Author: Jason Pamment
Genre: fantasy graphic novel
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Summary (provided by publisher): Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them…
Iris knows this because she’s read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny town of Bugden, real adventure seems like a distant dream. But when Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they’re led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship.
In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, perfect for fans of Hilda and This Was Our Pact, can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their own friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?
My opinion: What could be more interesting than discovering that there is a whole town hidden in the bed of a nearby river? This idea makes for pretty compelling reading. Pamment makes the most of this idea visually, playing with structure and time both. We see the town in it's prime and after the river has taken it's toll. The reality of what is happening can be a little hard to grasp but the illustrations are strong enough to carry us through confusing events. A bit of a challenging read but worth the effort.
More information: Treasure in the Lake releases September 7
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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