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48 pp.
| Eerdmans |
August, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8028-5509-1$17.00
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Armed with sword and shield, the little barbarian gallops his steed over and under hazards and monsters. On the final spread, a distraught little boy and his father walk away from--aha!--a merry-go-round. Brazilian artist Moriconi's wordless format allows for interpretation. A creatively used tall, skinny trim size; deep, transparent watercolors; masterful use of white space to build suspense; and a satisfying surprise add up to a stunningly original book.
Reviewer: Sarah Ellis
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2018