Mister Miracle: The Great Escape

Name: Mister Miracle: The Great Escape
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781779501257
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By Daniel Isles and Varian Johnson

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Summary

Mister Miracle: The Great Escape follows the story of Scott Free, a young escape artist trapped in the hostile environment of an otherworldly planet called Apokolips. Dreaming of freedom and a normal life on Earth, Scott navigates the dangers of his harsh surroundings while honing his skills to execute a daring escape. This thrilling narrative explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and the power of hope against the odds.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative stories featuring daring escapes and compelling characters. Young readers will be captivated by the journey of a boy with incredible abilities, striving to break free from a seemingly inescapable orphanage. With its mix of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery, it's perfect for those who love thrilling plots and vivid illustrations.

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Escaping Apokolips is hard enough when you don t know your real name, struggle with PTSD, and have a giant crush on your biggest enemy but escaping as a hero will take nothing short of a miracle.

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A modern YA reimagining of the iconic Jack Kirby characters that explores identity, trauma, and the sacrifices it takes to be a hero.

"Fresh, Kinetic, and slick as hell." – Ngozi Ukazu, New York Times bestselling author of Check, Please!

From acclaimed author Varian Johnson (The Parker Inheritance) and popular sci-fi artist Daniel Isles, a.k.a. DirtyRobot, comes the story of an escape plan that will take a miracle to pull off. Luckily for Scott Free, everyone calls him Mister Miracle! Okay, no one calls him that...yet.

Once Scott pulls off his foolproof plan and becomes the first person to escape the fiery pits of the planet Apokolips, he's sure to be considered one of the greatest superheroes of all time...at least among his friends. The only problem is his plan never involved falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, Big Barda – the one person tasked with ensuring he never escapes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781779501257

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 208

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Daniel Isles Penguin Books Varian Johnson

About the Author

Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance, which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards; The Great Greene Heist, an ALA Notable Children's Book and Kirkus Reviews Best Book; and the graphic novel Twins, illustrated by Shannon Wright, an NPR Best Book. Originally from Florence, South Carolina, he received an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is honored to now be a member of the faculty. Varian currently lives outside of Austin, Texas with his family. Daniel Isles is a professional artist committed to artistic practice, observation, themes, and expression to create entire worlds of his own. His unique illustration style has been used in many industries including fashion, music, authorship, and technology. He has worked and collaborated with Apple, DC Comics, SEGA, Mighty Jaxx, Kidrobot, Timberland, and Owsla. Mister Miracle- The Great Escape is his first full-length graphic novel.

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