About this item
Highlights
- Having read every book in his tiny village, young Timo decides it is time to leave home and become a hero.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.5" x 6.5" Paperback
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
Description
About the Book
Starring a resourceful young boy, this full-color graphic combines thrilling adventure, daring feats, and humor in a magical quest story.Book Synopsis
Having read every book in his tiny village, young Timo decides it is time to leave home and become a hero. And while that is easier said than done, Timo is determined to succeed. When he rescues an enchanted beast named Broof, Timo gains a gruff and reluctant ally. But little does good-hearted Timo suspect that Broof's mysterious past will bring complications to his journey.... An engaging hero, surprising plot twists, and a host of fantastical creatures keep readers turning the pages of this spell-binding fantasy.
Review Quotes
"The eye-catching scenes are certainly a draw, but Garnier also turns classic adventure tropes upside down....a refreshing change of pace in middle-grade adventure comics."--Booklist "In this vibrant French import....[there's] potential here for Timo and his animal sidekick to quest again for parts unknown and stories not yet told." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books --