{"product_id":"unfairies-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9798217005758","title":"Unfairies: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArtemis Fowl\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eDogman \u003c\/i\u003ein the first book of this madcap graphic novel series following factions of sneaky, double-crossing fairies who will do anything for control of their world, The Garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome stories will tell you that fairies are sweet, beautiful, and kind creatures who fly around with sparkly wands. But they are WRONG! Fairies are horrible, rude back stabbers who are constantly at war with each other. (They’re not even magical, for crying out loud!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd then there’s Pip, a clueless tree fairy who couldn’t give two hoots about power and would rather just have a party. But after being tasked with delivering an important message from the root stores all the way to the top of the tree, Pip is thrown into a whirlwind adventure involving a dubious ancient prophecy, epic acorn-based warfare, and sinister plots that could shatter the delicate peace among the fairies for good. The Garden may be in desperate need of a hero . . . Too bad it’ll have to settle for Pip.\u003cb\u003eA JLG Gold Standard Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA truly epic adventure\u003c\/b\u003e. . . Aaron’s \u003cb\u003ebroad humor will win over even the most reluctant reader\u003c\/b\u003e, and while the mix of sly pop culture and political references may go right over the head of some readers, they’ll be a treat for others, ensuring \u003cb\u003ea rollicking good time\u003c\/b\u003e for both audiences. The rapid-fire pace sweeps readers into Pip’s adventures with a maniacal glee, \u003cb\u003ezipping from one absurdity to the next.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA whirlwind adventure\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Satirical plotting, keen dialogue, and \u003cb\u003eslapstick comedy blends with sharp observations\u003c\/b\u003e about power and bureaucracy throughout \u003cb\u003ethis comic confection\u003c\/b\u003e, which culminates in a self-aware tale that’s \u003cb\u003eequal parts witty and impish\u003c\/b\u003e. —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eTopsy-turvy, chaos-filled fun\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Fast-paced and more than a little chaotic, the story \u003cb\u003ewill win over readers who love broad humor and zany antics\u003c\/b\u003e. Like the text, the illustrations are \u003cb\u003ejampacked with over-the-top humor\u003c\/b\u003e that will have kids poring over the pages to locate small details.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA wild ride\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Dense, rich, and riotously illustrated, this is \u003cb\u003ea full to the brim read\u003c\/b\u003e for middle grade fantasy lovers.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnfairies\u003c\/i\u003e is a wild, witty adventure\u003c\/b\u003e. Pip and his scrappy crew of fairy misfits set off on an epic (and totally ridiculous) quest—packed with box fights, bug battles, and bonkers twists at every turn. The artwork is vibrant, alive, detailed in all the right places, and still bursting with energy and motion. \u003cb\u003eHilarious, irreverent, and endlessly charming—\u003ci\u003eUnfairies\u003c\/i\u003e is everything you want in a graphic novel and more. We loved every page.\u003c\/b\u003e” —Dan \u0026amp; Jason, creators of \u003ci\u003eBarb the Last Berzerker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlue, Barry \u0026amp; Pancakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003cb\u003eYou'll be wowed\u003c\/b\u003e when you step into [this] bustling, offbeat, technicolor universe. Unfairies is anarchy at its best. \u003cb\u003eThe dialogue is hilarious, the story is pacy and the illustrations are bursting with energy\u003c\/b\u003e. Unfairies is enviably bonkers and I loved it. \u003ci\u003e―\u003c\/i\u003eSheena Dempsey, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Pablo and Splash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“I loved everything about this book. \u003cb\u003eIt's just SO funny\u003c\/b\u003e and it looks brilliant. \u003cb\u003eMove over Tinkerbell\u003c\/b\u003e, there's a new favorite fairy in town. ―Rob Biddulph, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePeanut Jones and the Illustrated City\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eFantastic, frantic, fairy fun. The artwork is gorgeous\u003c\/b\u003e—every page dripping in wonderful detail—and the genuinely hilarious story moves at such a pace it'll leave you breathless.” ― Jamie Littler, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFrostheart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuw Aaron\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and illustrator from Wales. After a short and fairly hopeless career in finance, Huw found a niche as a magazine cartoonist, producing joke cartoons for, among others, \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReader’s Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrivate Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e (London). He then started making comics and illustrating children’s books in his native Welsh. Huw’s harshest critics—and his best friends—are his wife, Luned, and their two daughters. You can visit him at HuwAaron.com","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233812590821,"sku":"NP9798217005758","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217005758.jpg?v=1767743246","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/unfairies-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9798217005758","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}