin Major), and her 2017 autobiographical comic, \u003ci\u003eYear Long Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, was nominated for an Ignatz Award.","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304196591845,"sku":"NP9781683691082","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683691082.jpg?v=1767732210","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/manfried-saves-the-day-isbn-9781683691082","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}