Chris Wooding began writing at the age of 16, and his first novel Crashing was published when he was 19. Since that time, he's written dozens of novels in several genres, notably the award-winning The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray; Poison; Storm Thief; the Malice series; and the graphic novel, Pandemonium.
Cassandra Diaz is a recent graduate of the Maryland Institute
College of Art. She lives in Houston, Texas. Pandemonium is her
first published work.
Praise for Malice:
((star)) "This nail-biter will keep readers glued to the story
until the very last page is turned.... Wooding has fashioned an
elaborate fantasy in which the world is dark and the peril is
real." - School Library Journal, starred review
"The fast-paced story line and whimsically dangerous setting will
capture plenty of attention. Even more eye-catching are the
interspersed sections where comic book panels replace textual
narrative... making this a memorable multimedia experience." -
Publishers Weekly
"What seems to be a typical horror plot takes several delicious
twists as the teens learn more about their surroundings.... The
creative formatting, fast pace, and classic horror elements will
surely satisfy any teen who loves a good scare." - The Bulletin for
the Center of Children's Books
Praise for Malice:
((star)) "This nail-biter will keep readers glued to the story
until the very last page is turned.... Wooding has fashioned an
elaborate fantasy in which the world is dark and the peril is
real." - School Library Journal, starred review
"The fast-paced story line and whimsically dangerous setting will
capture plenty of attention. Even more eye-catching are the
interspersed sections where comic book panels replace textual
narrative... making this a memorable multimedia experience." -
Publishers Weekly
"What seems to be a typical horror plot takes several delicious
twists as the teens learn more about their surroundings.... The
creative formatting, fast pace, and classic horror elements will
surely satisfy any teen who loves a good scare." - The Bulletin for
the Center of Children's Books
Praise for Malice: ((star)) "This nail-biter will keep readers
glued to the story until the very last page is turned.... Wooding
has fashioned an elaborate fantasy in which the world is dark and
the peril is real." - School Library Journal, starred review"The
fast-paced story line and whimsically dangerous setting will
capture plenty of attention. Even more eye-catching are the
interspersed sections where comic book panels replace textual
narrative... making this a memorable multimedia experience." -
Publishers Weekly"What seems to be a typical horror plot takes
several delicious twists as the teens learn more about their
surroundings.... The creative formatting, fast pace, and classic
horror elements will surely satisfy any teen who loves a good
scare." - The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
Seifer Tombchewer is a star athlete in the boonies of the Darkling Realm, a kingdom of winged people ruled by the powerful Pandemonium clan. He's longing for a life outside his tiny village tucked away in the mountains when he is pulled into the royal family's intrigues, in this graphic novel by young adult novelist Wooding (Malice). The crown prince, Talon, has disappeared, and Seifer happens to be a dead ringer for him. Now it's up to Seifer to learn to act like Prince Talon well enough to fool those closest to him and win a war. Wooding and Diaz admirably build a complex world and appealing characters. Spots of slapstick and whimsy, like a giant cat that repeatedly tries to eat Seifer, lighten a story that has war and sacrifice at its core. In his journey from smalltown jock to hero of the people, Seifer makes discoveries about himself, his family, and the royal family. Diaz's manga-inspired art matches all the moods and loose ends that will leave readers asking for a sequel to this inventive and intriguing fantasy. Ages 8-up. (Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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