Synopsis

The beginning of Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by strange creatures, robots, and talking animals.

Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 09/29/2015
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.34w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780439846806
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Winner
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 11/15/2007 pg. 1201
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 446 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 01/01/2008 pg. 152
Booklist 12/01/2007 pg. 42
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2008 pg. 338 - Recommended
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 347 - Recommended, Satisfactory
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/15/2009 pg. 16