The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed
Explorer series, The Lost Islands is a collection of seven all-new
stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics
artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places.
Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi,
this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated
stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series),
Raina Telgemeier (Drama and Smile), Dave Roman (the Astronaut
Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné
(The Saga of Rex), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and
up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland.
Praise for Explorer 2: The Lost Islands
STARRED REVIEWS
A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere
but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as
its predecessor...First rate.
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for
amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what
they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good
stories.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that
is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any
collection.
--School Library Journal, starred review
This sophomore effort's solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still
be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school
readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.
--Booklist
Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi's graphic anthologies, and
tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the
gamut of visual presentations eye-opening.
--The Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books
Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the
next.
--The Horn Book
