Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.
Description
After the events in Wounded Sky, Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg, the headquarters of Mihko Laboratories. They are intent on destroying the company once and for all, but their plans are thwarted when a new threat surfaces. When Cole becomes mired in terrifying visions, Eva must harness her newly discovered powers to investigate Mihko without him. Are Cole’s visions just troubled dreams, or are they leading him to a horrible truth?
Perfect for fans of superheroes, The Bloodhound Gang returns in this all-new graphic novel series, The Reckoner Rises.
Awards
- Short-listed, Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Awards, Graphic Novel 2021
- Nominated, Joe Shuster Awards 2021
Reviews
Among Top 10 Fiction Titles for the In the Margins Book Award list (2021)
In the Margins Book Award
Among recommended Indigenous titles for building an Inclusive Graphic Novel Collection
Booklist
Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens list
Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC)
The Reckoner Rises series immediately hooks you and doesn't let go. Its intense and compelling plot is balanced perfectly with incredible characters. This is the superhero story we need right now, incredibly real and incredibly poignant.
Jeff Lemire
David A. Robertson's powerful Indigenous YA trilogy gets a comic-book continuation, a natural format for the adventures of an anxious teen turned tormented superhero.
Quill & Quire
This suspenseful graphic novel is recommended for schools and public libraries.
Canadian Children's Book News
This is a piece of art. ..the illustrations are outstanding
680 CJOB, The Start
I highly recommend this book for young adult collections, and suggest you check out The Reckoner trilogy if you haven’t read it yet.
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