The Clouds Above

By Crane, Jordan

Publishers Summary:
A beautiful, all-ages fantasy in the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are.This is gorgeously-packaged yet affordable all-ages fantasy is sure to become an instant classic. On their way through the city to school, Simon and his cat Jack keep taking shortcuts that lead them through fantasy worlds of wooden monsters and insatiable appetites, just for starters. Will they make back home safely?Printed in full-color, this book will be undoubtedly be one of the more handsome and unique packages in recent memory, with a brilliant graphic novel inside that justifies its elegant format. The Clouds Above calls to mind everything from Where the Wild Things Are to The Wizard of Oz to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, with its depiction of a fantastic world that lurks just around the corner from reality and that only children believe exists.The characterizations of Simon and Jack, with their delightfully scrappy dialogue, adds brilliant depth to the already-fantastic adventure that Crane has crafted for them. His clean, crisp drawing style calls to mind such greats as Hergé and Chester Brown, and his masterful use of color adds even more depth to Crane's lovely pictures. 280 pages in full-color.

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ISBN
978-1-56097-627-1
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books


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Reviewed on January 15, 2006

In this colorful, attractively designed little hardcover, young Simon arrives at school one day, accompanied by his talking cat Jack, only to discover that he's locked out. Fearing the wrath of his teacher, the mean Missus Poe, he attempts to sneak in unnoticed; but to avoid capture, he ends up barricading himself on the roof, where he and Jack discover a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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