Knife's edge

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Title:

Knife's edge

Author:

Larson, Hope, author.

Mock, Rebecca, illustrator.

Series:

Four points ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"Twelve-year-old twin adventurers Cleopatra and Alexander Dodge are reunited with their father and realize that two family heirlooms reveal the location of a treasure that is their birthright. When they set sail with Captain Tarboro on the Almira, they know they're heading into danger -- the ocean is filled with new and old enemies, including their nemesis, the infamous pirate Felix Worley"-- From publisher.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

224 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Genre:

Graphic novels.

Comics (Graphic works)

Subject Term:

Siblings -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Voyages and travels -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Twins -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Treasure troves -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Author(s):

Mock, Rebecca,

Publisher:

Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9780374300449

Publication Information:

New York : Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, [2017]

Call Number:

YA FOURPOI #2

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

A standalone, adventure-packed companion to the New York Times bestseller Compass South, from the same team who created the Eisner Award-winner Salt Magic .

Twelve-year-old twin adventurers Cleopatra and Alexandra Dodge are reunited with their father and realize that two family heirlooms reveal the location of a treasure that is their birthright. When they set sail with Captain Tarboro on the Almira, they know they're heading into danger --the ocean is filled with new and old enemies, including their nemesis, the infamous pirate Felix Worley. But like a coral reef that lurks below the surface of the waves, trouble is brewing between the siblings. Alex is determined to become a sailor and is happy with his role aboard the Almira, but Cleo--the only girl on the ship--is tired of washing dishes in the galley. In an effort to find her own purpose, she begins studying sword fighting with Tarboro, but neither Alex nor her father approves. Can the twins remain close as they pursue different goals and dreams, or will their growing differences tear the family apart before the treasure can be found? In this follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Compass South , Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock once again create an outstanding seafaring adventure with Knife's Edge .

A Margaret Ferguson Book

Author Notes

Hope Larson adapted and illustrated A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel , for which she won an Eisner Award. She is also the author and illustrator of Salamander Dream , Gray Horses , Chiggers , and Mercury . She lives in Los Angeles.

Rebecca Mock is an illustrator and comics artist. Her work has appeared in various publications, including the New York Times and the New Yorker . She is co-organizer of the Hana Doki Kira anthology.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-8-Picking up after the events of Compass South, this high seas novel set in the 19th century finds twins Alex and Cleo reunited with their father. Using the watch and pocketknife recovered in the last book, Cleo learns the coordinates for the treasure they've been seeking, and Captain Tarboro agrees to set sail for it-in exchange for a portion. Still followed by the pirate Felix Worley, the group stop for supplies in Hawaii, where they pick up an old friend, Luther, and are pursued by Louisa, Worley's right-hand woman. A wreck reunites them with people from Tarboro's past, but family loyalty is tested by a decision Cleo makes. Full of adventure and some adolescent angst, this is a fast-paced, absorbing tale. The characters, including the villains, are fully realized, with detailed backstories and motivations. Mock uses panels in various sizes to heighten the drama, effectively shifting from close-ups to wide shots. The palette is rich, changing to match the mood of the narrative, and the characters are expressive. VERDICT With exploits and intrigue aplenty, this story will appeal to anyone who loves a rollicking good read. Though this is a stand-alone, those who are familiar with the previous book will get more out of this second installment.-Tamara Saarinen, Pierce County Library, WA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.