Leyh, Kat
Snapdragon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250171115
- author:
- Leyh, Kat
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Roaring Brook Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 203mm / 140mm
- Genre:
- Comics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Snapdragon is a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends a mysterious old lady with a talent for the unknown. The girl, Snap, is drawn to this enigmatic figure, who sells roadkill skeletons online and performs rituals to honor the spirits of the dead. As Snap learns more about her new friend, she begins to uncover secrets about her own family's past and the strange magic that surrounds her. As Snap spends more time with the old lady, she starts to realize that there's more to this person than meets the eye. The old lady, Jacks, seems to possess a deep understanding of the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. Snap is fascinated by Jacks' knowledge and begins to help her with her work, learning about the importance of caring for the creatures that are often overlooked. Through her friendship with Jacks, Snap discovers a sense of wonder and connection to the world around her. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of the natural world, Snap begins to uncover secrets about her own family's history and the magic that has been hidden within her all along.