(3) 4-6 Translated by Anne Smith and Owen Smith. Following the events of The Space Race of 1869, this second steampunk graphic novel (translated from the French) finds our heroes hurtling away from political intrigue toward the moon, their ship a marvel of Victorian invention and their journey worthy of Jules Verne. The lush, skillful watercolors convey the mysterious aether and dazzling moonscape. Small panels within large trim allow for rich detail and continued character-building in the epic story.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(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