Petersen, David. Mouse Guard; fall 1152.PETERSEN, David. Mouse Guard; fall 1152. Archaia Studios Press. 192p. illus, by the author. c2007 $24.95. 978-1-932386-8. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. * When a grain merchant goes missing, the anthropomorphized members of the Mouse Guard--Lieam, Saxon, and Kenzie--are asked to conduct a search for him. When the trio discovers that the merchant was a traitor TRAITOR, crimes. One guilty of treason. 2. The punishment of a traitor is death. , they become embroiled em·broil tr.v. em·broiled, em·broil·ing, em·broils 1. To involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions: "Avoid . . . in a mysterious plot that threatens their entire way of life. A faction called "the Axe" (after a possibly mythological myth·o·log·i·cal also myth·o·log·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or recorded in myths or mythology. 2. Fabulous; imaginary. myth mouse called The Black Axe) has decided to take down Lockhaven, home of the Mouse Guard. When the Guard and the Axe meet, a fierce battle to protect Lockhaven ensues, as secrets--as well as heroes and traitors--are discovered. Petersen's graphic novel is magnificent to behold be·hold v. be·held , be·hold·ing, be·holds v.tr. 1. a. To perceive by the visual faculty; see: beheld a tiny figure in the distance. b. . Through lush art and a natural palette, readers are transported to the mouse world, with even the smallest element shown in flawless detail. Perfectly defined perspectives expertly portray a small creature's struggle in a very large world. Many wordless sequences vividly depict scenes of quiet importance, evincing the author's wise economical choice of text. This masterpiece should be an instant hit with all fantasy fans, though some violence may disturb young, sensitive readers. A simply breathtaking fantasy tale, and an essential graphic novel for all collections. Jennifer Sweeney, YA Svcs. Libn., Goshen PL, Goshen, NY J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. *--The asterisk (1) See Asterisk PBX. (2) In programming, the asterisk or "star" symbol (*) means multiplication. For example, 10 * 7 means 10 multiplied by 7. The * is also a key on computer keypads for entering expressions using multiplication. highlights exceptional books. |
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