Compass South
Book - 2016
After escaping the Black Hook Gang in 1860 New York City, twelve-year-old twins Alexander and Cleopatra flee to New Orleans, become separated, and try to find each other in San Francisco, while being followed by pirates who think they hold the key to treasure.
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Publisher:
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, [2016]
Edition:
First edition.
Copyright Date:
©2016
ISBN:
9780374300432
0374300437
9781250121844
1250121841
0374300437
9781250121844
1250121841
Branch Call Number:
J GN Lars
Characteristics:
224 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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After escaping the Black Hook Gang in 1860 New York City, twelve-year-old twins Alexander and Cleopatra flee to New Orleans, become separated, and try to find each other in San Francisco, while being followed by pirates who think they hold the key to treasure.
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white_cheetah_205
Oct 07, 2019
white_cheetah_205 thinks this title is suitable for 12 years and over
CorteMaderaStaff_Judi
Dec 19, 2016
CorteMaderaStaff_Judi thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 9 and 13
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Add a CommentInteresting, fun, adventurous, and the best graphic novel EVER!
An extremely fun read, with gorgeous art and exciting characters. Reading this really felt like going on an adventure with the twins, homesickness and desire for answers alike. The story starts off with just two main characters, and you grow to love them (as well as the side characters) as the story progresses.
Larson's writing and Mock's art go hand-in-hand to be the best possible combination to tell this story. Art-wise, your eyes will get to dance with a beautiful set of colour schemes and vibrant characters. Writing-wise, you will be taken along a story that wonderfully paced with strong and believable character voices. I feel attached to all of them.
I honestly couldn't put this book down! I love the library because I get to read books for free, but I honestly had to buy my own copy of this one because I love it so much.
You may never run away from home but this book still keeps you guessing.
I really enjoyed this book i thought that it was funny, exciting and had a bit of romance. I can't wait to read the next book.
It was awsome, Hope made a great story of a "brotherly-sisterhood", and the drawing was... I'm envious
This upper elementary and early middle school adventure story will hit the spot with reluctant readers!
Orphaned red-headed twins (two sets!) are racing across the country trying to answer the ad of a rich man in San Francisco whose own red-headed twins are missing. One set races to swindle him out of his money, and one set to find a family. Pirates, gangs, stowaways, treasure maps, jungles, sailing ships and a hint of romance combine in the 1860's. Some great accurate historical touches, vibrant characters and a galloping pace make this an excellent read.
Finally a good story graphic novel! Rich in laying the foundation for the characters. Even though sparce in detail, it is easy to define the relationships and the impact the world has on them. Adventure, mysterious, identity, family dynamics, romance even pirates this book covers it all without it becoming overly complicated. A good bridge for ones looking for more story without having to read a 300+ novel. First in a series but complete in its own right. Target audience: boys, reluctant readers, early readers.