The Firelight Apprentice
The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen is set to be published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 29, 2024. This 224-page graphic novel features a blend of fantasy and magic, showcasing Paulsen’s signature storytelling and artwork. The narrative centers around the bond between sisters Ada and Safi in a city recovering from a devastating war, where Ada grapples with her concerns about Safi’s emerging magical abilities and the dangers that lurk in their world.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family life and friendship as Ada navigates her conflicting emotions regarding Safi’s apprenticeship with a king’s magician. The story delves into themes of growing up, the complexities of sisterly love, and the challenges posed by external threats, including power-thieving liches. As Safi embarks on her new adventure, the tale unfolds with a mix of excitement and tension, revealing that not all who appear friendly may have good intentions.
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The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters.
In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king’s magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect–despite her knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom.
When a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognize Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure–even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces…
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