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Alice, Alex

Castle in the Stars: The Space Race of 1869

64 pp. | Roaring Brook/First Second | September, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62672-493-8 $19.99
(3) 4-6 Translated by Anne Smith. This steampunk graphic novel (first published in France) combines Victorian invention, family tragedy, and political intrigue. In 1869, Seraphin and his engineer father follow a clue to his missing mother's whereabouts to Bavaria, where they help King Ludwig build an aethership. Small panels within large trim allow for rich detail in this well-plotted, intricate first installment. The deft watercolors convey lush settings and sweeping drama.
Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

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