Haru Book 2: Summer

by Joe Latham

Overview

Return to The Valley, where magical creatures and adventures await! Follow along as Haru, Yama, and their friends continue their quest and unearth the secrets of their world in the much-anticipated sequel, Haru Book 2: Summer.

Haru, Yama, and the rest of the gang return for the next chapter in their epic adventure. Continuing their quest to reach The Beacon, Haru and Yama discover more challenges (and find more answers) along their way. Meet new figures such as Blight's new relentless hunter and the bothersome Void Fly, while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With more beautiful illustrations by author and artist Joe Latham, Haru Book 2: Summer is full of adventure, friendship, and magic for readers to enjoy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524893743
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	10/22/2024
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	GN500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Joe is a Human Person, based in Bristol (UK). He makes comics, illustrations and designs for other humans. In his own words, he is "a tall nerd" and he plays the drums. He also likes to hang out with his cat. He uses Instagram and Twitter to post project updates and artwork.

Editorial Reviews

2024-08-30
As an evil force gains in strength, Haru delves deeper into their quest.

Jumping into the whimsical forest backdrop where the previous volume,Haru: Spring (2024), left off, bright blue bird Haru and their pig friend, Yama, continue their fight against the nightmarish skeleton creature Blight. Blight’s power has been steadily growing, eventually culminating in the creation of the fearsome Stone Golem. Meanwhile, Haru and Yama find themselves separated. Yama is still coming to terms with her possession of the cursed Stone Heart and its growing power over her, while Haru embarks upon a solitary journey, discovering more about Blight’s mysterious backstory as the forest’s secrets unfold. Friends Herb, Frei, and Goose (who’s Haru’s younger sibling) also have exciting side quests; observing the blending of the discrete plot threads is enthralling. Latham’s dreamy offering is thoughtfully rendered, with its enchanting worldbuilding and adroitly imagined characters, and it balances both the beauty and destruction that is nature. The pacing is thoughtful and measured (but never too slow), twisting and turning while exploring the themes of feelings, family, and friendship. The earthy palette breathes life into each panel, and the striking scarlet hues in the scenes containing Blight reinforce his villainy. As this series develops, it becomes more and more intriguing; readers will eagerly anticipate subsequent volumes.

A lush and immersive sequel to lose oneself in.(Graphic animal fantasy. 8-11)

Kirkus Reviews