The Hunt Is on: Book 1
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Hunt Is on: Book 1
By (Author) Nie Jun
Illustrated by Nie Jun
1
Lerner Publishing Group
Graphic Universe
5th May 2021
United States
Classifications
Young Adult
Fiction
741.5973
Physical Properties
Paperback
136
Width 191mm, Height 265mm, Spine 11mm
454g
Description
Xinyue, his brother Qiliu, and their mother are seekers, hunting aweto--a rare, plantlike treasure--along the legendary Silk Road. After one outing, Xinyue discovers the offspring of a deity that creates aweto--and becomes the little creature's reluctant caretaker. He soon struggles to keep it safe and keep it a secret. And that's before he learns that warriors from the deity's village are on his family's tail...
Reviews
"[B]alances dynamic action sequences with a nuanced exploration of environmental commodification and resource scarcity."--Shelf Awareness
-- (3/30/2021 12:00:00 AM)"An enchanting, beautifully crafted adventure for children and adults alike."--Booklist
-- (3/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)"Jun's delicate watercolors practically sing in their movement and detail. An exciting story with dreamlike illustrations."--School Library Journal
-- (3/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"Packed with action and intrigue."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (1/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)Author Bio
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students. Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
