Description
Product Description
The first original graphic novel set in the award winning and critically acclaimed
Lumberjanes world!
When the Janes start to become separated during an orienteering outing thanks to a mysterious compass, Molly becomes more and more insecure about the effect of her relationship with Mal on the other girls. Meanwhile, a lonely woman explorer is trying to steal the compass, with the help of some weirdly polite automaton butlers.
Based on the New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner-Award and GLAAD-award winning series, Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass is written by Lilah Sturges and illustrated by polterink.
From School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up{amp}ndash;In this first original graphic novel set in the acclaimed "Lumberjanes" world, the friends encounter obstacles during an outing. Molly, who is feeling insecure about how her relationship with Mal might be affecting the other girls, gets distracted by a possibly sinister compass. One by one the Janes get separated from each other in the forest, where they're met by fastidious and ultra-proper robot servants. This series continues to explore the layers and nuances of relationships among girls, with fierce protagonists, adventurous story lines, hilarious dialogue, and lots of heart. Polterink's muted green and gray palette establishes the perfect tone for the earthy setting. The volume concludes with an excerpt from the first issue of the comic. An appendix with character designs, concept art, pencils, and glimpses of the storyboard will fascinate fans and aspiring comic writers and artists. Series newcomers may have a difficult time keeping track of the characters, as most of the scenes focus on Mal and Molly's relationship. But, the kooky interactions with the automaton butlers and the complex depiction of feeling left behind by your peers will resonate with many teens. Fans will appreciate the familiar references to strong female historical figures. VERDICT Purchase where "Lumberjanes" comics and novels are popular.{amp}mdash;Shelley M. Diaz, School Library Journal
About the Author
Shannon Watters is the senior editor and head of BOOM! Box line at BOOM! Studios, the imprint behind critically-acclaimed comics and graphic novels like GIANT DAYS, THE BACKSTAGERS, LUMBERJANES, FENCE, GOLDIE VANCE, HEAVY VINYL, THE AVANT-GUARDS, and many, many others. She is also the co-creator and co-writer of the award-winning hit comic book series LUMBERJANES. She lives with her partner in Los Angeles, CA.