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Hicotea: A Nightlights Story

Hicotea: A Nightlights Story

Published in
2019
4.14
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Description

The mind-bending, psychedelic sequel to Lorena Alvarez's best-selling graphic novel debut Nightlights is now available in a new paperback edition! On a school field trip to the river, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking through the dark hole, she suddenly finds herself within a magical realm. Filled with sculptures, paintings, and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the turtle needs Sandy's help to finish it. Raina Telgemeier meets Miyazaki with a Latin American twist in this mesmerizing follow-up to the best-selling children's graphic novel.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Stimulates the imagination
  • Raises environmental awareness
  • Features captivating artwork
  • Encourages creativity and curiosity