Lint Boy

    Lint Boy

    By Aileen Leijten

    $16.99
    Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost...Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound.
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    Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost...Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound.
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    Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound.
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    • Pages: 128
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 27th June 2017
    • Trim Size: 6.5 x 9.5 in
    • Illustration Note: full-color graphic novel
    • ISBN: 9780544528604
    Reviews

    "A heartwarming take on teamwork that’ll have those who are not easily frightened searching their lint traps for more magic."  —Booklist    "Framing many panels with gorgeous, swooping art nouveau borders, Leijten creates a vintage atmosphere that underscores the evergreen appeal of dolls. Her quirky story has many charms, particularly in the artwork..." —Publishers Weekly    "It certainly has all the required elements to captivate its target audience..." —SLJ    "Trim, memorable, and poignant, this graphic novel surely wins the prize for best book about living lint." —Bulletin    "...Enthrallingly dark adventure..." —Kirkus —

    Author Bio
    Aileen Leijten holds an MFA in Experimental Animation and has illustrated several picture books, including her own Hugging Hour. She lives in California. www.aleijten.com
    Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound.
    • Pages: 128
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 27th June 2017
    • Trim Size: 6.5 x 9.5 in
    • Illustrations Note: full-color graphic novel
    • ISBN: 9780544528604

    "A heartwarming take on teamwork that’ll have those who are not easily frightened searching their lint traps for more magic."  —Booklist    "Framing many panels with gorgeous, swooping art nouveau borders, Leijten creates a vintage atmosphere that underscores the evergreen appeal of dolls. Her quirky story has many charms, particularly in the artwork..." —Publishers Weekly    "It certainly has all the required elements to captivate its target audience..." —SLJ    "Trim, memorable, and poignant, this graphic novel surely wins the prize for best book about living lint." —Bulletin    "...Enthrallingly dark adventure..." —Kirkus —

    Aileen Leijten holds an MFA in Experimental Animation and has illustrated several picture books, including her own Hugging Hour. She lives in California. www.aleijten.com