Don Wood is the internationally beloved illustrator of numerous classics such as IT'S DUFFY TIME!; THE NAPPING HOUSE; KING BIDGOOD'S IN THE BATHTUB; and JUBAL'S WISH. He recently wrote and illustrated his brilliant graphic novel, INTO THE VOLCANO (now in paperback, 2012). He and his wife, Audrey, live in an off-grid, untamed area of Hawaii with their three dogs, two goats, and a flock of chickens.
Booklist Best Books for Young Adults; Booklist Editors' Choice:
Books for Youth; Booklist Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth; YALSA
Best Books for Young Adults, 2009; Cybil Award, 2008 Finalist
Graphic Novels; Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee
"Wood's vividly colored artwork brings the perils the siblings face
into startling focus. Keenly observed depictions of the Hawaiian
landscape and geological processes lend an impressive veracity to
this exciting and unusual offering. It is a rare example of a
graphic novel for young people that is neither manga nor
mainstream."--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review
"The action moves along at break-neck speed"--BOOKLIST, starred
review
"a non-stop thrill ride through one of Earth's most exotic and
terrifying natural wonders."--CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
"will appeal to those boys who wouldn't be caught dead reading a
book, because from cover-to-cover they will find nothing but
fast-paced action and excitement."--LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
"Wood's graphic-novel debut is visually exciting, with eerily
delineated characters of questionable loyalty, a pair of Everykid
brothers who are wondrously expressive on this emotional
rollercoaster ride, and an active volcano whose pyrotechnics are
real scene-stealers."--THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S
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