A Hero for WondLa (Search for WondLa, 2) - Hardcover

DiTerlizzi, Tony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1416983120 ISBN 13: 9781416983125

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2012

Synopsis

The highly anticipated new illustrated novel in the New York Times bestselling The Search for WondLa series.

Before the end of The Search for WondLa, Eva Nine had never seen another human, but after a human boy named Hailey rescues her along with her companions, she couldn't be happier. Eva thinks she has everything she's ever dreamed of, especially when Hailey brings her and her friends to the colony of New Attica, where humans of all shapes and sizes live in apparent peace and harmony.

But all is not idyllic in New Attica, and Eva Nine soon realizes that something sinister is going on--and if she doesn't stop it, it could mean the end of everything and everyone on planet Orbona.

Featuring an abundance of lavish two-color illustrations and spot art throughout and introducing a host of remarkable characters that reinforce the importance of friendship, A Hero for WondLa has all the hallmarks of a classic book--of the future.

About this title

Product Description:

Hardcover. Pub Date: 2012 Pages: 464 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Eva Nine has finally found what she has always been looking for; having been rescued by Hailey Eva could not be other human beings. happier. and now Hailey is taking Eva and her friends to the human colony New Attica. where humans of all shapes and sizes live in apparent peace and harmony. But all is not as idyllic as it seems in New Attica. and soon Eva and her friends realize that something very bad is going on and if they don't find a way to stop it. it could mean the end of everything and everyone on Orbona. - This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Review:

"Inventive...should please fans of the first volume."--Kirkus Reviews

"In this much-anticipated sequel to The Search for WondLa, Tony DiTerlizzi answers many of the lingering questions with futuristic world-building and confident storytelling...DiTerlizzi's masterful two-color illustrations in blue and black ramp up the tensions. The trilogy's end can't come soon enough."--Shelf Awareness

"This installment in the series is as well written as the first and will leave readers wanting to know what happens to all those fighting to save their world. With complete descriptions of scenery, creatures, flora, and cities, DiTerlizzi has created a world that is easy for readers to step into. A strong recommendation for anyone who has read the first volume and motivation for others to start the series."--School Library Journal

"Much of the characterization, plot, and copious illustrations are reminiscent of the Oz books."--VOYA

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1416983120
• ISBN 13: 9781416983125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 445