Synopsis

The first book in Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series that features a beautiful but dangerous world of new friends, giant robots, and shadowy enemies!

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather. The strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a tentacled creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into a fantastical world inhabited by robots, mysterious plants, and talking animals. It's up to Em and Navin to figure out how to set things right and save their mother's life!

Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 01/01/2008
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.13w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9780439846813

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 11/15/2007 pg. 1201
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 446 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 01/01/2008 pg. 152
Booklist 12/01/2007 pg. 42
Publishers Weekly 01/28/2008 pg. 48
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2008 pg. 338 - Recommended
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 347 - Recommended, Satisfactory