Shadows of the Dark Crystal is the first book in a series of young adult
novels set in the world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal and ties into
the Netflix The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series. The story
takes place years before the events of the classic film and follows the
journey of a young Gelfling woman who leaves her secluded home to
uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her brother who has
been accused of treason by the sinister Skeksis Lords.
Praise for ****Shadows of the Dark Crystal:
*"With deft nods to the original Dark Crystal movie and a passionate
attention to detail, the author has fashioned an impressive prequel.
Fans (who will instantly recognize certain elements) and newcomers alike
will find themselves immersed in a new narrative, with new protagonists
and dangers to face. Readers who crave otherworld fantasy such as
Jaleigh Johnson's The Mark of the Dragonfly and Paul Durham's The
Luck Uglies will enjoy discovering this new series."
--School Library Journal
"While young readers probably won't have seen the film, the books might
lead them to it; even if they don't have that point of reference,
Henson's world is richly imagined here, and it will be well worth the
projected four books to explore the landscape, characters, and
storylines."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Characters and situations are compelling, and this first of a planned
four-volume series aptly sets the stage and the conflict and tugs
strongly on the heartstrings, setting readers up for more great
adventures"
--*Booklist
*Before you watch the upcoming Netflix series, read the original
novels from J. M. Lee (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) that
intertwine with the events of the series.
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Shadows of the Dark Crystal is set
years before the events of the classic film and follows the journey of a
young Gelfling woman who leaves her secluded home to uncover the truth
surrounding the disappearance of her brother who has been accused of
treason by the sinister Skeksis Lords.
