{"product_id":"the-legend-of-brightblade-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780062995537","title":"The Legend of Brightblade: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA young prince must learn to be his own kind of hero in this stand-alone graphic novel from the acclaimed creator of the Estranged duology. Perfect for fans of the Amulet series and \u003cem\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, the Lady Brightblade. Her well-known legend was woven into stories by the magical bard who fought by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kingdom may be at peace now, but Alto believes that the world still needs heroes. He has been learning the bard's magic, and has grown restless with royal life. Determined to have an adventure of his own, Alto runs away from the palace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn his journey, he finds himself making new friends and encountering new and exciting magic. But when he discovers that there are dangers threatening the kingdom, Alto realizes that he might not be able to handle them alone—and making his mark as a hero is harder than the stories made it seem.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Heroic Alto’s heartwarming and thrilling story about family and the family you choose is pure magic at its finest!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictoria Ying, author of City of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ethan's bright, beautifully expressive watercolors make this joyful, heartfelt, and immensely charming adventure SING!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarey Pietsch, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Adventure Zone series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Brightblade \u003c\/em\u003eis a heartwarming, spellbinding tale of finding your feet, finding your friends, and finding your voice. Pure magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author of The Oracle Code\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Immersed in a delightful watercolour fantasy world, \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Brightblade\u003c\/em\u003e is a spirited adventure of friendship, magic and following the music of your heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKay O’Neill, author of the two-time Eisner Award-winning The Tea Dragon Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Aldridge’s detailed watercolor and ink illustrations bring his tale’s magical jam sessions to life in scenes that burst with color. Fans of fantasy graphic novels, including Aldridge’s Estranged duology, will revel in \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Brightblade\u003c\/em\u003e’s gentle humor and spirit of adventure.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautiful artwork and an exciting, heartfelt story make this a winner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In crisp, bright washes of watercolor and ink, Aldridge paints a world that is equally indebted to \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJem and the Holograms\u003c\/em\u003e. A nimble pace, light approach to worldbuilding, and sprightly hero lend a welcome air of effortlessness to this blithe adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Aldridge paints a beautiful medieval fantasy. Bright watercolors bring energy to the elegant designs—detailed enough for rich world building, simple enough for young readers—and the magic system based on making music, no small feat for a graphic novel, really shines. An excellent option for budding fans of fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The graphic novel format is brilliantly deployed here. This full and rich story is a treat.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889626378469,"sku":"NP9780062995537","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062995537.jpg?v=1730231628","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-legend-of-brightblade-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780062995537","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}