Piper
Piper by Jay Asher, published by Penguin in 2017, is a graphic novel that reimagines the classic Pied Piper legend. This edition, comprising 144 pages and presented in English, explores themes of loneliness, love, and vengeance through the story of a lonely, deaf girl named Maggie. Shunned by her village, Maggie finds solace in her vivid imagination and dreams of fairy-tale romance. Her encounter with the enigmatic Piper leads her into a magical world, but as their relationship deepens, she uncovers his darker side.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of humor and fantasy, along with striking illustrations by Eisner-nominated artist Jeff Stokely. The graphic novel delves into Maggie’s journey as she navigates her feelings of isolation and her quest for connection. With contributions from co-author Jessica Freeburg, Piper presents a fresh take on familiar themes of truth, guilt, and redemption, making it a notable addition to the genres of juvenile nonfiction and young adult fiction.
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#1 international bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher and co-author Jessica Freeburg brilliantly reimagine the classic Pied Piper legend as a powerful graphic novel about loneliness, love, and vengeance. Fans of Neil Gaiman and Through the Woods by Emily Carroll will devour this eerie, atmospheric retelling.
“A moving graphic novel about isolation, love, and retribution, this dark version of a familiar tale will remain with readers long after the last page is turned.”–School Library Journal
Long ago, in a small village in the middle of a deep, dark forest, there lived a lonely, deaf girl named Maggie. Shunned by her village because of her disability, her only comfort comes from her vivid imagination. Maggie has a gift for inventing stories and dreams of one day finding her fairy-tale love.
When Maggie meets the mysterious Piper, it seems that all her wishes are coming true. Spellbound, Maggie falls hard for him and plunges headfirst into his magical world. But as she grows closer to the Piper, Maggie discovers that he has a dark side.
The boy of Maggie’s dreams might just turn out to be her worst nightmare…
With striking illustrations from Eisner-nominated artist Jeff Stokely, mixed with Jessica Freeburg’s work on historic and legendary horrors, Piper is an exciting new departure for Jay Asher that deftly touches on the same themes of truth, guilt, and redemption that made Thirteen Reasons Why a beloved bestseller.
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