Author: Robert Christie and Deborah Lang
Illustrator: Robert Christie and Deborah Lang
© Date: 2016
Publisher: First Second
Pages: 123
Chapters: No
Illustrations: Yes, graphic novel
Publisher Recommended Age: 8-12 years
Bonus Activities at End of Book: A list of characters in the story and a map
Summary from Book: Strange dangers lurk in the unknown!
Setting out to explore the remote Outlands of Crutonia are the brave and multifarious crew of the H.M.S. Gwaniimander, under the command of Captain Quenterindy Quirk-a leader whose confidence exceeds his competence by several lengths of his own bushy tail
Quirk’s voyage of discovery is quickly plunged into disaster and mystery, as the expedition encounters carnivorous giants, an unstable sorceress, and a valley of indestructible creatures. With the crew decimated, the ship destroyed, and a malign force plotting worse fortune, can Quirk and his compatriots hold together their royal mission?
Note: This review is done from memory. I originally read this a short bit ago.
Page Pig Thoughts: The characters on this one made me think of Fraggles, but this story was not as fun as Fraggle Rock. I liked the creativity of the characters and land, but was not overly excited about the story as a whole. I found parts of the story confusing and wondered if there was another book that had more details on the characters and mission. The happy little characters that lead the crew to safety were quite enjoyable, but I was not overly sure about some of the other ones. While I got through this one, I will not be looking to see if this is a series.
Use caution with younger or sensitive readers, the witch is kinda creepy. She kidnaps a character and plans to cut off his/her wings.
Other Books in Series (At Time of Posting):
- Quirk’s Quest: The Lost and the Found