Avatar: The Last Airbender--North and South Library Edition - by Gene Luen Yang & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Koneitzko (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When Aang leaves to aid Zuko with the Kemurikage, Katara and Sokka return home by themselves. Katara is shocked to find that her beloved village has become a bustling city, with none other than their father, Hakoda, in charge! A Northerner named Malina seems to be behind this change and is pushing the two tribes to be more unified, while a Southerner, Gilak, is gathering a rebel crew to stop her at all costs. When Malina announces a partnership with the company owned by Toph Beifong's father, tensions boil over and the rebels attack! In the face of these two opposing tribes and at odds with her brother over who to trust, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. Collecting North and South Parts 1-3 and featuring commentary from Eisner Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and artist team Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section chock full of never-before-seen materials, this deluxe library edition provides a unique look at the making of this beloved comic series!" -- Back cover.

Book Synopsis

When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the two groups, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart.

This special, oversized edition of Avatar: the Last Airbender -- North and South features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material!

About the Author

Gene Luen Yang was named the U.S Library of Congress Ambassador for Young People's Literature as well as a MacArthur Fellowship Genius Grant winner in 2016!