King Warrior

By Jay Bulckaert (Author), Erika Nyyssenon (Author), Lucas Green (Illustrator)

Description

King Warrior is the story of a young hero trying to find his path forward while struggling with family relationships. Set in parallel universes, this tale incorporates cultural aspects from northern Canada, Somalia, and Finland, and delves into the hurdles that immigrants to Canada may face. Because of its entertaining storyline and graphic novel format, this book could be used to support those who are learning the English language, or in situations where a hi-lo read would be beneficial. It could also be used in English language arts or fine arts classes to discuss the interplay of text and images. The storyline includes environmental-related legends and examples of social experiences that could be explored in social studies contexts. The book’s relatable characters may help readers navigate their own challenges related to family and belonging.

Additional Information

Awards:
Winner, Graphic Novel of the Year, 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Winner, Youth category, 2023 NorthWords Book Awards

Formats
Paperback
ISBN
9781989754146
List Price
$19.99
eBook
ISBN
9781989754153
List Price
$9.99
Accessible eBook
ISBN
9781989754368
List Price
$9.99