Realm of the Blue Mist: A Graphic Novel
By Author / Illustrator
Amy Kim Kibuishi,
Genre
Comics & Graphic Novels
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
Scholastic US
ISBN
9781338115130
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
03-03-2022
Synopsis
Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first instalment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighbourhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources.
While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but he has promised to help Tabby get home. As Tabby learns more about this strange world, she discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
The first graphic novel in a fast-paced, highly imaginative fantasy series Includes a big journey, a touch of romance and an undertone of thriller Perfect for fans of Kazu Kibuishi, Tui T. Sutherland and Molly Knox Ostertag
Reviews
Kelly
In The Rema Chronicles: REALM of the BLUE MIST, Tabby wants to uncover the truth surrounding her dad's demise. He died following research into a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in the forest. She unexplainably finds herself in Rema, a faraway land of magic and beauty that is constantly under threat. While Tabby seeks the truth about her father's disappearance, she meets a blue-haired boy named Philip. He is harbouring dark and dangerous secrets but has promised to help Tabby get home to Earth. As she spends more time in Rema, Tabby realises she is destined for something far greater than her wildest dreams.
A story about loss, friendship and an understanding of the world around you, wrapped up in a blanket of endless possibilities, woven with hope. A Japanese-inspired graphic novel with elaborate illustrations, this is a perfect addition to any bookshelf or library.
272 Pages / Reviewed By Kelly BuxtonÂ
Suggested Reading Age 9+