Lamington Left Behind: A graphic novel: Volume 1

(Paperback)

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Set in a post-apocalyptic world steeped in magic and danger, a lost girl teams up with a ragtag group of creatures to save their forest and the world in this awe-inspiring graphic novel from incredible Australian creator Andrea Innocent.

After a great flood wipes out her home, Lamington finds herself alone in the battered Australian wilderness. She spends her days searching for food in the eerie abandoned suburbs, never losing hope that one day she'll be reunited with her mother.

When she stumbles upon a community of animals hidden deep underground, she is astonished to discover she can understand them. The animals are protecting the heart of the forest, but it grows weaker with each passing day and will soon die without help.

Together with her new friends, Lamington must embark on a perilous journey in search of a precious library of seeds to regrow the forest. But they aren't the only ones who want the seeds

With extraordinary full-colour artwork, Lamington Left Behind is a middle-grade adventure story that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, twisting plot and vivid cast of characters including brave koalas, talking mushrooms and a gang of feral children.

Lamington Left Behind is from Figment Books, the home of the best, boldest and most exciting graphic novels in Australian publishing.

Lamington Left Behind is perfect for:

• Independent readers aged 812
• Graphic-novel fans, especially those who love Luke Pearson's Hilda series and Jason Pamment's Treasure in the Lake
• Parents, teachers and librarians seeking engrossing, high-quality visual storytelling
• Gift-givers looking for a kids' graphic novel with incredible artwork and an immersive adventure story

Author Bio

Andrea Innocent (she/her) began her career as an illustrator after living in Japan for three years. She has worked as a character designer and illustrator on various projects, from advertising and editorial illustrations to soft sculpture and multimedia art for exhibitions. Lamington Left Behind is her first graphic novel.

Andrea works from her home in Warburton, Victoria, where she resides with her partner, train-obsessed son and two snappy corgis. Andrea moonlights as a wildlife carer, so is often found sharing her work desk with small native marsupials.