MARK SIEGEL has written and illustrated several award-winning
picture books and graphic novels, including the New York Times
bestseller Sailor Twain, or the Mermaid in the Hudson. He is also
the founder and editorial director of First Second Books. He lives
with his family in New York. Follow Mark on Tumblr at @marksiegel
and the 5 Worlds team on Twitter at @5WorldsTeam.
ALEXIS SIEGEL is a writer and translator based in London, England.
He has translated a number of bestselling graphic novels, including
Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat, Penelope Bagleu's Exquisite Corpse,
and Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese (into French).
XANTHE BOUMA is an illustrator based in Southern California. When
not working on picture books, fashion illustration, and comics,
Xanthe enjoys soaking up the beachside sun. Follow Xanthe on Tumblr
at @yumbles and on Twitter at @xoxobouma.
MATT ROCKEFELLER is an illustrator and comic book artist from
Tucson, Arizona. His work has appeared in a variety of formats,
including book covers, picture books, and animation. Matt lives in
New York City. Follow him on Tumblr at @mrockefeller and on Twitter
at @mcrockefeller.
BOYA SUN is an illustrator and co-author of the graphic novel
Chasma Knights. Originally from China, Boya has traveled from
Canada to the United States and now resides in the charming city of
Baltimore. Follow Boya on Tumblr at @boyasun and on Twitter at
@boyaboyasun.
A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A New York Public Library’s Top Ten Best Books for Kids 2017
Included in NPR’s Guide to 2017’s Great Reads
2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winners for Best Graphic Novel
A Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Selection
A Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee
"With sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot, this
is a series to keep an eye on."
—Booklist starred review
"In a dazzling interplanetary fantasy from the Siegel Brothers,
artists Bouma, Rockefeller, and Sun bring to life the cultures,
customs, and creatures of a lively new world that will easily
appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender."
—Publishers Weekly starred review
"This sweeping graphic-novel saga features inventive
world-building, with history, mythology, and traditions naturally
integrated into the narrative. The installment ends triumphantly
and tantalizingly; readers will eagerly await book two."
—The Horn Book Magazine
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