The Bright Family

Name: The Bright Family
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SKU: 9781524867737
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By Carol Burrell and Matthew Cody

Series: The Bright Family

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Summary

The Bright Family follows the adventures of the Bright family, known for their scientific explorations across different dimensions. When a malfunction strands family members in a parallel universe, the rest must rally together, using their intelligence and resilience, to navigate strange worlds and overcome bizarre challenges. This children's book combines science, adventure, and family values, making it a captivating read for young audiences.
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Explore the multiverse with the Bright Family! In this first graphic novel of the smash hit Epic! Originals series, join siblings Nia and Jayden on an out-of-this-world adventure to find their missing parents.

Meet the brilliant, overachieving Bright Family: While Mom’s off-planet literally saving the world and Dad’s holed up in his laboratory, 12-year-old Nia’s trying to win every robotics competition, and her younger brother, Jayden… well, actually, Jayden’s just trying to avoid doing his homework so has more time to daydream about kaiju and design giant robots.

But when a dimensional portal sends Mom and Dad who-knows-where, it’s up to Nia and Jayden (and their robot nanny, Dusty) to bring their parents home. The question is, where in the multiverse could they possibly be?

Through their travels, the Brights—kids and parents alike—learn how one person's actions can lead to consequences that affect the whole family, and sometimes even the entire multiverse…

A perfect new series for ages 6-9, including reluctant readers!

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The Bright Family

Explore the multiverse with the Bright Family! In this first graphic novel of the smash hit Epic! Originals series, join siblings Nia and Jayden on an out-of-this-world adventure to find their missing parents.Meet the brilliant, overachieving Bright Family: While Mom’s off-planet literally saving the world and Dad’s holed up in his laboratory, 12-year-old Nia’s trying to win every robotics competition,...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Bright Family, authored by Carol Burrell and Matthew Cody, has been positively received in the children's books category. Readers praise its engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, which effectively capture the imagination of young readers. Its adventurous plot and relatable themes have been noted as factors that make it appealing to both children and parents alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524867737

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Derick Brooks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Matthew Cody is the author of several popular books, including the award-winning Supers of Noble’s Green trilogy: Powerless, Super, and Villainous. He is also the author of Will in Scarlet and The Dead Gentleman, as well as the fantasy series The Secrets of the Pied Piper. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and son.

Carol Burrell started out in physics and classics, somehow landed in children’s books, and is now an editor, author, and illustrator, plus the translator of enough graphic novels to have lost count. When there’s time, she also works on her webcomic, SPQR Blues. She grew up in New York City and a little bit in Miami, swapped New York for London for a while, and, unrelated to any of this, loves big, hairy dogs.

Derick Brooks is a cartoonist and illustrator from Newport News, Virginia. His work is a mixture of adventure and fantasy with a slice of life. He is the illustrator of the Bright Family series and the creator of the graphic novel Grip Up, to be published by Iron Circus in 2022. He currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he eats copious amounts of potatoes and hangs with his wife and their pets.

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