While the stories contain an element of humor, they carry an eerie tone as well. However, a theme that remains constant throughout the novel is that whatever the character finds in their box drives forward both the plot and conflict of the story. A great introductory title for young or struggling middleschool readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels.Kazu Kibuishi Raina Telgemeier Dave Roman Jason caffoe Rad sechrist Stuart Livingston Johane Matte Emily Carrol SynopsisĮxplorer: The Mystery Boxes is a compilation of short stories centered around mystery and magic! Each story relates to the novel’s title in that each plot includes characters that come across a type of “mystery box.” The contents of the box differ from story to story. While the pieces feature different artists and styles, each one is complete and so well composed that the transitions from one to another do not seem jarring or out of place. Always clever and never boring, these diverse stories run the gamut from creepy to sarcastic to witty to cute to Zen to wacky to thoughtful. “Award-winning comics creator and editor of the celebrated Flight anthologies, Kibuishi offers yet another great anthology geared toward middle-school readers.

“This standout anthology will leave its audience with a fresh appetite for more from both the series and the individual contributors.” “Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers.” With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. “An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll.

Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what’s in the box?įunny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels – or mayhem – inside.

Explorer the mystery boxes